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Partnerships in Housing :

Partnerships in Housing : Case Studies of Award Winning Housing for People with Developmental Disabilities ARCA: A New Day 2012. FCH - Portfolio Priorities. Long-term vision – 55 year ownership Quality Architecture that fits its’ context Transit Oriented Tenant Health [IAQ]

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Partnerships in Housing :

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  1. Partnerships in Housing: Case Studies of Award Winning Housing for People with Developmental Disabilities ARCA: A New Day 2012

  2. FCH - Portfolio Priorities • Long-term vision – 55 year ownership • Quality Architecture that fits its’ context • Transit Oriented • Tenant Health [IAQ] • No Smoking Policy • Integrating special populations < 35% • Urban Infill Rentals @ 25-60% AMI • Affordable Housing as a leader in green housing transformation GISH APARTMENTS—LEED GOLD I love the braille signs and that there is a community bathroom in the hall- way…..it’s as if they thought of everything…….HCC Gish Tenant

  3. FCH Building Goals • Provision of Healthy, Safe, Long Term Residential Setting • Team Lease-up of apartments • Provision of Support Services to sustain tenants and create community--including group activity spaces • Re-evaluation for next developments • Synchronicity of Special Population tenants, IAQ, TOD and parking needs GISH COMMUNITY ROOM CASA COMPUTER ROOM

  4. Gish Family Apartments “Christopher [and his family] remain very happy with Gish Apartments. It is truly his home…..the green building remains a huge bonus as he has had no sinus problems since moving into the building, and he no longer takes anti-anxiety medication since moving to Gish. He is much calmer than he was in his previous home”. Kim Dodd

  5. Service Provider Responsibilities • Refers qualified tenants to property management. • Ensures adequate support. • Assists individuals with security deposit assistance and lease signing. • Provides ongoing tenant support to ensure all issues are resolved: smoking, pets, CA Drivers License; • Assist Property Management in resolving tenant issues.

  6. Service Provider Roles Provides support for tenants through training in: • Meal preparation, cleaning, bathing and housekeeping. • Learning to shop and cook. • Setting a budget. • Reminders to take medications. • Training on relationships, sexuality and parenting. • Assistance with doctor’s appointments. • House Rules

  7. GISH APARTMENTS: FAMILY CASA FELIZ: SRO/STUDIOS I like to be independent and have my own apartment. It’s fun to decorate my place the way I like it without my parents telling me when and how to fix my apartment. I like the feeling of having my own wings. I like the location—everything I need is close to my home. I like having my ILS coach working with me to not get lost.

  8. Transit, Parking, Density • FCH is the largest purchaser of • residential EcoPasses in Santa • Clara County providing free, • annual passes to all our tenants; • After ten years of history FCH • parks Studios @ .42 and 1BR @ .65; • Special Needs Tenants park @ • 0-.55; • Savings to a single tenant range from $700-$1,500 per year. • The Parking Deductions for the Eco • Pass Program and our Special • Needs tenants allows increased • density! A family at Murphy Ranch gets photos taken for their EcoPasses

  9. Casa Feliz Studios300SF Single Room Occupancy • 60 SRO Apartments with Kitchen and Bathroom • Achieve Neighborhood Support • Supply Non Toxic Twin Beds and Night Table and ample storage • Tenant controlled HVAC • HCC Resident Coordinator Position • Live-in Maintenance Staff I like living at Casa Feliz because I can be myself and have my own freedom…. I like to be independent. I have met a lot of new friends.

  10. Casa Feliz Studios I can get around my unit easily and the complex has a great elevator. This allows me to live on the third floor with a great view and privacy!

  11. INDOOR AIR QUALITY [IAQ] • Indoor Air Ventilation • No Smoking • FSC Certified Bamboo Flooring • Linoleum in Bathrooms and Kitchens • No VOC Paints and Stains • No VOC, Non Formaldehyde Cabinets • All Water-Based Glues • Non toxic furnishings • Exceptional Maintenance with non- • toxic cleansers CASA FELIZ “LIVING ROOM”

  12. TenantFeedback • Bathrooms that are safe, accessible and easy to maintain; • All bathrooms in 2BR and 3BR units should be accessible; • Secure exterior doors with ample • security cameras; • Provide common area bike storage with ample security cameras; • Evacuation Plans allow tenants to feel “at ease”; • More SF needed for tenants in wheelchairs for desk/office area;

  13. Fourth Street Family Apartments 100 units just opened and now at 100% occupancy: 1BR, 2BR and 3BR apartments with 29 units for Developmentally Disabled and 6 MHSA units. Housing Choices Coalition Office on site.

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