SPANAWAY, Wash. — A project aimed at creating a community for chronically homeless individuals is moving forward in Spanaway after about a year of legal challenges.

The Tacoma Rescue Mission’s “Good Neighbor Village” will eventually include 285 cottages on an 86-acre site. The first 15 cottages are expected to be completed by October 2026, with an initial focus on housing veterans experiencing homelessness in the Spanaway area.

“Our focal point is for individuals who are experiencing chronic homelessness,” said Stephen Stanford, the project manager for Good Neighbor Village. “They're going to have some disability, whether it's mental health, substance use, or physical disability.”

The cottages will range from 300 to 525 square feet, with residents expected to pay rent. The gated communi

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