THE STORY
 

Clara Vista is an adaptive reuse project that transformed the former 1962 Tahiti Motel in Stanton, CA, into supportive housing for veterans and formerly homeless households. Developed in partnership with Jamboree Housing Corporation, the County of Orange, the City of Stanton, and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the project spans 1.86 acres at 11850 and 11870 Beach Boulevard. Funded by State HCD Homekey funds acquired in December 2020, the former motel has been converted into studio apartments within two existing two-story buildings, with a refreshed mid-century design.

The site aims to provide permanent supportive housing for 59 formerly homeless households, including 10 units reserved for veterans meeting HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) criteria. The project involved converting motel rooms into studio apartments and constructing a new 3,400-square-foot community building with outdoor amenities on the adjacent leased site. The community building features counseling rooms, a group room, a kitchen, a TV lounge, a game room, a laundry room, and office spaces for service staff. The outdoor space includes a courtyard with a garden, barbecue areas, seating, tables, walkways, and landscaping—a welcoming space for residents to come together.

Integral to Clara Vista’s success is its comprehensive supportive services, provided by Jamboree’s dedicated Community Impact team. This team includes a full-time case manager and a full-time Supportive Service Coordinator, offering on-site support to residents. The services are designed to create a stable environment, facilitating successful transitions for formerly homeless individuals into permanent housing. The community building serves as a hub for these services, offering spaces for counseling, group activities, and social interaction, which contribute to the overall well-being of the residents.

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