Sol Housing
Somos Apartments
Somos Apartments
Sol Housing
Somos Apartments
Project location
7200 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Project phase
Approved
What's in the Works
Somos Apartments is a mixed-use, 70-unit affordable housing development in Albuquerque's International District for seniors 55 and older. The development features 70 1-bedroom apartments and retail space to support business incubation opportunities. Somos is envisioned to complete the International Marketplace established in the 2000 Near Heights Metropolitan Area Plan. The concept is to provide a a vibrant and culturally interesting place-based building design that meets many levels of community need. The added housing, amenities, new landscaping, and lighting will enliven the vacant lot with beautification and safety improvements that are highly prioritized by community members.
Community and Resident Benefits
Affordable Housing
This development will add 59 affordable housing units and 11 market-rate units in the International District for seniors 55 and older with low and moderate incomes. Built with Universal Design throughout the development, Somos provides a home where seniors can age in place as their abilities change. Somos will have a veteran's preference and provide many amenities including a community room, fitness center, bicycle storage, on-site food pantry, and on-site enrichment services.
Transit-Oriented
Somos will be a 2-minute walk from the nearest transit stop at the ART International District Station. The apartment community will provide indoor bicycle storage, two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on the site, and a dedicated parking space outside of the secured parking area for rideshare vehicles such as Uber and Lyft. Equitable access to all forms of alternative transportation such as Zero-Fare bus service, rideshare, carpools, electric vehicles, and bicycles is vital for sustainable and regenerative mixed-income communities.
Business Incubation
The proposed development envisions neighborhood-serving shops and restaurants to bring needed amenities to the area. Sol Housing will provide lower-cost storefront locations to local business incubation programs like the International District Community Development Corporation to help small businesses get started while providing jobs, income, and services needed and used by community members.