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Adaptive Reuse Brings Affordable Housing, Walkability, and Community Arts Space to Santa Ana

Adaptive Reuse Brings Affordable Housing, Walkability, and Community Arts Space to Santa Ana

California Strategic Growth Council

In June 2020, artists, their families, and low‑income earners in Santa Ana began moving into new affordable homes funded in part by a $12 million award from California Climate Investments through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program. In partnership with the Southern California Association of Governments, the Santa Ana Arts Collective development promotes sustainability and health through active transportation safety activities, supported by over .5 miles of bicycle facility improvements and 36 improved pedestrian crossings. The project also features a gallery space for resident and community artists, and Meta Housing is partnering with Western Community Housing to deliver on‑site adult education services.