Our team’s design philosophy is to design for people of all abilities. At Mitchell Park, we had the opportunity to push this value into our designs through partnerships and specialty research by our team members. From the project’s inception, we have worked closely with our friends at The Kelsey, an emerging leader in disability-forward design. Our inclusive design specialist, Amy Bragg, partnered with The Kelsey to evolve our dwelling designs and incorporate The Kelsey’s Housing Design Standards for Accessibility and Inclusion throughout the building. Our team also leveraged the lessons learned from 1585 Studios - our preceding housing project for the I/DD community. In addition to research and expertise, our team conducted a robust community engagement process at the project’s inception. We hosted neighbors, I/DD community members, and other stakeholders - incorporating their invaluable ideas and insights throughout the project.

Mitchell Park Apartments is a mixed-use project that will provide 50 dwellings of 100% affordable housing with a focus on creating spaces for residents with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and non I/DD residents alike. Located in an exceptionally vibrant neighborhood with a ton of amenities located within walking distance (including Mitchell Park Library and Community Center, Ada’s Cafe, Magical Bridge Playground, and the Charleston Shopping Center) the site provides ample opportunities for residents to make connections in the extended community. AbilityPath - a service provider for the IDD community - currently leases an office building from the County of Santa Clara on-site. The lease is to expire in 2022, and the building has reached the end of its useful life. Our project provides a new 2,750-square-foot space for AbilityPath to host residents and community members, including a tech center, art studio, and gallery. 

Mitchell Park Apartments is a mixed-use project that will provide 50 dwellings of 100% affordable housing with a focus on creating spaces for residents with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and non I/DD residents alike. Located in an exceptionally vibrant neighborhood with a ton of amenities located within walking distance (including Mitchell Park Library and Community Center, Ada’s Cafe, Magical Bridge Playground, and the Charleston Shopping Center) the site provides ample opportunities for residents to make connections in the extended community. AbilityPath - a service provider for the IDD community - currently leases an office building from the County of Santa Clara on-site. The lease is to expire in 2022, and the building has reached the end of its useful life. Our project provides a new 2,750-square-foot space for AbilityPath to host residents and community members, including a tech center, art studio, and gallery. 

Mitchell Park Place is tied in to many local transportation networks including multi-use paths, bike lanes, and dedicated paratransit, allowing for less vehicular parking and more green space for outdoor space. Residents can walk across the street to the grocery store, or take buses to more major shopping centers. Inside, abundant daylight and natural ventilation will reduce energy loads and provide higher quality living space for residents. The site will feature bioswales, permeable paving, and solar PV panels on the roof. The community garden also will empower residents to grow their own food.

2023 In Permitting.

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