Ohr Haemet Eyes 150-unit Affordable Complex in Mid-City
Nonprofit Developer Files Plans for Six-Story Building
Ohr Haemet, a Pico-Robertson-based nonprofit developer led by Rabbi David Akhamzadeh, has filed plans to build a 150-unit affordable apartment complex in Mid-City. The project would replace three commercial buildings at 2600 South Robertson Boulevard, according to Urbanize Los Angeles.
Project Details
The third-of-an-acre site would feature 150 studio and one-bedroom apartments, with 4,500 square feet of ground-floor shops and restaurants. The building would also have parking for 11 cars. The developer would use the mayor’s Executive Directive 1 (ED1) to streamline approval for affordable housing. Additionally, Akhamzadeh would employ density bonus incentives to build a larger building than zoning rules allow. All the apartments would be set aside for low- to moderate-income households.
Design and Location
The project is designed by Metropolitan Architecture, a firm responsible for numerous ED1 projects. The plain white and black building would have two cut-outs on its upper three floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows on the ground floor, according to a rendering. The project site is near Apple’s new campus under construction on Venice Boulevard, as well as Culver City Station and Warner Bros. Discovery’s offices.
About Ohr Haemet
Ohr Haemet was founded in 1994 by Akhamzadeh as a nonprofit religious corporation to promote Jewish education, ritual, and observance, according to state business records. Akhamzadeh is tied to the Ohr Haemet Institute in Pico-Robertson, where the incorporated nonprofit company is based.
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Conclusion
Ohr Haemet’s proposed 150-unit affordable complex in Mid-City is a significant step towards addressing the city’s housing crisis. By utilizing the mayor’s Executive Directive 1 and density bonus incentives, the developer is able to create a larger building that would not be possible under regular zoning rules. The project’s location, near major transportation hubs and commercial areas, makes it an attractive option for low- to moderate-income residents.
FAQs
* What is the purpose of Ohr Haemet?
+ Ohr Haemet is a nonprofit religious corporation founded in 1994 to promote Jewish education, ritual, and observance.
* What is the location of the proposed project?
+ The project is located at 2600 South Robertson Boulevard, Mid-City.
* How many units will the complex have?
+ The complex will have 150 studio and one-bedroom apartments.
* What is the purpose of the mayor’s Executive Directive 1?
+ The mayor’s Executive Directive 1 streamlines approval for affordable housing projects.
