The Weingart Center Association and Related California have celebrated the grand opening of 600 San Pedro, marking the launch of the largest permanent supportive housing development in Los Angeles.
This impressive 17-story, mixed-use high-rise features 302 units, all designated for permanent supportive housing, as shared by the organizations involved in the project.
Situated on the former site of a parking lot, the development broke ground in October 2023 and completed construction ahead of the anticipated finish date of June 2025.
600 San Pedro promises a supportive environment for individuals transitioning from interim housing to permanent residences, offering fully furnished studio apartments equipped with essential services.
New residents will benefit from on-site case managers who will assist them with various services, including job training and educational opportunities.
Kevin Murray, president and chief executive officer of the Weingart Center, highlighted the project’s significance, emphasizing its role in fostering safety and well-being.
“600 San Pedro stands as a powerful example of how thoughtful, compassionate housing solutions can transform lives,” stated Murray, who previously served as a state senator from 1998 to 2006.
The project also signifies a new collaboration between Weingart Center and Related California, with a commitment to providing permanent supportive housing for those experiencing homelessness.
Bill Witte, chairman and chief executive officer of Related California, expressed pride in partnering with Weingart Center, stressing the urgent need for housing solutions in Los Angeles.
“We hope 600 San Pedro demonstrates that solutions are possible, collaborations work, and doing nothing is not an option,” said Witte. “Public-private partnerships are a key component to addressing the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles and California.”
Pankow Builders acted as the general contractor for the development, though total costs were not disclosed.
To commemorate the occasion, Mayor Karen Bass, L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis, and numerous local leaders participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Since taking office in 2022, Mayor Bass has faced significant challenges concerning the city’s homelessness crisis and has successfully reduced street homelessness by 10% within two years—marking the first double-digit decline in the past nine years.
“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,” remarked Bass, thanking Related and Weingart for their dedication to creating permanent supportive housing.
Supervisor Solis emphasized the vital importance of safe and dignified supportive housing as a solution to homelessness and reaffirmed her commitment to developing more projects with organizations like Weingart Center.
She shared her vision of ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to transition indoors and thrive.
The ceremony also saw participation from various officials, including Lourdes Castro Ramirez, president and chief executive of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA); Tracie Mann, chief of programs at the Los Angeles County Development Authority; Marqueece Harris-Dawson, president of the Los Angeles City Council; and state Assemblywoman Sade Elhawary.
HACLA has allocated nearly 300 housing vouchers, valued at $194 million, to assist Weingart Center’s new residents.
“Rental assistance programs are not just housing solutions – they are lifelines that open doors and unlock opportunity, stability, and hope,” Castro Ramirez stated.
Out of the 302 units available, 298 are designated for new residents under Section 8, with the remaining four units reserved for on-site management staff.
Eligibility for Section 8 requires individuals to have an income lower than 50% of the area’s median income.
In addition to providing housing, the 600 San Pedro complex offers an array of high-quality wraparound services aimed at helping residents adjust to their new living conditions.
Support services include on-site case management, mental and physical health care, substance use services, employment assistance, educational support, and more.
Moreover, the complex is designed with additional amenities such as a pet-relief area, community garden, fitness gym, library, career center, and laundry facilities.
Residents also gain access to a separate four-story parking structure that features retail space on the ground floor.
With the opening of 600 San Pedro, the Weingart Center and Related California hope to set a precedent in addressing homelessness and fostering community well-being.
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