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 – Long-term vision –

55 year ownership55 year ownership• Quality Architecture that Quality Architecture that

fits its’ contextfits its’ context• Transit OrientedTransit Oriented• Tenant Health [IAQ]Tenant Health [IAQ]• No Smoking PolicyNo Smoking Policy• Integrating special Integrating special

populations < 35%populations < 35%• Urban Infill Rentals @ Urban Infill Rentals @

25-60% AMI25-60% AMI• Affordable Housing as a Affordable Housing as a

leader in green housing leader in green housing transformationtransformation

I love the braille signs and that thereis a community bathroom in the hall-way…..it’s as if they thought of everything…….HCC Gish Tenant

GISH APARTMENTS—LEED GOLD

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

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

Service Provider ResponsibilitiesService 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.

Service Provider RolesService 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

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.

A family at Murphy Ranch gets A family at Murphy Ranch gets photos taken for their EcoPassesphotos taken for their EcoPasses

Transit,Transit,Parking,Parking,DensityDensity

•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!

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.

Casa Feliz Studios

I can get around my unit easily and the complex has a great elevator. This allowsme to live on the third floor with a great view and privacy!

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”

Tenant Feedback• 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;

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.