This presentation will showcase project goals and design considerations that optimize wellness to help create health-focused, inclusive affordable housing in the South Bay. The presentation will illustrate this through two successful completed projects:
- Vitalia, San Jose (for Affirmed Housing Group): Winner of the Grand PCBC Gold Nugget Award for Best Health/Wellness Design Solution 2024, the mixed-use building provides 79 units of safe affordable family housing with 50% of the units as permanent supportive housing for those coming out of homelessness. Vitalia is designed with health-focused and trauma-informed design considerations.
- Luna Vista, Mountain View (for Alta Housing): The 71-unit 100% affordable housing project provides independent living for low income 1-2 person households, as well as units reserved for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Through inclusive art made by residents, colorful wayfinding, and supportive services, the residents are not only respected through the design, but celebrated.
Alicia Gaylord
Senior Vice President, Nor Cal, Affirmed Housing
Randy Tsuda
President and CEO, Alta Housing
Fred Pollack
Partner, Van Meter Williams Pollack LLP
This event is a part of Affordable Housing Month 2026.