600 San Pedro Groundbreaking, Success

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Written By Jericho Kilpatrick
 
 

On October 12, 2023, the Weingart Center hosted a special groundbreaking ceremony for 600 San Pedro, its newest permanent supportive housing development located in downtown Los Angeles. There were 50+ attendees, which included vital Weingart Center leaders, LA City and County leaders, supporters, and media.

Below, you will find photos from the event along with a copy of the official media advisory sent to media outlets ahead of the event, and media coverage.

Event Photos

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Event Video

Media Advisory

Groundbreaking of Los Angeles’ Largest Permanent Supportive Housing Development

17-story high-rise on the 1.12-acre site – currently a parking lot – will offer 302 units, 100% permanent supportive housing that is specifically designed to address homelessness

Image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O_JjShjuGVDWr3DEjEAkbvmAD4DH9t4G/view?usp=sharing

WHAT:
City leaders will join Related California and Weingart Center Association to break ground on a 302-unit permanent supportive housing development on a 1.12-acre site in Downtown Los Angeles.  Once complete, the high-rise, called 600 San Pedro, will be the largest 100% permanent supportive housing development in the City of Los Angeles. The development represents a milestone in the City of Los Angeles’ efforts to address the homelessness crisis and provide much-needed permanent supportive housing to those experiencing homelessness, and it further demonstrates both Related California’s and Weingart Center’s commitment to leading the charge in addressing the homeless crisis facing the region.  The project has an estimated completion date of June 2025.

The 1.12-acre site, currently a parking lot, will be developed in two phases, with construction on both occurring simultaneously. The development will have two buildings: a 17-story high-rise residential mixed-use building and a four-story parking structure with retail space on the ground level. The apartments will come fully furnished with appliances, furniture, and air conditioning.

In order to meet the needs of the residents, Weingart Center will provide high-quality services to its residents, equipping them with the tools necessary to continue to stabilize their lives after experiencing homelessness. The services include individualized on-site case management, mental and physical health care, substance use services, employment and job training assistance, educational support, and more. Additionally, the development will feature a career center, library, laundry room, and fitness area to cater to the residents’ various needs and foster a supportive community environment.

QUOTE:
"Los Angeles needs all of us, from government to nonprofit and the private sectors, working together to urgently confront our homelessness crisis by building more housing and providing lifesaving services. I want to thank Related and Weingart for their ongoing commitment to building more permanent supportive housing so that people who come inside from tents and encampments can move into homes and communities where they can live healthy, full lives,” said City of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

SPEAKERS:

  • Senator Kevin Murray (ret.), President & Chief Executive Officer of the Weingart Center

  • Mercedes Marquez, Chief of Housing and Homelessness Solutions for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

  • Miguel Santiago, Assemblymember

  • Emilio Salas, Los Angeles County Development Authority Executive Director

  • Bill Witte, Chief Executive Officer of Related California

WHEN:          
Thursday, October 12, 2023, 1:00 p.m. 

WHERE:        
600 S. San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021

MEDIA CONTACT:
Ron Demeter
310-614-1059

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Jericho Kilpatrick

I am a freelance designer based in Los Angeles, CA. I began my career in the Creative Arts in 1994. I have 30 years of experience and have served as Communications Director, Creative Director, Chief Creative Officer, and Gallery Director at various agencies and organizations.

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