Plaza María

 

 
 
       
A former church site owned by the Diocese of San José, Plaza María is now home to 53 families and includes spacious living units designed especially with families in mind. Amenities of this brightly-colored complex include a community center with kitchen and outdoor play areas for children. Located in San José's downtown, residents can walk to work or choose a variety of transportation options.  
       
       
Completed:   1995-96  
Location:   115 East Reed Street and Third Street  
Unit Mix:   53 family rental units; 26 VLI/27 LI  
Unit per Acre:   38.4  
Developer:   Mercy Housing Corporation  
Architect:   David Baker Associates  
General Contractor:   L & D Construction  
Property Manager:   Mercy Housing Property Management  
Financing:   City of San José - $1,500,000;  
    Other Partners - $6,844,634  
 
Total Funding:   $8,344,634