Torrance Welcomes New Affordable Housing With Key Services

The City of Torrance recently celebrated the grand opening of West Carson Villas, a supportive housing community offering 111 affordable homes with key services for low-income and special needs individuals and families.

West Carson Villas was made possible by a $20 million award from HCD's Multifamily Housing Program. Developed by PATH Ventures for households earning 30 to 60 percent of Area Median Income, West Carson Villas features disability access as well as laundry facilities, a picnic area, an outdoor playground, a fitness center and yoga studio, and an internet café.

West Carson Villas is a gated community, strategically located within blocks of Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, public transportation, and shopping centers. The site was also designed to be eco-friendly, equipped with solar panels, all-electric kitchens, and a hot water recirculation system that will keep the project green and viable for years to come.

Other HCD programs, such as the new Proposition 1-funded Homekey+ program, continue to fund affordable housing developments like this one, providing supportive services to help low-income and special needs individuals and families exit or prevent homelessness and maintain housing stability.