Alhambra Breaks Ground on 44 Affordable Housing Units

On June 21, 2023, Alhambra’s civic leadership gathered in a dirt lot on Chapel Avenue just north of Main Street for the groundbreaking celebration of a new, affordable housing development. Located in downtown Alhambra on a former city-owned surface parking lot, the Chapel Ave Apartments is a 44-unit affordable housing development with 24 units dedicated to Permanent Supportive Housing, including seven units dedicated to Transition Age Youth; 19 units for large families; and one manager’s unit; being developed by Related California.

With over 45,000 square feet of residential unit space plus over 1,000 square feet dedicated to ground floor retail space, the five-story building will include amenities such as a covered playground, roof deck, community room, and shared laundry facility; residents will also have access to public transportation. A pedestrian bridge will connect the site to the adjacent city-owned parking structure.

According to Alhambra Mayor Adele Andrade-Stadler who spoke at the ceremony, “Today marks the beginning of a journey that will pave the way for more affordable housing in Alhambra. The Chapel project symbolizes our commitment to building a bright future and improving housing opportunities for our residents.”

Local funders in the development include the City of Alhambra which contributed $6.52 million in land and capital subsidy, the Los Angeles County Development Authority which contributed $3.2 million in Affordable Housing Trust Funds through its NOFA Round 27 and 22 Federally-supported Project-Based Vouchers, and the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust which also contributed $1.76 million in capital subsidy.