Silver Star Apartments was chosen as the location for a remarkable Public Art Commission. “Piece by Piece” received this commission to design an exterior artwork for new housing for homeless veterans from A Community of Friends, a nonprofit that provides supportive housing in Los Angeles. The 10-foot by 20-foot modular project was inspired by the namesake of the … Continue reading Silver Star Mosaic Puts the Pieces Together
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Silver Star Apartments Grand Opening
ACOF hosted a dramatic grand opening on November 17 with Mayor Eric Garcetti, L.A. Supervisor Mark Ridley- Thomas, and Council Member Marqueece Harris-Dawson The new 49-unit development was designed to meet the needs of homeless veterans. Silver Star Apartments is the first Zero Net Energy (ZNE) multi- family, affordable housing project in Los Angeles. We … Continue reading Silver Star Apartments Grand Opening
Silver Star Groundbreaking Draws Supporters
On Friday, April 8, 2016, A Community of Friends broke ground on the Silver Star Apartments development. Despite an early afternoon drizzle and a bit of mud, the site was crowded with supporters and well-wishers. Special guests included the Honorable Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Johanna Gullick, Dr. Robin Kay, Stephen Peck, Rushmore Cervantes, Jacqueline Waggoner, and many more. A … Continue reading Silver Star Groundbreaking Draws Supporters
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Myron
Myron Jackson joined ACOF in 2017 and now lives in ACOF’s Silver Star Apartments, the first Zero Net Energy (ZNE) multi-family, affordable housing project in South Los Angeles which houses Veterans.
Awards and Recognition
2019 The Kennedy Commission – Special Needs Development Award – Fullerton Heights 2018 Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing – Beyond LA – Fullerton Heights 2018 American Institute of Architects, California Council – Leading Edge Awards – Silver Star Apartments 2017 Los Angeles Business Council – Sustainable Project of the Year – Silverstar Apartments 2017 … Continue reading Awards and Recognition
EY Connect Day 2019
[smartslider3 slider=8] EY Connect Day is an annual event in which the organization Ernst & Young encourages people, including their own staff, to volunteer with a focus on activities that promote entrepreneurial business skills and environmental sustainability. This year, ACOF’s Silver Star project was chosen as the recipient of EY Connect Day. Silver Star is … Continue reading EY Connect Day 2019
Cedar Springs Grand Opening and Our New Construction
Drawing on Experience, Building on Success Arlington Square –The shear wall framing is being completed at Arlington Square this month and the preliminary drywall will be going up next. Arlington Square broke ground on November 9th and Assistant Project Manager Daisy Miguel reports that construction is currently 31% complete. Beverly Terrace – Senior Project Manager … Continue reading Cedar Springs Grand Opening and Our New Construction
Three More Communities on the Way
We’re breaking ground on these buildings in December & January! Arlington Square will be a 100% special needs community targeting individuals who are homeless and living with mental illness. Of the 47 units, 35% will be for veterans who are homeless and disabled and 10 units will be for people living with HIV/AIDS. Arlington … Continue reading Three More Communities on the Way
Awards and Recognition
2019 Special Needs Development – Affordable Housing Awards – Fullerton Heights 2018 Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing – Beyond LA – Fullerton Heights 2018 American Institute of Architects, California Council – Leading Edge Awards – Silver Star Apartments 2017 Los Angeles Business Council – Sustainable Project of the Year – Silverstar Apartments 2017 U.S. … Continue reading Awards and Recognition