Redwood Oaks Apartments was a substantial renovation of a 36-unit affordable family housing community and the construction of a new community building. The intention of the work was to preserve and enhance the existing affordable housing, and to grow the sense of community on the site.
The property was built in the 1950s with construction methods and materials appropriate at the time but no longer acceptable. The renovation of the units included a new electrical system, windows, doors, and installation of insulation, as well as foundation stabilization of one of the buildings. Some units were renovated to provide handicap accessibility, and all units got new interiors that focus on universal accessibility, including flooring, lighting, kitchen cabinets, door handles and plumbing fixtures that are ADA-compliant. In addition, the emptied pool was filled in and a new community building was built to provide a gathering place for the residents. It included a community room with small kitchenette, a centralized laundry room, and a space for staff and service providers to meet with residents.
