Construction Begins at Park Haven Plaza in Soquel

Veterans, young adults who have left foster care and families with children are one step closer to permanent housing at Park Haven Plaza. The project just recently received approval to begin site work. Grading work begins at the site, located at 2838 Park Avenue, Thursday, October 20. Work will occur weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 

Image from Novin Development and www.parkhavenplaza.com

Park Haven Plaza consists of 36 new rental apartments with on-site supportive services for its residents. It will have a full-time on-site property manager. The building will be all-electric with renewable energy (photovoltaic on the roof) and water conservation features and will use modular construction methods with construction starting now and completing next Spring. 

Park Haven Plaza is a unique collaboration between Novin Development, the Central Valley Alliance for Affordable Housing and Abode Services, with significant support from the State of California Homekey Program, the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz, the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, the countywide Housing for Health Partnership and the County of Santa Cruz.

Earlier this year, the Housing Authority awarded Park Haven Plaza vouchers to assure stable, affordable housing for future residents. Of that total, 17 will be military veterans, 14 young adults, and four families with minor children. Property management and the Housing Authority will screen prospective tenants for eligibility.