Arlington Square will be a 48 unit, 100% special needs community targeting individuals who are homeless and living with mental illness. Thirty-five percent of the units are reserved for veterans and 10 units have been set aside for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Designed to meet high environmental standards, Arlington Square is projected to reach LEED Gold certification. There will be high-efficiency appliances, high-efficiency fixtures, xeriscaping, and 48 long-term bicycle lockers for tenants. Amenities include a community room with a computer lab, community kitchen, fitness center, and onsite laundry facilities.

Vertical construction is largely complete for Vermont Manzanita, an affordable housing project located in the Pico-Union neighborhood. The five-story structure, which is being developed by the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (WHCHC), will feature 40 one- and three-bedroom apartments units. According to a document from the State Treasurer’s office, rents in the low-rise complex will range from $233 to $1,292 per month.

In developing Vermont Manzanita, one of WHCHC’s primary motivations is ensuring the safety of at-risk children. Fifteen of the building’s residential units will be reserved for families with children under the age of five. Additionally, the Children’s Institute – a local nonprofit which combats child abuse – shall act as Vermont Manzanita’s lead service provider.

Designs from architecture firm Hatch-Colasuonna Studio call for lush landscaping on all levels of the building. Other private amenities will include a children’s play area, a barbeque pit and tenant community garden.

The project, located at 1225 South Vermont Avenue, sits along the path of multiple bus lines. The building will also accommodate a small amount of automobile parking, with garage space at ground level.

Construction of Vermont Manzanita is scheduled for completion in October 2015. For housing applications and additional information, please visit WHCHC’s website.