Monroe Commons

Santa Clara, CA

Monroe Commons, a dynamic addition to Santa Clara, transforms an underutilized site into a new community providing 65 apartments, including studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. This affordable housing development caters to households earning between 25% and 120% of the area’s median income. Monroe Commons is committed to inclusivity, dedicating 25% of its units to adults with developmental disabilities.

Monroe Commons features a range of on-site amenities, such as a fitness center on the second floor, a game room on the third floor, a laundry room and community room on the ground floor, and 32,000 square-feet of open landscaped space, including a bocce court and play structures.

The development is designed with a variety of outdoor spaces for recreation and socializing

Project Specs

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Client/Owner: Freebird Development Company

Size: 65 units | 74,000 square feet

Photographer: Gary Belinsky

Project Team

General Contractor: CORE Builders

Structural: KPFF

Civil: Luk & Associates

Mechanical/Plumbing: Tommy Siu & Associates

Electrical: BWF Consulting Engineers

Landscape: Fogline Studio/PGAdesign

Acoustics: Salter

Waterproofing: Aquatech Consultancy

Sustainability: Bright Green Strategies

Fire Protection: Fire Systems

Design Awards

2024 Merit Award, Best Affordable Housing Community, Under 30 du/acre – Gold Nugget Design Awards, PCBC