Posts in Maria Song AIA
Building Futures: 56 New, Affordable Units Unveiled at Placita Dolores Huerta

(Coachella, CA) - It’s the beginning of a new chapter for Placita Dolores Huerta’s working resident families, one that CHOC CEO Manuela Silva called "a miracle.” The complex’s 56 apartments are already fully occupied. Named in honor of the legendary labor activist, a driving force behind America’s largest farmworker movement, Placita Dolores Huerta broke ground in 2022, at a ceremony attended by the now 94-year-old Dolores Huerta; this community aims to create a sustainable, safe, and high-quality resident experience, inspired by Ms. Huerta’s lifelong work supporting farmworker and other, marginalized communities…

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Monarch Welcomes First Residents Ahead of Grand Opening Celebration

A New Era for Affordable Housing Begins in Palm Springs

(Palm Springs, CA) - The Monarch Apartment Homes are now open. New residents are stepping over the threshold of their doorways for the very first time, beginning a new chapter for themselves, as well as The City of Palm Springs. Located at the corner of North Indian Canyon and East San Rafael Drive, this affordable housing community is a beautiful blend of mid-century modern design and the fulfillment of dreams for 60 families in Palm Springs and beyond.

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CHOC Monarch Wins IDA 2021 Design Recognition
Monarch Apartment Homes Reaches Milestone, Breaks Ground in Palm Springs
Sactown Magazine Lauds CHOC Monarch Affordable Housing Design
Monocle on Design Podcast | CHOC CEO Manuela Silva & Architect Maria Song