POMONA, Calif., Dec. 11, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
When:
Wednesday, Dec. 13 - 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Where:
Mosaic Gardens at Pomona, 1680 S. Garey Ave., Pomona, Calif., 91766
What:
New residents will be greeted by the LINC team, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, and Monique King-Viehland, acting executive director of the Los Angeles Community Development Commission, as everyone gathers to celebrate the completion of Mosaic Gardens at Pomona, a 46-unit affordable housing community for low-income families earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income for Los Angeles County, as established by HUD.
The first residents moved in the week of Nov. 27. The complex features one-, two- and three-bedroom homes, community room, spacious courtyard with tot lot, and convenient parking. The courtyard is on a deck above subterranean parking and serves as a gathering space for families to talk, children to play, and all residents to get to know each other. The community room includes a large living room-type area, computers for resident use, and ample space for resident services programs and events. Three offices in the community space will provide areas for private meetings with case managers or other visiting service providers. The exterior of the building features a beautiful mural mosaic that offers a bird’s eye view - from the perspective of a native hawk - of various sites from the rich and colorful history of Pomona. The buildings depicted are based on actual sites that have existed in the city over the last hundred years.
As a near net zero property, the total amount of energy used by the building on an annual basis is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created on the site. Sustainability features that help achieve near net zero include 35 kW of solar photovoltaic to offset common and resident use, high-efficiency mechanical systems, and a foam roof for added insulation. The building also has high-performance windows and building envelope, and both the HVAC and water heating systems are very high efficiency. Other environmental features include low-flow plumbing fixtures, LED lighting, drought tolerant landscape, on-site recapture of rainwater, permeable paving surfaces, and healthy building materials throughout. Mosaic Gardens at Pomona has been registered with the U.S. Green Building Council and intends to pursue a LEED Platinum certification. The new community was designed by D33 Design and Planning, and built by Walton Construction Services.
Who:
Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, First District
Monique King-Viehland, Acting Executive Director, Community Development Commission, Los Angeles County
Rebecca Clark, President & CEO, LINC Housing
New Residents
Visuals:
- New residents celebrating with special guests, including a ribbon cutting, food, and activities for the children who have already moved in
- Brand new building with beautiful architecture, landscaping, and large mosaic depicting the rich history and culture of Pomona
Media Contact: Holly Ferris, Ferris Communications, cell (562)746-8461, holly@ferriscomm.com