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County readies Parkmoor youth hub and mixed‑income housing; openings expected this fall
Summary
Santa Clara County officials told supervisors the Parkmoor hub — a combined youth services center, school space and adjacent housing project — is on track for fall occupancy and a November grand opening, pairing a youth-focused service hub with 79 affordable housing units.
Santa Clara County staff told supervisors Aug. 12 that the Parkmoor campus project, which pairs a new youth hub with an affordable housing development, is nearing occupancy and slated for a public opening in November.
What was presented: The Parkmoor Community Apartments development includes 79 affordable housing units and an on-site youth hub that will host a new OIA Academy school, a child supervision area, shower and laundry facilities, a commercial kitchen and program space. Office of Supportive Housing acting director KJ Kaminski and Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) staff said a temporary certificate of occupancy for the hub is targeted for late August or early September, with housing move‑ins to follow.
Why it matters: The project connects transitional‑age youth services and long‑term housing. Officials described 20 permanent supportive housing units tied to DFCS referrals, 20 units targeted for transitional‑age households and 39 additional income‑restricted units (mix of 30%, 50% and 60% area‑median income levels). KJ said referral processes are underway and that permanent supportive units will take DFCS referrals while other units will be drawn from the housing authority and the project’s waiting list.
Community outreach and services: Supervisors and staff discussed outreach to surrounding neighborhoods and businesses, traffic and pedestrian safety near the site, evening hours for the hub, and use of the large on‑site kitchen for hot meals and instructional programming. Supervisor Ellenberg asked for a formalized neighborhood outreach plan and a one‑page information sheet; DFCS and the Office of Supportive Housing agreed to provide those materials and to coordinate with the supervisor’s office.
Funding and next steps: County staff said some housing financing comes from Measure A (2016 housing bond), state sources and other development funding. Staff requested board direction to finalize outreach and prepare for move‑in; the board voted to receive the report and directed staff to return with outreach details.
