A New 'Beacon' of Hope For People Experiencing Homelessness In LA

A New "Beacon" of Hope For People Experiencing Homelessness In LA

The City of Los Angeles recently celebrated the grand opening of Beacon Landing, a new permanent supportive housing community in the San Pedro neighborhood. The property is one of five supportive housing projects sparked by the City of Los Angeles HHH Housing Challenge, which together are expected to create a total of 398 new homes for residents who have recently experienced homelessness. Beacon Landing offers 89 supportive homes and a large community flex space for events and services.

A project of Adobe Communities, Beacon Landing is supported by funding from HCD's No Place Like Home and Infill Infrastructure Grant programs. Using prefabricated modular construction, project developers were able to reduce the hard costs associated with a project of this size and expedite construction timelines to rapidly produce much-needed, high-quality supportive housing.

All housing units within Beacon Landing are energy efficient and LEED Gold-certified. Residents can enjoy additional building amenities including onsite property management, nighttime security, laundry facilities, secure bicycle parking, and a courtyard with a beautiful view of the harbor. In addition, LA Family Housing will provide on-site supportive services that include case management, individualized service plans, substance use treatment, life skills training, meal and transportation assistance, and benefits advocacy.

Permanent supportive housing projects like those at Beacon Landing demonstrate how the combined efforts of state and local governments can change the lives of California's most vulnerable residents. With voter approval Proposition 1 leading to HCD's new Homekey+ program, more permanent supportive homes are on the horizon.