Project Spotlight: Amanecer Apartments

Amanecer Apartments

Location: San Diego, CA

Rater: Kevin Rasmussen

Type of Certification: New Home Multifamily

Number of Homes Built: 96

GPR Level: Gold

Developed by Community HousingWorks, Gold-certified Amanecer Apartments offers studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartment homes for families and individuals, veterans and transitioned aged youth. Together with the 59 senior affordable housing apartments provided by adjacent project, Puesta del Sol Apartments with, which is pursuing GPR certification, they form an affordable, intergenerational community that was recently recognized for innovation under Circulate San Diego’s annual Momentum Awards. The design features energy-efficient solutions, EV charging stations, and GreenPoint Rated certification. Its proximity to transit, shopping, and recreation promotes a car-free lifestyle, enhancing the neighborhood with play areas, gardens, and improved sidewalks.