News Summary
Plans are underway for an eight-story affordable housing complex at the former Norms restaurant site in West Los Angeles. Developer Thrive Living aims to provide 207 apartments, with a significant portion designated for low- and moderate-income tenants. The project will also include commercial space and a parking structure. This initiative addresses the ongoing housing shortage in the area and is designed to enhance community living with various amenities.
West Los Angeles is poised for a significant transformation with plans for an affordable housing complex on a long-vacant site that formerly housed a Norms restaurant. Developer Thrive Living has submitted a proposal to construct an eight-story residential building at 11001-11021 W. Pico Blvd, marking a critical step in addressing the area’s housing shortage. This new initiative aims to provide 207 apartments, significantly contributing to the city’s affordable housing stock.
The proposed development includes a combination of residential and commercial spaces, featuring 2,410 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. A three-level parking structure is also a part of the plans, ensuring that 156 parking spaces will be available for residents and visitors.
Thrive Living intends to leverage the citywide housing incentive program, which allows for increased density in exchange for on-site affordable housing. In this project, 164 units will be designated for low-income tenants, while 42 units will cater to moderate-income households. This means that the majority of the building will be deed-restricted as affordable housing, assisting in the city’s efforts to provide necessary housing options to low- and moderate-income families.
The architectural design for the project will be led by the firm Rios. The design plans include amenities such as a fitness center, recreation room, and multiple outdoor decks positioned toward the rear of the property, enhancing the quality of life for potential residents.
This redevelopment proposal is not the first attempt to revitalize the site; a prior plan by NMS Properties submitted in 2018 aimed for a smaller 89-unit building but did not progress to construction. The current proposal has yet to receive a date for a public hearing, indicating that the project is still in the preliminary stages of approval.
Affordable housing continues to be a pressing issue in West Los Angeles, with increasing demand outpacing supply. Initiatives like this redevelopment are essential as they seek to provide affordable living options in a city where housing costs have continually risen. By focusing on low and moderate-income housing, Thrive Living’s proposal aims to meet the needs of a vulnerable section of the community, reflecting a growing trend in urban development across the country.
The success of this project could set a precedent for future developments in the area, demonstrating the potential for combining commercial and residential spaces to sustain a vibrant community. As the city moves forward with planning and public hearings, residents and stakeholders will be watching closely to see how this project evolves and addresses the ongoing housing demands.
In summary, the proposed eight-story affordable housing complex in West Los Angeles represents a significant initiative to provide much-needed housing opportunities. With 207 apartments designed primarily for low- and moderate-income tenants, the project enhances the potential for addressing the housing crisis while promoting community development.
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