North Harbor Apartments, a Homekey development that served as
interim housing, is now being transformed into 87 supportive
housing apartments for people experiencing homelessness or at risk
of becoming homeless. The development is one of four Homekey sites
for Linc Housing, with a total of 393 new affordable and supportive
homes in Orange and Los Angeles counties.
ANAHEIM,
Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Linc
Housing announced that construction is underway on North Harbor
Apartments, a Homekey development that served as interim housing
and is now being transformed into 87 supportive housing apartments
for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming
homeless. The development is one of four Homekey sites for Linc
Housing, with a total of 393 new affordable and supportive homes in
Orange and Los Angeles counties.
For the formerly unhoused residents that
moved in, this project instantly changed their lives. This final
phase will create a much needed permanent, supportive home for
people continuing their journey out of homelessness. - Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh
Aitken
"This project is another example of state funding put to great
use in Anaheim," Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh
Aitken said. "For the formerly unhoused residents that moved
in, this project instantly changed their lives. This final phase
will create a much needed permanent, supportive home for people
continuing their journey out of homelessness."
In February 2023, Linc finished
the first phase of the project when it transformed the former
Studio 6 Motel into interim housing. This next phase will take the
previous 119 rooms and completely renovate the building to bring 87
studio and one-bedroom supportive apartments, as well as case
management offices, to the community. The apartment homes will be
for one- and two-person households earning up to 30% of the area
median income in Orange
County.
Residents will receive full wraparound services to support their
journey to housing stability. Services will include mental health
and physical health care, employment counseling and job placement,
education, substance use counseling, money management, assistance
in obtaining and maintaining benefits, and referrals to
community-based services and resources.
"As we enter our 40th year of fulfilling our mission to serve
those underserved by the marketplace, we're focused on increasing
our impact," said Suny Lay Chang,
Linc Housing president and COO. "We know the solution to the
housing and homelessness crisis is to build more housing. Thanks to
the State of California's
innovative Homekey program and our other development partners,
we're transforming underutilized motels to bring more housing to
the region more quickly."
First launched to protect vulnerable residents from the COVID-19
pandemic, Homekey grants funding from the California Department of
Housing and Community Development to cities, counties, housing
authorities, and other local public entities to acquire and then
convert hotels, motels, multi-family apartments, and more, into
permanent or interim housing. Linc is partnered with the
City of Anaheim on this Homekey
development.
The 3-story building with Spanish Mediterranean architecture
will also include two manager's units, a community room, case
management offices, a central courtyard with outdoor seating, a
community garden and dog park. Residents will enjoy access to
nearby shopping, services, transportation and parks.
In addition to the Homekey grant from the California Department
of Housing and Community Development, other funding for North
Harbor Apartments comes from grants and loans from the City of Anaheim, construction and permanent
loans from Capital One, and tax credit equity from Raymond James
Tax Credit Funds Inc. The City of Anaheim Housing Authority will
also provide project-based vouchers.
"This conversion and rehabilitation demonstrates the power of
public and private investments to address community challenges and
help close the gap in affordable housing," said Tamar Sarkisian, capital officer for community
finance at Capital One. "We're pleased to be working alongside Linc
Housing, an experienced affordable housing and adaptive reuse
developer, to complete this next phase of renovations and provide
stable, safe housing for more California residents."
The renovated building was designed by Y&M Architects, and
the general contractor is Sun Country Builders. The new community
is due to welcome residents in late summer 2025.
About Linc Housing Corporation
Linc Housing, one of California's
most productive nonprofit developers of affordable housing, is
committed to building communities and strengthening neighborhoods
for people underserved by the marketplace. Linc has helped create
nearly 9,700 homes in 96 communities throughout the state. The
organization's properties are known for excellent design,
outstanding management and life-enhancing services for its
residents. Linc has 40 years of service to families, seniors,
people with special needs, and local governments - helping to
create sustainable communities via new construction, acquisition
and rehabilitation, and historic preservation. Visit
http://www.Linchousing.org for more information.
Media Contact
Holly Ferris, Linc Housing,
562-746-8461, holly@ferriscomm.com,
https://www.linchousing.org/
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