Conserving Open Space while Promoting Affordable Living 5 Examples of Contemporary, Affordable Design

Next Key Novato, California Well-planned Design Features Mission-inspired buildings Native, drought-resistant landscaping Total number of apartments: 32 Studios: 32 All apartment homes in this development are affordable: The adult employment-and-training students pay no more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities, leaving enough money for food, clothing, school supplies, transportation, etc. Apartment homes per acre: 32 Developed by: Homeward Bound of Marin Built in 2008

All Next Key residents are investing in their futures by participating in employment and training programs. Public participation was critical to the development of Next Key. Community members and local neighbors provided input on the development, which now includes a 21-row organic garden.

San Rafael Commons San Rafael, California AWARD WINNER “Sensible Growth Award” (National Association of Home Builders and Better Homes and Gardens Awards) “Outstanding Contributions for Better Housing for All Americans Award” (National Association of Home Builders and Better Homes and Gardens Awards) Total number of apartments: 83 Studios: 36 One-bedrooms: 47 All apartment homes in this development are affordable: The seniors pay no more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities, leaving enough money for food, medications, clothing, transportation, etc. Apartment homes per acre: 86 Developed by: EAH / Managed by BRIDGE Housing Built in 1979

Trees, planters filled with colorful blossoms, and well- maintained landscaping creates a tranquil, woodsy oasis in the San Rafael Commons courtyard.

San Clemente Place Corte Madera, California Well-planned Design Features: Open courtyard and landscaped central lawn area create sense of openness. Garden and strategic use of planters in courtyard entryways tie in the natural beauty from the surrounding community. Architecture was designed to “uplift the entire neighborhood.” Total number of apartments: 79 One-bedrooms: 20 Two-bedrooms: 33 Three-bedrooms: 25 All apartment homes in this development are affordable: The families, seniors, and developmentally disabled tenants pay no more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities, leaving enough money for food, clothing, medications, school supplies, transportation, etc. Apartment homes per acre: 29 Developed by: EAH Housing Built in 2007

Parnow Friendship House San Rafael, California Well-planned Design Elements: Used landscaping to blend development into its surroundings and conceal height Total number of apartments = 72 All apartment homes in this development are affordable: The seniors pay no more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities, leaving enough money for food, medications, transportation, etc. Apartment homes per acre: 31 Developed by: Santa Fe Center for Interfaith Housing Built in 2007

Garden Oak Manor Oakley, California AWARD WINNER: Maxwell Awards of Excellence Program for Production of Low-income Housing Well-planned Design Features Colorful and rich landscaping allows development to serve as an extension of the surrounding neighborhood. Careful attention paid to ensure development enhanced the existing neighborhood. Total number of apartments = 50 One-bedrooms: 49 Two-bedrooms: 1 All apartment homes in this development are affordable: The seniors and disabled tenants pay no more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities, leaving enough money for food, medication, transportation, etc. Apartment homes per acre: 26 Developed by: EAH Housing Built in 1996

Compact design provides: Comfort, Convenience, and Choice while preserving Novato’s environment and open space.

For more information: Robert Hickey Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California