California

SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. — Bogard Construction, in partnership with Santa Cruz City Schools, has broken ground on the district’s first Educator Housing Community at 313 Swift St. The property will offer 100 below market-rate apartments designated for district teachers and staff. Funded through voter-approved Measures K and L, the project is being delivered through an Alternative Design-Build approach with Bogard, Santa Cruz Schools, EHDD and Studio VARA working together throughout the process to align budget, constructibility, site planning and program goals. The 120,000-square-foot community will feature studio, one-, two- and thee-bedroom apartments, along with site improvements and renovations to two existing buildings on the property. Architecturally, the project is organized into smaller neighborhoods across three distinct masses connected by elevated bridges and exterior walkways. Completion is slated for 2028.

REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. — The Sobrato Organization has opened The Millton, an affordable housing community located at 900 Chestnut St. in Redwood City, with units designated for residents earning between 30 percent to 80 percent of the area median income. The Millton features 120 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across five stories. Apartments offer wood plank flooring, 10-foot ceilings, pantry/entryway closets, soaking tubs, stainless steel energy-efficient appliances, stone countertops in kitchens and bathrooms, recessed lighting and private balconies in select units. Community amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, onsite laundry, a business center with computers and printing capabilities, outdoor living spaces with barbecues and a resident lounge with seating, media and kitchenette. Additionally, the property offers bicycle storage with a repair station, high-speed Wi-Fi, controlled access, assigned garage parking and a playground.