The San Fernando Valley is starting a project to build skyscrapers filled with affordable housing for seniors.<\/p>\n
The four buildings will be roughly 40 floors tall and house more than 3,000 units. It’s part of a much wider-scale redevelopment plan for the Warner Center.<\/p>\n
“In many ways, it’s the future of senior housing,” Councilmember Bob Blumenfield said. It’s kind of like Golden Girls on steroids.”<\/p>\n
Blumenfield said the project, dubbed the Viva Development, has been in the works for more than a decade.<\/p>\n
“I think people are really excited about it, and I think part of that is, it’s not just rampant growth, it’s smart growth,” Blumenfield said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seniors will have their own rooms and private baths with a shared kitchen and living space, with staff on hand to help with daily needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“I think by scale, by far, it’s the most aggressive that we’ve seen,” said Soo Im, who’s part of the design team.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The design team for Viva is the same one creating Rams Village just a block away, which will feature the team’s headquarters, training facility and more residential living on the 52-acre site.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“It’s going to create some amazing synergy with all the walkability and different amenities that’s going to be provided,” Im said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To qualify, residents must have an average income of about 60% of the region’s median income. Blumenfield said the site takes pressure off neighborhoods and keeps construction out of high-risk fire zones, targeting a walkable, pedestrian-friendly area.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Which is great for seniors, but it’s really great for everybody,” Blumenfield said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It’s unclear when the project will be finished.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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