IRVINE, CALIF. - Designed by KTGY GROUP, INC., Architecture and Planning, Granite Court Apartment Homes in Irvine, Calif. will celebrate its Grand Opening in July, 2009. Developed by Jamboree Housing Corporation, a leading California nonprofit housing developer, Granite Court provides safe, quality affordable housing to families earning between 30% and 60% of the area median income. Granite Court offers 71 thoughtfully-planned dwellings ranging in size from one- to three-bedroom units; 20 one-, 20 two-, and 31 three-bedroom apartment homes. Rent is currently $523 to $1,312 per month based on family size and income level.
Situated on 1.23 acres in the city's urban core at 2853 Kelvin Avenue in Irvine, Granite Court is designed for green, smart growth and features a modern, compact, infill design with four stories of comfortable residential living atop two levels of underground parking. Residents have access to common areas, including a well-landscaped central courtyard with a tot lot and shaded seating/dining areas and barbecues, a large community center with fitness room, computer lab, tutoring/arts & crafts room and kitchen, plus convenient laundry facilities.
Jamboree's extensive onsite resident services, Housing with HEART (Helping Educate, Activate and Respond Together), offers free, onsite supportive services and programs tailored to meet the needs of residents. The programs include homework assistance and tutoring for children; consumer credit counseling, ESL classes, home ownership preparation, financial literacy and pre-employment counseling for adults. An onsite program coordinator assists residents in accessing community services.
Granite Court exceeds Title 24 energy-efficiency standards by more than 15%, lowering energy consumption and providing another cost-saving benefit to residents. Each apartment features ENERGY STAR appliances, window and floor coverings, ample storage closets and private outdoor space.
The contemporary, sustainable design blends synergistically with the surrounding mixed-use area. Rich colors and textures, both inside and out, create the residential character and warmth in this urban, infill location. The live/work/shop/play environment minimizes commuting and lessens pollution as it includes close proximity to public transit lines, neighborhood parks and shopping centers, medical services, churches and schools.
"Sustainable design and close proximity to jobs, services and education further increase affordability for residents who have few affordable housing options, especially for larger families," says KTGY's David Obitz, principal and designer.
In April, Jamboree Housing Corporation and KTGY celebrated the Grand Opening of Diamond Apartment Homes in Anaheim, Calif., a pioneering green multifamily development that provides both housing and mental health supportive services for previously homeless individuals and their families in Orange County. Diamond Apartment Homes received a Gold Nugget Merit Award for "Outstanding Low Rise Apartment Project (up to 3 stories of housing) for Rent."