The Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments (BACA) will provide 283 affordable homes alongside a cultural arts hub, supported by a $100 million city subsidy out of a total $254 million cost. Scheduled for completion by December 2027, BACA exemplifies public-private partnerships aimed at addressing the housing shortage. Affordable units will be available for those earning between 30% to 70% of the area median income, including housing for formerly homeless individuals. The development prioritizes sustainability, being designed to be all-electric and recognized by the state's energy agency.
The BACA development will include 283 affordable apartments and a cultural arts center. The city is providing $100 million towards the total expected cost of $254 million.
Ahmed Tigani stated that BACA demonstrates how development partnerships can serve communities and emphasizes the importance of creating accessible space for the arts.
The affordable apartments will cater to residents earning 30% to 70% of the area median income, including units for formerly homeless individuals.
The building is designed to be all-electric and has received recognition from the state's energy research agency for its sustainability efforts.
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