Brings Economic Vitality to Southeast Huntington Beach
Contributes to the Recovery of the Region
By the Numbers*
- 560 construction-related jobs
- 300 good-paying jobs for local workers
- $1.6 million in school district fees
- $2.5 million payment to the city for improvements in southeast Huntington Beach
- $3.5 million annually in gross tax revenue to city for public safety, circulation and infrastructure improvements, public libraries, and parks
* Kosmont Report Analysis, 2019
**Current as of July 2024
Addresses California’s Housing Shortage
and Increases Public Access
Addresses California’s Housing Shortage and Increases Public Access
Making Housing Affordable
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Nationally recognized affordable housing developer
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Affordable units for Huntington Beach workforce
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Affordable rental units
New Housing to Address the Regional Shortage
- 250 new homes for Orange County residents
- For sale and for rent options
- Contributes to city’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment obligation
Accommodations for Families to Visit the Coast
- Eco-friendly Lodge with up to 215 rooms
- 40 lower-cost accommodations
- High-occupancy rooms designed for families
Improving the Roads and Infrastructure
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New curb and sidewalk to increase pedestrian mobility
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Additional public parking for the area
Exploring Nature
Provides Space for Nature and the Community to Co-exist
- 2.84 acres of coastal conservation open space to protect the adjacent marsh from predators and human incursion
- Provides public parks, trails, and viewpoints
- Magnolia Park — passive recreation amidst riparian landscaping
- Marsh Park — observation area, shade structure, passive recreation areas, and amphitheater for interpretive programs
- Coastal Trail and Viewpoints — providing access and connectivity between open spaces, commercial areas and residential uses, both existing and future
Protects Natural Resources Promoting Regional Conservation
- Creates a buffer zone to protect the adjacent wetlands area
- Provides a native upland habitat conservation area
- Expands wetland habitat area
- Provides opportunities for wetlands stewardship, educational and outreach programs, including interpretive programs and additions to Conservancy’s existing offerings
Transforms a Blighted Area into a Destination
- Removed shuttered oil tanks shortly after purchase to begin restoring the view scape for area residents
- Cleaned up industrial pollutants in the ground and water
- Prepared plans for replanting vegetation and restoring wetlands
- Improve Magnolia Street streetscape with new landscaped entry at Banning Avenue and improvements to “Squirrel” Park