Weingart Broke Ground on New Permanent Supportive Housing for Seniors and Veterans
On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Senator Kevin Murray (Ret.) and the Weingart Center broke ground on its newest permanent supportive housing development, 11010 SMB—named after the development’s address, 11010 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles. This 5-story, 51-unit development will offer housing and support services to senior citizens and senior veterans experiencing homelessness. The development will also feature these amenities:
Rooftop Deck
Security
Pet Friendly
Artful, modern design
Comprehensive wraparound services tailored to residents’ needs (i.e. case management, medical and psychiatric treatment services, and more.)
The project reflects the Weingart Center’s mission to provide homeless individuals with the basic tools necessary to stabilize their lives, secure income, and break the cycle of homelessness. “It’s an exciting process that will provide much-needed support and comfort to seniors and veterans experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles,” said Senator Murray about the project.
"I'm especially proud of this project,"' said Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz. "Not only is it the first HHH project to break ground in my district, but it was also the first HHH project approved in the entire City to take on the challenge of substantially reducing per-unit construction costs back down to the $3-400,000 range we promised the voters in 2016. It also targets two high-need at-risk populations - Seniors and Senior Veterans - common among the unhoused in the West Los Angeles area. I'm grateful to all involved for their commitment to making it happen."
Weingart Center Association plans to begin construction on additional permanent supportive housing structures throughout Los Angeles, including a 12-story high-rise at 554-562 S. San Pedro Street, a 19-story high-rise at 555-561 S. Crocker Street [insert link to article], an 18-story high-rise at 600 S. San Pedro Street, and a 6-story development at 7024 S. Broadway Street.
To learn more about 11010 SMB, check out our press release here.
