Alpha Square

Mixed-use new construction development producing 203 high efficiency micro-apartment units low-income households at risk of homelessness.  Alpha Square consists of a single six-story building with a five-story Type III A residential structure above a Type I ground floor concrete podium deck. The ground floor includes two retail spaces at the corner of Market Street and 14th. The $47 million development is celebrated as a successful model of the Housing First approach to ending homelessness, and was awarded the BIA’s 2015 Best Affordable Project ICON Award as well as Affordable Development of the Year from Our City San Diego magazine.

  • 86,928 GSF residential
  • 5,417 GSF commercial
  • Rooftop recreation area
  • 74-space,18,700 SF  underground parking structure
  • Each unit is completely furnished, including appliances, linens, and housewares

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