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Jordan Court Grand Opening

Thursday, May 5, 2022
12:00 PM
Interviews available
1601 Đường Oxford, Berkeley, California

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All Souls Episcopal Parish (ASEP) and Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) open doors to Jordan Court – 34 new affordable homes for seniors in Berkeley

May 04, 2022  – Berkeley, CA. On Thursday, May 5, All Souls Episcopal Parish (ASEP) and Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) will mark the grand opening of Jordan Court – 34 new affordable studios for low-income and formerly homeless seniors at 1600 Oxford Street in North Berkeley. The community is welcome to attend the event, with a program starting promptly at 12:15 pm.

As the site’s owner, ASEP recognized the opportunity to address the housing affordability crisis they saw in their community by transforming their underutilized parking lot in North Berkeley into a vibrant, affordable community for Berkeley seniors.

According to a study by the U.C. Berkeley Labor Center, three out of ten seniors in California do not have enough income to cover their basic needs, and this inequality falls hardest on older seniors, seniors of color, older women, unmarried seniors, and renters.

“Từ việc cung cấp nơi trú ẩn sau trận hỏa hoạn năm 1923 đến việc cung cấp nơi trú ẩn cho người nhập cư bị ICE giam giữ, mảnh đất nhỏ đối diện nhà thờ của chúng ta đã có một lịch sử lâu dài trong việc phục vụ những người yếu thế nhất trong cộng đồng của chúng ta. Nhìn vào cuộc khủng hoảng nhà ở ngày càng trầm trọng ở Berkeley, chúng tôi nhận ra rằng việc sử dụng mảnh đất này để xây dựng nhà ở giá rẻ là cách tái sử dụng tốt nhất. Chúng tôi hy vọng Jordan Court không chỉ cung cấp nhà ở, mà còn là nơi trú ẩn, an toàn và cảm giác như một mái ấm,” Linh mục Phil Brochard, Cha xứ, cho biết.

Jordan Court is named to honor the life of Ann Jordan, a poet and parishioner who bequeathed her inheritance to All Souls upon her passing.

Jordan Court provides permanent affordable housing for seniors whose income is between 20 and 60% of area median income. The Berkeley Housing Authority is providing 24 project-based Section 8 vouchers, which enable low income households to pay only 1/3 of their income for rent.

According to SAHA’s Chief Executive Officer Susan Friedland, “Studies have shown that aging in place can improve seniors’ quality of life, including their physical health. That’s why this project in North Berkeley is so important. We’ve seen seniors priced out of this neighborhood, forced to move far from the friends and family that support them. With the land contribution and support from ASEP, Jordan Court ensures senior residents can remain a vital part of this community for years to come.”

Twelve (12) of the 34 affordable studios are set-aside for formerly homeless seniors via the No Place Like Home program. SAHA provides a permanent onsite manager, and supportive services – as well as linkages to community-based services for all residents at Jordan Court.

In addition to 34 affordable studios, the project has a community room, laundry room, two shared terraces with views of the Berkeley hills and San Francisco Bay, and a private courtyard with outdoor seating. The development also includes approximately 4,550 square feet of space for All Souls Episcopal Parish including two three-bedroom apartments for church staff, and 20 parking spaces for staff, visitors and SAHA residents.

“You can’t go back and change the beginning. But you can start where you are and change the ending. Jordan Court has given me the chance to change my ending. Instead of hiding behind the gates of my unsafe home… I now sit in the west side terrace lounge and watch the sunset. And that’s just the beginning of the opportunity that exist within Jordan Court,” says resident Brenetta Fisher.

Funding comes from Silicon Valley Bank, Housing Trust Silicon Valley, the Federal Home Loan Bank’s Affordable Housing Program, the City of Berkeley, Alameda County’s Regional A1 Housing Bond, the National Equity Fund, state and federal tax credits, and the No Place Like Home Program, administered by the California’s Department of Housing and Community Development.

Jordan Court was designed by HKIT Architects, ASEP was the design client, and James E. Roberts-Obayashi, Inc. was the general contractor.

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Về Công ty Cổ phần Nhà ở Giá Rẻ Satellite
Satellite Affordable Housing Associates believes that everyone deserves a home.  With a mission to provide high-quality affordable homes and support services that empower people and strengthen communities, SAHA’s innovative properties provide more than 3,000 homes in 75 buildings to low-income seniors, families, and people with special needs.