DESCRIPTION
This new mixed-use senior center, located on the corner of Third and Brooks Street, will provide affordable housing to low-, very low-income, and formerly homeless seniors. The building integrates high-quality amenities including a community room and kitchen, residential courtyard for gatherings and gardening, a multipurpose room and exercise room, central laundry facility, and two roof decks. The first and second floors house Vivalon’s extensive services program for the Marin Senior Community, providing meeting rooms, classrooms, service offices, and some medical services as part of its Healthy Aging Campus.
VISION
Vivalon has partnered with Eden Housing to help realize their vision for a new facility that will include 67 units of onsite affordable senior housing to complement its Healthy Aging Campus. This new development will allow a highly respected and admired local non-profit organization to continue serving Marin County and become a symbol of San Rafael’s commitment to their seniors.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
To develop a vibrant and inviting residential community with supportive services for seniors, easily served by transit.
DESIGN FEATURES
- Residents’ courtyard
- Two roof decks with views of San Rafael and Mt. Tam
- Arcaded main entry
- Green walls at the stair towers
- Contemporary design with traditional building form
GREEN FEATURES
- Extensive use of photovoltaic panels to offset energy use
- Energy efficient appliances
- Recycled materials with low VOC content
- Reduced irrigation water use
- GreenPoint Rated
- Car-free community with direct transit access
PROJECT INFORMATION
- Client: Vivalon (formerly Whistlestop) & EDEN Housing
- Site Area: 15,000 sq. ft.
- Building size: 74,821 sq. ft.
- Density: 67 units – 194 DU/A
- Completion: September 2023
- Construction est.: $28 M