Magnolia Court, anticipated to be the only LEED platinum, all-affordable senior housing community on the West Coast, is opening in Manteca, CA. It is the latest of Affirmed Housing Group’s affordable and sustainable developments. A revitalizing project, Magnolia Court Apartments will provide quality, affordable housing for seniors, neighborhood improvements, and environmental renewal in San Joaquin County.

Developer James Silverwood, President of Affirmed Housing Group states, “We are excited to be part of a flourishing project that provides much needed affordable housing for Manteca’s aging baby boomers and utilizes state-of-the-art, sustainable technology.”

Also the greenest structure in the city of Manteca, Magnolia Court is anticipated to receive LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, as it exceeds California Title 24 energy code standards by more than 20 percent. Magnolia Court achieved high sustainability ratings by utilizing material-efficient framing and environmentally preferable products such as low-lead paint and building components that were extracted, processed, or manufactured in the area. Additional products that contribute to the stellar energy efficiency include ENERGY STAR lighting and appliances, a solar PV System that enables the building to generate its own electricity, a tightly sealed building envelope, right-sized air conditioning and heating units, energy efficient windows, and deep eave overhangs.

To further ensure sustainable measures are met, every resident at Magnolia Court will be given a manual with information about the appliances installed in their homes, and how to use and maintain them with green products. They will also be given a one-hour walk through at move-in to explain each item, as well as an additional group training session to ensure the homes continue to operate at peak efficiency. The onsite building manager will also be educated about operations and maintenance of LEED features and equipment.

The site was previously an unimproved lot with an open detention basin for the surrounding properties. While it served an important purpose, the basin’s vacant state created blight in community. As a creative engineering solution, and an additional effort to lower environmental impact, Magnolia Court was built with an underground storm water retention system designed to retain and regulate the discharge of storm water runoff from surrounding properties. This allowed for the continuance of the necessary drainage, and also facilitated the development of a community jewel that will prompt other improvements in the neighborhood and nearby commercial district.

Magnolia Court was designed by Studio E Architects and built by BOGC Inc, General Contractors.  In partnership with the City of Manteca and the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Affirmed Housing Group obtained a $5,300,000 loan for financing for Magnolia Court Apartments.  Affirmed Housing Group also partnered with US Bank as the project’s lender.

About Affirmed Housing Group

Headquartered in San Diego, Affirmed Housing Group is dedicated to improving and sustaining the viability of California through the development of affordable housing. The company aims at enhancing communities and our environment by building dynamic, professionally-managed, high-quality green multifamily housing. Areas of expertise include site selection, engineering, architecture, construction, relocation, and marketing. Affirmed also has extensive knowledge in public finance, low-income housing tax credit acquisition, and tax-exempt bond financing. 

Affirmed Housing Group is currently working with several California cities and non-profit housing development organizations to identify infill sites for the development of affordable, work-force, and senior housing. For more information, visit www.affirmedhousing.com.