Landscape Architect: GMP Landscape Architecture
Structural Engineering: DCI Engineers
M/E/P Engineer: Gouvis Engineering
General Contractor: Emmerson Construction, Inc.
Latest Affordable Housing Project in Chula Vista’s Millenia Urban Village - Times of San Diego
Groundbreaking for a $102 million project in Chula Vista - Chula Vista Today
Columba Affordable Family Housing is a 200-unit affordable apartment complex; the third such community by Chelsea in Millenia, a vibrant 210-acre urban village developed by Meridian Development for Stratford Land. The development features two residential buildings of four/five stories, and a two-story parking structure. One-to-three-bedroom apartment units range from 585 to 1,027 SF.
In keeping with the modern aesthetic and overall design of Millenia, the stepped building facades create an attractive, varied roofline with streetscape elements contributing to the pedestrian-friendly community atmosphere. Exteriors featuring siding, stucco, metal panel and ceramic tile accents offer residents a warm, welcoming, and accessible living environment.
Interior amenities include two community rooms, a computer lab/lounge, and laundry facilities. Outside, residents have access to two landscaped courtyards totaling more than 35,000 SF and featuring two tot lots, a bocce ball court, eight barbecues with shaded picnic areas, open grass areas, and a community garden.
On-site services include adult education and skill-building classes such as computer literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), art, job counseling, financial literacy, health, and wellness. An on-site after-school program during the school year for school age children offers tutoring, mentoring, arts and crafts and other educational enrichment activities. All services are on-site and free of charge to residents.
STATUS
completed 2024
SIZE
307,953 SF
CLIENT
Chelsea Investment Corporation
SERVICES | ROLE
Design Architect | Architect of Record
Columba Affordable Family Housing
Chula Vista, CA