Affirmed Housing Group Completes Sustainable Renovations at Sonoma Court Apartments

ESCONDIDO, Calif., March 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Affirmed Housing Group is pleased to announce that it will celebrate the grand re-opening of Sonoma Court Apartments today, Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 10:00am.  Located at 508 E. Mission Ave. in Escondido, Sonoma Court now offers affordable homes with virtually net zero energy efficiency to over 60 individuals and families. 

Sonoma Court is a 61-unit affordable housing development consisting of a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units offered to individuals and families earning 35-60% of San Diego County's Area Median Income. Sonoma Court was constructed in 1978 and later purchased and renovated by Affirmed Housing Group in the late 1990s.  Affirmed began new renovations in the spring of 2014, including a new pool area, renovated tot lot, remodeled landscaping, new stucco and paint, reconstructed stairs, renovated laundry facility with new washers and dryers, renovated community building, and a new fob access entry system.  In addition, the apartment interiors were refurbished with redesigned kitchens, new flooring, counters, cabinets, bathtubs, toilets, central air units, and doors.  Most significantly, however, the property was made more energy efficient to reach virtually net zero. The property now includes a solar photovoltaic system, central boiler system, highly-efficient heat pumps, energy star appliances, dual-pane windows, and a new roof with a high Solar Reflective Index (SRI), making it less costly to cool.  Project partners include architect Rodriguez Associates Architects & Planners, general contractor HA Builders, civil engineer Masson & Associates, Inc., and landscape architect Darsano Design Associates.

James Silverwood, President of Affirmed Housing Group, states, "One of Affirmed's core values is sustainability.  We think it is important to apply our values not only in the homes we build from the ground up, but also to acquired and long-held properties in our portfolio, such as Sonoma Court.  With the renovations we just completed, we expect that residents of Sonoma Court will start seeing utility bills in the range of $3 to $5 per month.  Sonoma Court is a prime example of how sustainable enhancements are not only good for our planet, but also for its people."

Headquartered in San Diego, Affirmed Housing Group is dedicated to improving and sustaining the viability of California through the development of affordable housing.  For more information, visit www.affirmedhousing.com. 

Contact: Beth Binger
BCI
(619) 987-6658
[email protected]

SOURCE Affirmed Housing Group

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