Best seniors supportive housing design for Global Awards shortlisted
LOS ANGELES: The shortlist for the best seniors supportive housing design has been declared.
Over 250 designs have been considered by the awards secretariat. One of the finalists in this category is detailed here.
City leaders and housing developers broke ground Thursday on the largest 100% affordable supportive housing development in Los Angeles, representing what they said is a “milestone” in the city’s efforts to address the homelessness crisis.
Representatives from LA Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s offices and Assemblyman Miguel Santiago were joined by developers Related California and the Weingart Center Association for the ceremony. The project called 600 San Pedro will be a 17-story, 302-unit mixed-use building that will be developed on a 1.12-acre parking lot in downtown, located at 600 S. San Pedro St.
It will also feature a four-story parking structure with retail space on the ground level.
“Los Angeles needs all of us, from government to nonprofit and the private sectors, working to urgently confront our homelessness crisis by building more housing and providing lifesaving services,” Bass said in a statement.
The apartments will come fully furnished with appliances, furniture and air conditioning. Additionally, the project will include a career center, library, laundry room and fitness area to cater to residents’ needs and intended to build community.
Development will take place in two phases, with construction occurring simultaneously. The project is expected to be completed by June 2025.
The Global Award winner will be announced in November in London. (Globals)