This development provides 76 one, two and three bedroom flats on a 3.87 net acre site, which runs along the banks of the Penitencia Creek, a riparian preserve in San Jose’s Berryessa District. It is located near local shopping and incorporates a transit stop along King Road at the project’s entry. All units have a private balcony. On the first floor, fenced courtyards create direct access to the Community Building and grass/play area.
Each unit has it’s own gas fueled hydronic heating and air conditioning system with all gas, “energy star” appliances. Flooring is linoleum in the kitchen and bathrooms and recycled content “Interface” carpet squares in the living room and bedrooms. Cabinets are “medite” with no-VOC, water-based varnish finish.
The Community Building includes a large lounge, computer room, restrooms and the manager’s office which is furnished with “Baltix” wheatboard furniture.
Resident services include: free “Eco Passes” for all tenants [for county-wide buses and light rail], an after-school homework club facilitated by MACSA [Mexican American Cultural Services Agency] and a savings club sponsored by CitiBank.
Development Details
Name:
Betty Ann Gardens Family Apartments
Units: 76
Year Completed: 2003
Architect: Office of Jerome King
Contractor: Branagh, Inc.
Telephone: 408-254-4540
Location
945 Lundy Ave
San Jose, California 95131
Development Highlights
- On-site manager and maintenance staff
- Energy-efficient building and units
- Free annual transit pass for all residents
Awards & Honors
- Featured in a case study, May 2004 - Alameda County Waste Management Authority
- Featured in case study - The Green Affordable Housing Coalition, October 2003
- Featured by Global Green USA - The Making of a Green Developer, December 2003
- Featured in American Institute of Architects website for implementing green design and materials, Fall 2003
- 2004 NAHRO Award
- 2004 NALHFA Award