Vista, CA —Award-Winning Affordable Housing Developer Celebrates Opening of Paseo Artist Village, Catalyst for New Arts and Culture District in Vista

WHAT: -Paseo Artist Village is a pedestrian-friendly and transit-oriented mixed use affordable development with 60 apartments of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. The apartments are available to local Vista residents, artists, and veterans earning 30%-59% of the area median income.
As part of the Paseo Artist Village development, approximately 2,000 square feet of retail space is located on the corner of South Santa Fe Avenue and Guajome Street.
Reflecting the City of Vista’s vision for an Arts and Culture District and consistent with the city’s strong artist tradition, Paseo Artist Village is a gateway to this art neighborhood and a catalyst for vibrant new development along the South Santa Fe corridor. The property includes approximately 2,100 square feet of on-site artist workspace and art gallery showcased via windows facing South Santa Fe Avenue. Two art pieces were commissioned for Paseo: a glass and neon piece by San Diego native Brooke Barttlebort and an aluminum sculpture by Matt Devine, who has multiple pieces on display in San Diego County.
In keeping with CHW’s commitment to environmentally friendly building practices, the homes are designed to be energy and water efficient. Paseo Artist Village is GreenPoint Rated and Circulate San Diego MOVE Alliance certified.
-Materials including vinyl-plank flooring and no-VOC paint were chosen with consideration for indoor air quality
-A solar thermal pre-heating water system has been installed
-The buildings are solar photovoltaic ready
Paseo Artist Village was created to ensure that a variety of long-term families and individuals are able to afford to stay in Vista.
WHERE: – Paseo Artist Village 501 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92083
WHEN: Thursday, September 29, 2022 10 a.m. — Opening Celebration
WHO: Community HousingWorks CEO Sean Spear, Vista Mayor Judy Ritter, County of San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond
MORE INFO: -Community HousingWorks Website: https://chworks.org/