As one of eight emergency interim housing sites in San José, CA, Rue Ferrari plays a key role in the City’s long-term strategy to address homelessness. When complete, the expanded 255,352 SF development will include 108 newly designed sleeping units housed in factory-built modular buildings—adding 144 beds for a total of 252—making it the largest tiny home community in the city.

The Rue Ferrari Expansion welcomes residents and fosters a sense of pride and place, while providing a safe, stable environment where they can rebuild their lives and work toward independant living. Program participants have access to a range of supportive services to help them obtain and sustain permanent housing, including job placement assistance, behavioral health services, life skills training, and housing application support. Most residents stay in city-provided interim housing for several months before transitioning to permanent homes. 

The new 12’ x 60’ modular residential buildings contain 60 single-occupancy units, 36 double-occupancy units, and 12 accessible units. Each resident has a private space with bed(s), bathroom, desk, and chair. A new central Community Building offers on-site social services and shared amenities including a kitchen, pantry, and laundry facilities. The pet-friendly campus also features a dog park, raised community garden beds, outdoor picnic areas with seating, security offices, caretaker units, additional storage, and expanded parking. 

An uplifting palette of Sage Green, Tahoe Blue, and Sand Gold for the residential units, and Tile Red for the community buildings, creates a welcoming and visually coherent environment. These hues convey harmony, eco-consciousness, and a hopeful path forward, while subtle color-coding helps residents—especially newcomers—navigate the neighborhood with ease.

Through thoughtful design, meticulous programming, and the use of sustainable, eco-friendly materials and construction methods, the Rue Ferrari Expansion advances the City of San José’s mission to provide healthy spaces and opportunities for residents to stabilize their lives and work toward self-sufficiency.