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Jacaranda on 9th

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Address

901 Beech St. San Diego, CA 92101

Owner / Developer

Community HousingWorks

Architect

Stephen Dalton Architects

Contractor

Highland

Civil Engineer

Pasco Laret Suiter & Associates

Landscape Architect

Schmidt Design Group

Structural Engineer

BWE Engineers

Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer

FARD Engineers

Electrical Engineer

FARD Engineers

Interiors

Stephen Dalton Architects

Photo credit: Haley Hill Photography

JACARANDA ON 9TH delivers 88 high-quality apartment homes to the historic Cortez Hill neighborhood of Downtown San Diego. Developed on a compact 0.4-acre site, the five-story development offers one- and two-bedroom units.

Architecturally, the building is designed to fit between a more intimate neighborhood and the surrounding downtown environment. Its form breaks up building masses through angled wall planes, creating visual interest, rhythm, and balance. A teal corner tower serves as a prominent signpost, while a gray tower and its window pattern reflect the aesthetic of neighboring buildings, helping the project remain respectful to its context.

To support density and access to the outdoors, the design incorporates open-ended corridors and open stairways. A south-facing courtyard offers residents abundant sunlight and a welcoming outdoor space, while a community room overlooking the courtyard provides a gathering place with direct outdoor access. Additional amenities include computer lab, meeting room, children’s play area, barbeques, bike storage room, leasing office, and laundry facilities.

The development includes 14 Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) units. It also offers 87 project-based vouchers administered through the San Diego Housing Commission.

Jacaranda on 9th stands as a thoughtfully designed, community-focused development that brings high-quality affordable housing to the Cortez Hill neighborhood.

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