Century Villages at Cabrillo Tour with AIA Los Angeles

1.5 LU|HSW

TOUR DETAILS

“Homes are the cornerstone of a thriving and just society.”

AIA Los Angeles & AIA Long Beach/South Bay are very pleased to introduce our communities to Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC): an inspiring and beautifully planned community designed to provide quality affordable housing and onsite supportive services.

Located in Long Beach, CA, Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC) sits on 27 acres and is home to over 2,000 residents on any given night, including veterans, families, and individuals with special needs. CVC offers both permanent and transitional housing, complemented by a network of services and amenities with a range of collaborators.

Established in 1997, CVC transformed a former Naval housing base near the Port of Long Beach into a thriving community. By bringing together service providers, many of whom operate directly onsite, CVC leverages a collective-impact approach to break the cycle of homelessness for its residents. (Collective impact is a framework where organizations from different sectors work together towards a common goal.) Nearly every resident in permanent housing at CVC maintained their housing after one year—a testament to its success.

As the backbone organization, CVC serves as the steward, manager, and coordinator of the Villages community. CVC is a nonprofit affiliate of Century Housing, a group dedicated to financing, developing, and managing quality affordable housing across California.

Click here to learn more about Century Villages at Cabrillo.

TOUR MEETING SPOT

Meet in front of the property office by the flags at the intersection of Williams Street and River Avenue.

Click here to see and download the PDF for Driving Directions & the Campus Map.

PARKING

Parking is available along San Gabriel Avenue, Williams Street, and Willard Street, and any spot on campus like carports, garages, etc., that aren’t marked as no parking.

TOUR HOSTS

Richard Prantis, AIA, LEED AP – Founding Principal, The Architects Collective (TAC)

Kimberly Wee – Executive Director, Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC)

Oscar Alvarado – Senior Vice President of Housing Development, Century Affordable Development, Inc.