Girasol

 

 
 
       
In a Redevelopment Project Area and part of the Mexican Heritage Cultural Gardens complex, which includes gardens, theaters and retail space, this senior housing development received a HUD 202 Capital Advance for construction. A City financial contribution provided for land acquisition and allowed the architect to design the building to blend into the surrounding facilities and to provide added amenities.  
       
       
Completed:   1998  
Location:   Alum Rock Avenue & King Road  
Unit Mix:   60 senior rental units; 60 VLI  
Unit per Acre:   57.7  
Developer:   Mexican American Community Services Agency, Inc.  
Architect:   Eduardo Martinez Design Associates  
General Contractor:   L & D Construction  
Property Manager:   Mid-Peninsula Housing Management Corp.  
Financing:   City of San José - $1,200,000  
    Other Partners - $5,300,000  
 
Total Funding:   $6,500,000