100% Supportive Housing

supportive housing in new york city

Creating Stability and Opportunity for Vulnerable Populations

Supportive housing is a vital solution for addressing the complex needs of New York City's most vulnerable residents. By combining affordable housing with essential support services such as healthcare, job training, and substance abuse treatment, supportive housing provides a stable foundation for individuals and families to rebuild their lives. This approach not only helps reduce homelessness but also alleviates the burden on public services like emergency healthcare and the criminal justice system.

The implementation of 100% supportive housing ensures that individuals facing chronic homelessness, disabilities, or mental health challenges have access to both stable housing and the resources necessary for improving their quality of life. In a city with rising housing costs, supportive housing offers a sustainable path forward by providing residents not just a place to live but the tools they need to thrive.

Supportive housing plays a critical role in overcoming the intertwined issues of homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse. By providing both housing and comprehensive services, this model empowers residents to break free from cycles of instability and become active contributors to their communities. Ultimately, 100% supportive housing fosters a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient New York City.

100% SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

Typology: New Build, Supportive Housing Development

Location: New York, NY

Year: 2024

Status: Ongoing, Unbuilt

Size: 185,000 SF

Client: Private

Collaborators: Private

Design Team: Nathan E. Minett RA, Kevin Atkinson, Myat Khine, Xiaoxuan Hu, Kenneth Namkung, Jigz Miranda, Fil Hechanova