<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4HzwX8_1F4Loh3800" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4HzwX8_1F4Loh3800" width="1662" height="1247" ><figcaption>Fontana City staff members along with Related California members at the groundbreaking.&nbsp; (Adeniyi Latinwo/Staff)</figcaption></figure>Construction has begun on a new affordable housing development in Fontana that will bring 50 income-restricted homes to a city-owned vacant lot and provide additional housing options for low and very low-income families.Notable city officials, staff members and development partners gathered Wednesday, Aug. 26, for the groundbreaking of Fontana Courtplace I, a 50-unit, 100% affordable housing development planned for 11172 Sierra Avenue.The groundbreaking marked the beginning of construction on the three-story residential project, which is expected to be completed in 2027.Notable city staff members fromthe city of Fontana were present at the groundbreaking, along with elected officials, representatives from Related California and other development partners. Their attendance highlighted the city's involvement in bringing the project from a vacant property to a planned affordable housing community.Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren joined U.S. Rep. Norma Torres, D-Pomona, Ann Silverberg, president and CEO of Related California Affordable, and Josh LaBarge, CEO of LaBarge Industries, among those participating in the ground- breaking.“Today we are breaking ground on new opportunities, stability and a stronger future for Fontana families. Fontana Court Place. Doesn’t that sound great?” Warren said. “We’ll become 100% affordable community housing, providing a place for individuals and families that are not only just safe, but that they have lives that they can look forward to leading in equality for their future.”Fontana Courtplace I will feature apartments ranging from one to three bedrooms, including one- to three-bedroom units designed to accommodate families of varying sizes.The development is intended for households earning between 30% and 60% of the area's median income, putting the apartments within reach of families who may otherwise face challenges finding housing at an affordable price.In addition to the residential units, the development will provide onsite social services for residents. Those services are expected to offer additional resources and support to families living in the community. The project will transform a vacant, city-owned lot along Sierra Avenue into a residential development, adding housing to an area where the city continues to experience population growth.Fontana, incorporated in 1952, has grown into one of the largest communities in San Bernardino County, with more than 213,000 residents, according to the city. The city's continued growth has increased the need for additional housing, including units that are affordable to lower-income residents. Related California is developing the project as part of its broader work on multifamily residential and mixed-use developments throughout the state.According to the company, Related California has more than 22,500 residential units completed or under construction and more than 5,000 affordable units in pre-development. The company has also worked with more than 45 municipalities and more than 30 nonprofit organizations throughout California.The developer said its projects are designed to exceed industry benchmarks in areas including design, construction, sustainability and property management.The Fontana Courtplace I project also represents a partnership between the city and private development partners to put a city-owned property to use for housing.The development comes as cities throughout California continue to look for ways to increase the supply of affordable housing and provide housing options for residents at different income levels.“Out of pocket costs are getting out of control and yet this city continues to push forward, continues to figure out a way to make ends meet and to build for the next generation,” said Congresswoman Torres. “No one wants to leave Fontana. We want to keep everyone here that grows up here.”</div></body>

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Construction has begun on a new affordable housing development in Fontana that will bring 50 income-restricted homes to a city-owned vacant lot and provide additional housing options for low and very low-income families. Notable city officials, staff members and development partners gathered Wednesday, Aug. 26, for the groundbreaking of Fontana...

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