Affordable First Serves Several Purposes
Keeping Neighborhoods Together: We're working to make sure people can live where they work, whether they're the owner of a tech company or a civil servant; our development model is about growth with inclusion.
Reducing Homelessness: With the reduced cost of development, our units can be priced affordably enough to help chronically homeless individuals, homeless families and other vulnerable residents.
Housing as Healthcare: A portion of the affordable units built could be dedicated to supportive housing for seniors and people with special needs. How much stable housing can benefit these individuals is staggering, and when communities support their most vulnerable members, everyone benefits.
Community Benefits
- Provides stable homes for vulnerable residents.
- Opportunity to direct jobs to a specific population (e.g. Reentry).
- Reduced unemployment and reduced structural inequality.
- Balanced housing means the area can build up without pushing people out.
County Benefits
- Low-income housing built on a faster timeline and at a lower cost.
- Self-replenishing model mitigates risk and helps to fund future projects.
- Supportive housing saves on local healthcare and law enforcement costs.
- Development creates local, sustainable jobs.
Health & Wellness benefits
Individuals and families given supportive housing and access to affordable housing in the greater Los Angeles area showed marked improvements in health and well being.
Proper housing...
Improves health outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions
Reduces exposure to stressors and infectious disease
Provides supportive services that allow elderly and disabled individuals to stay in their homes
Reduces health problems associated with poor-quality housing
Reduces stress and related adverse health outcomes
Frees up resources for nutritious food, regular checkups, savings, and more