Best new seniors housing community design for Global Awards shortlisted
LONDON: The shortlist for the best new seniors housing community design has been declared.
Over 250 programmes have been considered by the awards secretariat. One of the finalists in this category is shown above.
Construction is officially underway on a new 4-story, 159-unit senior living community near the Del Amo Fashion Center — with the project slated to be complete next year, according to developer Ryan Companies.
Dubbed “Acoya South Bay,” the more than 175,000 square-foot facility is a joint venture among investment firm Harrison Street, property manager Cadence Living and developer Ryan Companies.
The project was originally reviewed by the Torrance Planning Commission and the City Council in 2017, but a series of building complications and a change in ownership caused a nearly five-year construction delay, said Michelle G. Ramirez, Torrance’s Community Development director.
“Delays were related to conditions of approval requiring the completion of the central parking structure,” Ramirez said in an email, “and revised onsite fire roads prior to issuance of permits for the project.”
The pandemic also caused delays in issuing permits, Ramirez said.
The project’s building permit received full approval last week, she said.
The finished property, 21507 Hawthorne Blvd., will occupy the same property as a proposed 200-unit apartment complex. Acoya South Bay will offer 137 independent living units and 22 assisted living units, Ramirez said.
The property will also feature a semi-underground parking garage with 161 spots, Ramirez said. An additional 52 residential parking spots have been secured through a deal with a neighboring building.
The Global Award winner will be announced in December in London. (Globals)
