94 new affordable units open in National City
The $85 million Union Tower project replaces two older buildings with modern housing for low-income families and veterans.
By Harper Foster ·
A new affordable housing complex opened in National City to provide 94 apartments for low-income residents and veterans.
Union Tower, situated at 2312 F Ave., replaced two aging apartment structures with two new buildings that range from four to seven stories. Wakeland Housing and Development developed the $85 million project. The county invested $3.5 million through its Innovative Housing Trust Fund. It also provided 24 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing project-based vouchers to maintain affordability for veterans.
The development targets households earning between 30% and 60% of the area median income. Seventy homes are reserved for National City residents, while 24 apartments are designated for veterans who have experienced homelessness. Residents in those veteran units will receive case management, physical and mental health care, and service coordination.
The complex offers one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. It includes air conditioning, on-site laundry, a computer lab, Wi-Fi, a playground, and outdoor gathering spaces with barbecue grills. A community room with a shared kitchen is also available. More than half of the apartments feature adaptable designs, including 15 mobility-accessible units and 10 communication-accessible units.
Located near public transit and shopping, the all-electric development uses high-efficiency heat pumps and energy-efficient windows. Since 2017, the county has invested more than $343 million in affordable housing infrastructure. That investment has helped create more than 3,900 new homes, with nearly 2,200 more currently in development.
