The Jordan Downs housing redevelopment in Watts is leaving the past behind.
A Thriving New Community
Replaces WWII Era Housing
The award-winning* Jordan Downs housing redevelopment in Watts is an inspiring story of success and a model for affordable communities throughout the United States. Dilapidated units originally built as WWII worker housing are being replaced by a proud new community.
Vibrant Transformation
Improving lives throughout the community
Jordan Downs is transforming into a vibrant and sustainable mixed-use urban village through the collaborative public-private efforts of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), affordable housing developers BRIDGE Housing and The Michaels Organization, and commercial developer Primestor.
A New Heartbeat
Residents enjoy green spaces and parks at Jordan Downs
In addition to neighborhood parks, at the heart of the transformed village of 1,500+ residential units is a Central Park that will help improve the health and quality of life of the entire community.
Economically Sustainable
The first new retail development in Watts in nearly 40 years
The new Freedom Plaza retail center is adjacent to Jordan Downs’ Cedar Grove and New Harvest affordable apartments. Many residents who live in Jordan Downs walk to work at Freedom Plaza. This new economic engine provides stable employment for dozens of residents.
WESTSIDE URBAN FORUM
2021 Design Awards Best Retail/Restaurant Citation Award Freedom Plaza
SCANPH HOMES WITHIN REACH
2020 Best Transformative Communities Development of the Year Jordan Downs
LOS ANGELES BUSINESS COUNCIL
2021 Architecture Design Award, Retail/Restaurant Freedom Plaza
PCBC GOLD NUGGET
2020 Grand Award - Judges Special Award of Excellence Jordan Downs Phase 1