The Downtown @ 700-2nd project is the first Green Workforce Housing Demonstration project to provide affordable rental housing in the Albuquerque’s Downtown core. The site was chosen for its proximity to near-by public transportation options, jobs, and retail and community services.

Downtown @ 700-2nd represents a culmination of experience both locally and nationally that supports the concept of providing green and sustainable affordable housing in a mixed income environment with supportive services that allows formerly homeless, disabled and disadvantaged people the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

The project provides housing for 72 residents including 12 market rate apartment units and 60 apartment units for persons below 60% of the area median income (AMI) with 18 apartments set aside for persons with special needs and incomes below 30% AMI.

Project Developer: Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico

Based in Albuquerque, the Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico is a statewide non-profit housing organization incorporated in 1996 that develops, owns and manages a variety of affordable supportive housing options for homeless and near homeless individuals who suffer from behavioral health issues. SHC-NM’s community partners offer a comprehensive range of supportive services that, in combination, optimizes residents’ health, recovery, independence and housing stability. The Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico has assisted over 1,000 families and individuals to avoid and escape homelessness.

Project Design Team:

Architect: Dekker/Perich/Sabatini

Contractor: Global Structures Inc

Development Consultant: Villagemakers LLC