City leaders and housing developers today will break ground on the largest 100% affordable supportive housing development in the city of Los Angeles, representing what they say is a “milestone” in the city’s efforts to address the homelessness crisis.
Mayor Karen Bass and Assemblyman Miguel Santiago will be joined by developers Related California and 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.
Weingart Center will provide “high-quality” services to its residents, such as on-site case management, mental and physical health care, substance use services, employment and job training assistance, educational support, among others. The center aims to equip residents with the “tools necessary to continue to stabilize their lives after experiencing homelessness.”
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