Partnerships in Housing: Case Studies of Award Winning Housing for People with Developmental Disabilities ARCA: A New Day 2012

FCH - Portfolio Priorities Long-term vision –Long-term vision – 55 year ownership Quality Architecture that fits its’ contextQuality Architecture that fits its’ context Transit OrientedTransit Oriented Tenant Health [IAQ]Tenant Health [IAQ] No Smoking PolicyNo Smoking Policy Integrating special populations < 35%Integrating special populations < 35% Urban Infill 25-60% AMIUrban Infill 25-60% AMI Affordable Housing as a leader in green housing transformationAffordable Housing as a leader in green housing transformation I love the braille signs and that there is a community bathroom in the hall- way…..it’s as if they thought of everything…….HCC Gish Tenant GISH APARTMENTS—LEED GOLD

FCH Building Goals Provision of Healthy, Safe, Long Term Residential Setting Team Lease-up of apartments Provision of Support Services to sustain tenants and create community--including group activity spaces Re-evaluation for next developments Synchronicity of Special Population tenants, IAQ, TOD and parking needs GISH COMMUNITY ROOM CASA COMPUTER ROOM

Gish Family Apartments “Christopher [and his family] remain very happy with Gish Apartments. It is truly his home…..the green building remains a huge bonus as he has had no sinus problems since moving into the building, and he no longer takes anti-anxiety medication since moving to Gish. He is much calmer than he was in his previous home”. Kim Dodd

Service Provider Responsibilities –Refers qualified tenants to property management. –Ensures adequate support. –Assists individuals with security deposit assistance and lease signing. –Provides ongoing tenant support to ensure all issues are resolved: smoking, pets, CA Drivers License; –Assist Property Management in resolving tenant issues.

Service Provider Roles Provides support for tenants through training in: Meal preparation, cleaning, bathing and housekeeping. Learning to shop and cook. Setting a budget. Reminders to take medications. Training on relationships, sexuality and parenting. Assistance with doctor’s appointments. House Rules

GISH APARTMENTS: FAMILYCASA FELIZ: SRO/STUDIOS I like to be independent and have my own apartment. It’s fun to decorate my place the way I like it without my parents telling me when and how to fix my apartment. I like the feeling of having my own wings. I like the location—everything I need is close to my home. I like having my ILS coach working with me to not get lost.

A family at Murphy Ranch gets photos taken for their EcoPasses Family31$930 Family27$810 Family37$1110 Family465$13,950 SRO24$720 Rehab65$1950 Senior90$2700 Family120$3600 Family100$3000 SRO98$ $31,710 Transit,Parking,Density FCH is the largest purchaser of residential EcoPasses in Santa Clara County providing free, annual passes to all our tenants; After ten years of history FCH parks and Special Needs Tenants 0-.55; Savings to a single tenant range from $700-$1,500 per year. The Parking Deductions for the Eco Pass Program and our Special Needs tenants allows increased density!

Casa Feliz Studios 300SF Single Room Occupancy 60 SRO Apartments with Kitchen and Bathroom Achieve Neighborhood Support Supply Non Toxic Twin Beds and Night Table and ample storage Tenant controlled HVAC HCC Resident Coordinator Position Live-in Maintenance Staff I like living at Casa Feliz because I can be myself and have my own freedom…. I like to be independent. I have met a lot of new friends.

Casa Feliz Studios I can get around my unit easily and the complex has a great elevator. This allows me to live on the third floor with a great view and privacy!

INDOOR AIR QUALITY [IAQ] Indoor Air Ventilation No Smoking FSC Certified Bamboo Flooring Linoleum in Bathrooms and Kitchens No VOC Paints and Stains No VOC, Non Formaldehyde Cabinets All Water-Based Glues Non toxic furnishings Exceptional Maintenance with non- toxic cleansers CASA FELIZ “LIVING ROOM”

Tenant Feedback Bathrooms that are safe, accessible and easy to maintain; All bathrooms in 2BR and 3BR units should be accessible; Secure exterior doors with ample security cameras; Provide common area bike storage with ample security cameras; Evacuation Plans allow tenants to feel “at ease”; More SF needed for tenants in wheelchairs for desk/office area;

Fourth Street Family Apartments 100 units just opened and now at 100% occupancy: 1BR, 2BR and 3BR apartments with 29 units for Developmentally Disabled and 6 MHSA units. Housing Choices Coalition Office on site.