Lake House

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Goal: Provide permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, offering essential services that promote stability, wellness, and social engagement, while contributing to the richness of the Westlake neighborhood.

Lake House is a Transit-Oriented Community (TOC) located in the vibrant Westlake/MacArthur Park neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles. The project provides 62 Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) units, along with essential services tailored to individuals experiencing homelessness. The Center in Hollywood (The Center) offers a wide range of social services, supporting residents on their journey toward stability and fulfillment. Each resident works closely with a dedicated case manager to develop and implement a personalized service plan. Services are also provided in partnership with the Los Angeles County Health Agency.

Designed for households earning 30% or less of the area’s average median income (AMI), Lake House features furnished apartments, an on-site property management office, dedicated spaces for supportive services, communal areas for resident activities, and a shared courtyard.  Indoor and outdoor areas are available for social gatherings, and organized activities, fostering health, wellness, engagement, and social interaction among residents.

Lake House not only addresses the urgent need for affordable housing but also contributes to the economic prosperity of the Westlake neighborhood. In alignment with the City’s comprehensive approach to homelessness, Lake House exemplifies how transformative community-focused projects can create a brighter future for local residents.

DEVELOPMENT

Lake House utilized innovative financing methods to secure funding for the development. By leveraging approximately $7 million in No Place Like Home funds (NPLH) awarded by Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), the project addresses the critical need for permanent supportive housing. This funding, designated for acquiring, designing, constructing, rehabilitating, or preserving permanent supportive housing, targets individuals experiencing homelessness, chronic homelessness, or at risk of chronic homelessness, and who require mental health services. Additionally, the project received Proposition HHH funding provided by the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD). The HHH measure, sanctioned by voters, empowered city officials to issue general obligation bonds totaling up to $1.2 billion. This funding underscores the project’s commitment to providing affordable and supportive housing solutions in the community.

DATA
  • Completion Date: December 2023
  • Total Development Cost: $38.3M
  • Affordability: 30% AMI & Below
  • Total Units: 63
  • Unit Mix: 28 0BD, 35 1BD
  • Sustainability: GreenPoint Rated & Solar PV
TEAM
  • Developer: CDP
  • General Partner: Mercy House
  • Architect: Architecture Design Collaborative (ADA)
  • Contractor: Walton Construction
  • Property Management: FPI Management
  • Resident Services Partner: The Center in Hollywood
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PARTNERS

Supportive services for all supportive housing residents will be provided through a partnership with the The Center in Hollywood as lead services provider, and the Los Angeles County Health Agency at no charge to residents. Services include a comprehensive range of services to help property residents achieve and maintain self-sufficient, healthy, and purposeful lives.

The Center in Hollywood (The Center)

The Center in Hollywood is a nonprofit ending isolation and breaking the cycle of homelessness through radical hospitality in Hollywood and throughout LA County. It is an inclusive space for anyone experiencing homelessness to feel welcome, feel safe, and receive services. The Center envisions an equitable world where the power of community prioritizes the health, housing, and dignity of every person.

The Center’s headquarters has a history of social justice work going back to the 1920’s. A sense of belonging and service are constants in the rich history of The Center. Throughout its history, The Center has created an environment that practices radical hospitality and welcomes all who walk through our doors

Los Angeles County Health Agency (DHS)

Los Angeles County Health Agency is committed to advancing the health of patients and communities by delivering exceptional care in Los Angeles. Its vision is to be nationally recognized as a model integrated health system, grounded in values of inclusivity, compassion, excellence, innovation, and accountability. DHS aims to transform services to offer cost-effective, holistic care, optimize clinical quality and patient experience, foster a high-performing workforce, and ensure financial sustainability in pursuit of its vision.

Mercy House

Mercy House was founded by Father Jerome T. Karcher with a vision to serve the local homeless and at-risk communities. Since beginning services in 1990, Mercy House has grown from a single transitional housing program to a complete system of care designed to span the spectrum of services. These range from outreach and homeless prevention programs to emergency shelters and permanent housing, which incorporates both Housing First projects serving chronically homeless populations and affordable housing serving very low to low-income populations. On an annual basis, Mercy House programs and services touch the lives of over 7,000 adults and children across Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and Kern Counties in California as well as Maricopa County, Arizona. Their growth over our 30-year tenure has been tied to clarity of vision and purpose, always bearing in mind the organization’s ultimate goal: to end the homelessness of all who enter their unique system of care.