On December 2nd, we proudly hosted government, development, and funding partners to celebrate the completion of Stella and Bluewater; 160 new affordable homes to San Diego residents. The two new communities are located on the same property, and have been built and designed by the same development and funding teams.  Congratulations to everyone involved including: Studio E Architects, Kettler Leweck Engineering, IVY Landscape Architects, Suffolk Construction, San Diego Housing Commission, Boston Capital, LIIF, US Bank, California Community Reinvestment Corporation, Century Housing, Solari Enterprises, Interfaith Community Services, NEXUS for Affordable Housing, Inc., SD Regional Task Force on the Homeless

Stella offers 80 affordable apartments for formerly homeless individuals. On-site, supportive housing services are offered by Interfaith Community Services. The building features common areas and outdoor open space on the second level, with a community kitchen, multi-purpose space, and gathering areas with abundant, natural sunlight. Each apartment features a personal kitchenette and bathroom. Stella is conveniently located within a half mile of a trolley station and within 4 trolley stops of a VA Clinic.  

Bluewater offers 80 one-, two-, and three-bedroom affordable apartment homes to those who earn between 50%-60% AMI. Bluewater offers residents on-site laundry, a community kitchen, tech station, and large outdoor, furnished courtyard equipped with garden plots and a tot lot. The site is conveniently located in an urban village setting, within close proximity to grocery, restaurants, retail, healthcare, and community services. An efficient community, interiors feature modern, durable finishes and were built with high energy efficient standards designed to keep utility costs low. The new community provides much needed high-quality, affordable living in a "choice" San Diego community with a host of urban amenities and access to high-frequency transportation.  

The lovely ladies of "Wrapped in Love" charity group from Saint Therese Parish handmade over 60 blankets for  formerly homeless residents of Stella. A hot commodity, each blanket is made with a different print and exudes love and care. We are so very grateful to this organization for their contributions!