Solterra
131-155 Chambers Street
El Cajon, CA

Expected Completion - Spring 2013

Project Description:
Solterra is a 49 unit senior residence which will offer an affordable, quality living space for persons over 60 years of age. Chambers Senior Residences will include traditional and modern design ideas blended into a progressive El Cajon style. At the street level, commercial space in the south building with awning-shaded storefronts will face Chambers Street and will provide opportunities for new businesses to locate adjacent to a growing downtown. Building activity spaces in the north building will front on Linda Way and a large community room will open onto the public plaza on Chambers Street. Tree-lined sidewalks will be widened to 12 ft on Chambers and 10 ft on Linda Way to be consistent with the City’s focus on creating walkable communities. The residential entry plazas on both buildings will create a welcoming urban front door and courtyard for the residences above. A management office and computer lounge, mailboxes, other resident amenity space, and elevators will be key components of the building entries. Covered parking will hide behind the street front spaces and building entry plazas, and both buildings will have gated parking entries on Linda Way and the alley. A daily shuttle and/or a flex car will be provided to accommodate the many residents who will elect to live a car-free lifestyle.