This residential community in West Berkeley includes 23 apartments for low-income families and 13 apartments for people with special needs, including nine for youth transitioning out of the foster care system. The four-story building includes one- and two-bedroom units as well as a Pilates and Wellness Center on the ground floor adjacent to a shared parking garage. In addition to housing, the development features a community room, an outdoor courtyard, a computer room and laundry. This mixed-used community brings higher density homes to the San Pablo transit corridor while adding visual interest to neighborhood with its appealing modern aesthetic.
The Stats:
Number of people housed: 23
Who Lives Here: Families, people with special needs, and youth transitioning out of the foster system
Type: New
Size: 23 one- and two-bedroom apartment homes
Density: 23 units on .23 acres
Completed: October 2019
Property Management: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA)
Architect: HKIT Architects
General Contractor: J.H. Fitzmaurice, Inc.
Funding & Financing: City of Berkeley, Alameda County, LIHTC, HCD, AHSC, MHP, IIG, Section 8 vouchers from the Berkeley Housing Authority.