SD Programs That Expedite Much-Needed Housing Projects

Winter: “The key to neighborhood support always falls back on good, thoughtful design and early engagement with the community. Without those two pieces, support is usually hard to find even in the face of a community need.”

SAN DIEGO—From permit-expedite programs for affordable housing and sustainable projects to the passing of the City of San Diego Climate Action Plan, there is much support for both types of development, BNIM’s associate principal, architecture, Matt Winter tells GlobeSt.com. The firm is designing a new residential development in San Diego called Keeler Court Apartments in the Southcrest neighborhood for which Winter is the project manager.

The project has received approval from the Southcrest Planning Board, and a site-development permit has been approved by the hearing officer of the San Diego City Council. BNIM will partner on the development with general contractor Highland. The developer/owner is Community Housing Works.