RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Untitled Page
Affordable housing community created by 2 O.C. firms
KTGY and Urban Housing Communities developed and designed the South Los Angeles neighborhood.
By Kirsti CorreaPublished: February 02, 2012 08:00 AM
Santa Ana-based Urban Housing Communities (UHC) recently opened a new residential community, The Crossings on 29th Street, in South Los Angeles. The locale was designed by architecture firm KTGY Group Inc., headquartered in Irvine.
UHC worked with South L.A. councilmember Jan Perry, along with the local Community Redevelopment Agency, to transform an industrial site into an affordable community for families earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area’s median income.
“The Crossings on 29th Street effectively blends eco-friendly housing with free supportive onsite services to help residents move toward a life of stability and opportunity while becoming self-sustaining members of their community,” said Alan Scales, KTGY’s studio director.
The architecture firm designed the 24 two-bedroom townhomes and 10 three-bedroom apartment homes to include open space and eco-friendly features that exceed Title 24 efficiency standards by more than 30 percent.
Located on grounds is a recreation center, computer lab, media center, kitchen and laundry facilities. Residents also have their own parking spaces, as well as barbecues, picnic tables, a tot lot and seating areas to encourage family interaction.
UHC partnered with Western Community Housing to provide health and wellness services, classes, job assistance, life skills training, youth programs and community-building activities.
“The journey to get to the opening of the Crossings on 29th Street has been wonderful and life-changing,” said Douglas R. Bigley, president of Urban Housing Communities. "We are grateful to Councilwoman Jan Perry, the community organizations, and our governmental and financial partners for their dedication and for allowing us to provide safe, eco-friendly, affordable living to the families of this deserving community.”
Related headlines
WNC provides $9.5M to build 70-unit affordable housing community
Locally designed affordable housing community opens in Big Bear Lake
KTGY employees volunteer at The Blind Children’s Learning Center
|
||||
|
UHC worked with South L.A. councilmember Jan Perry, along with the local Community Redevelopment Agency, to transform an industrial site into an affordable community for families earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area’s median income. “The Crossings on 29th Street effectively blends eco-friendly housing with free supportive onsite services to help residents move toward a life of stability and opportunity while becoming self-sustaining members of their community,” said Alan Scales, KTGY’s studio director. The architecture firm designed the 24 two-bedroom townhomes and 10 three-bedroom apartment homes to include open space and eco-friendly features that exceed Title 24 efficiency standards by more than 30 percent. Located on grounds is a recreation center, computer lab, media center, kitchen and laundry facilities. Residents also have their own parking spaces, as well as barbecues, picnic tables, a tot lot and seating areas to encourage family interaction. UHC partnered with Western Community Housing to provide health and wellness services, classes, job assistance, life skills training, youth programs and community-building activities. “The journey to get to the opening of the Crossings on 29th Street has been wonderful and life-changing,” said Douglas R. Bigley, president of Urban Housing Communities. "We are grateful to Councilwoman Jan Perry, the community organizations, and our governmental and financial partners for their dedication and for allowing us to provide safe, eco-friendly, affordable living to the families of this deserving community.” Related headlines WNC provides $9.5M to build 70-unit affordable housing community Locally designed affordable housing community opens in Big Bear Lake KTGY employees volunteer at The Blind Children’s Learning Center |
||||
