A groundbreaking ceremony was held recently in Oakland’s Fruitvale Neighborhood, marking the commencement of construction of new affordable housing, a 14,000 square foot community center, and a clinical facility. The 3050 International project, developed by Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA), will include 76 affordable homes reserved for households earning 20-50 percent of Area Median Income. The project is aimed at supporting the chronically homeless, individuals with special needs, and those in need of mental health services.

“Housing is a critical part of a person’s health. Someone who is housed is much more likely to be healthy and stay healthy,” said Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Deputy Secretary of Housing Sasha Kergan. "Projects like this show that concurrent investments in healthcare, prevention, and permanent housing work to address housing and the homelessness crisis.”

The 3050 International project is supported by $6.6 million from HCD’s No Place Like Home Program, supplementing affordable housing units set aside for persons with serious mental illnesses who are chronically homeless, homeless, or at-risk of being chronically homeless. This directly aligns with voter-approved Proposition 1, which ensures California’s most vulnerable residents receive the permanent homes and supportive services they need to thrive. All supportive services for this mixed-use development will be provided by LifeLong Medical Care.

At the groundbreaking, SAHA — in partnership with the Native American Health Center — gave event guests a first look at what is to become a five-story, state-of-the-art facility, including a cultural center, community events center, behavioral health services clinic, and dental care clinic.

This community upgrade also was supported by HCD‘s Infill Infrastructure Grant Program, which provided more than $6 million in infrastructure funding to make this project a reality.