Providing housing for low and moderate income people is one of the most important tasks facing the State of California and, in so doing, also great neighborhoods that foster community. Las Palmas de Sal Gonzalez, Sr. Apartments is part of the solution in building that future.

Identifying a suitable site took time, and a location about 20 minutes outside of downtown Fresno proved the best option even in light of site-specific code-requirements for off-site street improvements and landscaped components – consisting of enhanced walking paths and sidewalks, bike paths east and west, improved crosswalks for safety, and new street lighting –  to border the commercial corridor of Kings Canyon Boulevard. To the south, the site is directly adjacent to an elementary school, making the project ideal for families with school-aged children.

Funding

AHSC | TOD Cap and Trade Funds 4% Tax Credits
With Additional funding from federal tax credits, bond financing, and the City of Fresno.

DESIGN FOR THE RESIDENTS AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY

Sustainability Features

The project is an energy efficient project achieving Green Communities Sustainable certification – silver level (LEED equivalency), providing roof top solar panels.

Project Amenities

The project features a variety of amenities, including: computer lab; recreational room with community kitchen; centralized laundry facility with adjacent patio courtyard for picnics; passive and active outdoor gardens along with a community garden; children’s play area; two separate multipurpose rooms; library; and outdoor fitness gym for the senior residents. There is also a common laundry room facility and secured bicycle storage. Parking is on-grade.

The Senior Apartment Multipurpose spaces – comprised of living room, library and computer area – provide common activity spaces designed primarily for the tenants with limited activities open to special functions. Picnic areas, outdoor play areas, fitness equipment activities, community gardens also provide both active and passive activities for the residents.

Social & Resident Services

To support the learning needs of the residential community, the project includes a multipurpose room called the Si Se Puede Learning Center, where the Chavez Foundation provides afterschool program and tutoring for residents’ children. After-school programs are generally offered throughout the school year five days a week. Additionally, there is the Si Se Puede Senior Center onsite that offers multipurpose spaces such as library and an outdoor fitness gym.