Affordable Development With Local Roots
For decades, Century has been at the forefront of mission-driven affordable housing development, tracing its origins back to our early days as a state agency.
Now, Century Affordable Development, Inc. (CADI) carries forward our legacy of development. Our experience in fostering collaborative, service-enriched communities like Century Villages at Cabrillo guides our efforts in promoting hope and healing throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
West Los Angeles VA Campus
Signature, campus-based community for formerly homeless veterans
Located on the West Los Angeles VA campus in the Brentwood neighborhood, this signature, large-scale community represents one of the most ambitious efforts in the nation to address veteran homelessness. Century Housing, in partnership with Thomas Safran & Associates and U.S.VETS, formed the West LA Veterans Collective to pursue the development of a minimum of 1,200 homes for homeless and at-risk veterans on the 200-acre West LA VA North Campus. In 2019, the Collective was selected by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to serve as principal developer of the site.
The West LA Veterans Collective is responsible for the long-term planning, development, renovation, and operation of this nationally significant campus. Century Housing currently has three projects completed, one additional project under construction, and additional phases in predevelopment. Together, Century and its partners are advancing the largest single coordinated effort to house homeless veterans in the United States, creating a stable, service-rich community designed to support dignity, recovery, and long-term housing stability.
Century Villages at Cabrillo
A nationally recognized, integrated community serving veterans and families
Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC) is a comprehensive, campus-style residential community established to break the cycle of homelessness for veterans, families, and individuals. Located on a former 27-acre U.S. Naval housing site, CVC is now home to more than 1,500 residents living in a mix of transitional and permanent supportive housing. The community is widely recognized as a national model for public-private partnership and collective impact.
Founded in 1997, CVC was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization when the U.S. Department of Defense transferred the property under the McKinney Act for the purpose of serving people experiencing homelessness. Century serves as the backbone organization, coordinating collaboration among more than a dozen on-site service providers to ensure residents have access to housing, supportive services, and pathways to long-term stability.
More Campus Communities
Building upon more than 20 years of experience developing, managing, and providing services at Century Villages at Cabrillo, Century plans communities with—not just for—residents.
CDU/MLK Collaborative
Master-Planned Community
Mixed-use affordable, workforce, and student housing in planning phase
Comprised of a partnership between Charles Drew University and Century Housing, the CDU/MLK Wellness Collaborative envisions a safe, vibrant, and walkable transit-oriented health and wellness community. It will include a cohesive and integrated mix of affordable, workforce, student, and mixed-income housing developed on a twelve-acre site.
The housing will include distinct phases of affordable family and senior housing. The project is in the entitlements and predevelopment phase.
One San Pedro
201 W 1st St, San Pedro, CA 90731
Master-planned redevelopment of the Rancho San Pedro public housing community
The One San Pedro Collaborative comprised of Century, The Richman Group, and National Core, was selected by the Housing Authority to redevelop a 22-acre public housing community on the shore of the LA Harbor. The Collaborative will master plan, entitle, develop, and operate replacement public housing along with new affordable and market rate homes with retail and service space.
As part of the One San Pedro Collaborative, Century will codevelop up to 1,400 new homes and service spaces, including replacement housing for the 478 families that call Rancho San Pedro home. The community is being entitled under a specific plan with the city of Los Angeles with expected approval in 2024.
New Affordable Development
Century develops modern, attractive, affordable homes designed to meet the specific needs of low-income families, seniors, Veterans, and residents with special needs.
Preservation of Affordable Housing
Century actively acquires income-restricted properties to preserve affordability. We perform substantial renovations to bring new life to older, neglected properties.
Coming Soon
These Century-developed, service-enriched communities are on track to provide more quality affordable housing.
Managing For More Impact
Century manages and maintains our portfolio of award-winning, LEED Platinum-certified properties to ensure long-term affordability and viability for our residents. Providing a safe and beautiful environment for residents—including people who have experienced homelessness, extreme poverty, trauma, mental illness, or substance abuse—improves their quality of life. Our asset and property management staff are trained to address the immediate needs of residents and to put our mission ahead of short-term solutions.
Learn more about the life-changing outcomes tied to building community and collaboration through integrated services.
