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Grand Opening of Salvator Apartments on Arden Way

Mogavero Architects closed out the month of June 2023 by celebrating a huge milestone – the completion of the long-awaited Salvator Apartments on Arden Way! The 128-unit development by Community HousingWorks brings gorgeous, sustainable, transit-oriented affordable housing to the bustling mixed-use neighborhood on the Arden corridor in North Sacramento. Several of our team members who worked on the project, including Principals Cesar Medina and Renner Johnston and Associates Toffee Kittisathanon and Lisa Halpin, attended the celebratory grand opening of Salvator alongside members of the development and design teams. Aimed at families earning 50-70% of the area median income, the Salvator Apartments project received over 2,000 applications before its completion, signifying the deep need for high quality affordable housing in the greater Sacramento area. It was a true honor to work on this important project that will serve its community for years to come. Congratulations to the whole team and, especially, the new residents who call Salvator Apartments “home”. To learn more about the project, click here.

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Farewell to our Human Resources Manager, Cheryl!

It was a bittersweet sendoff for our Office & HR Manager, Cheryl Lewis, as we celebrated her much-deserved retirement last week. Cheryl has been with Mogavero Architects since 2016 and has brought tremendous light and laughter to our office culture ever since. She has diligently led us through challenges both big and small over the years: From a complicated office renovation and relocation effort, an entire global pandemic, leadership changes, and more – Cheryl’s commitment to our success never once waned. We will miss Cheryl terribly, but we are so excited for what retirement has in store for her! Thank you for being AWESOMENESS PERSONIFIED, Cheryl!

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Celebrating the Grand Opening of Cashin’s Field

The Nevada City community welcomed Cashin’s Field with open arms during its ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 21st, 2023. Members of the development team, design crew, and local officials were among the attendees at the festivities celebrating the project’s grand opening. The 51-unit affordable housing development received over 1,000 applications within the first few months of the waiting list becoming available – demonstrating the region’s extreme need for quality, multifamily affordable housing. Affordable Housing Development Corporation (AHDC) is at the helm of this project and worked diligently with the surrounding Nevada County jurisdiction to push for the project’s approval, development, and ultimate construction. Other key members of the team included General Contractor Sunseri Associates, McProud Associates Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering by SCO Planning and Engineering, and interiors by Lisa Bennet. Despite recent downpours of snow, the Grand Opening for Cashin’s Field took place on a beautiful clear day with plenty of sunshine to welcome the project’s residents into their new home. With its regionally-inspired, nature-centered design, Cashin’s provides an invaluable opportunity for 51 new families to enjoy the serene beauty of the Sierra Nevada Foothills in an affordable, safe, sustainable community.

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Mogavero does the 2023 Women Build Event!

Several of us here at Mogavero Architects had the pleasure of participating in this year’s “Women Build” event hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento. Every year, the Women Build event brings together hundreds of individuals across dozens of sectors to address the housing crisis affecting many families in Sacramento & Yolo Counties.  Women Build promotes empowerment, solidarity, and education by inviting members of the public to participate in the building of homes for Habitat for Humanity housing recipients. In many cases, volunteers are given the opportunity to work directly alongside these recipients, who each put in 500 hours of “sweat equity” towards their down payment, to build the homes they will later live their lives in. Habitat for Humanity homeowners are selected based on qualifications such as need for adequate shelter, income of 30-80% of the AMI, and willingness to partner with HFH. Their mortgages are carried by HFH and offered to the recipients at a 30-year, 0% interest fixed rate, ensuring long-term affordability. Our team spent the day learning construction techniques like hanging siding & installing insulation, all while giving back to those in need. Habitat’s incredible staff of Contractors and Organizers offered invaluable knowledge about construction site protocol and community building. Best of all, it was an honor to meet and work with some of this year’s Habitat for Humanity housing recipients.  Thank you, Habitat for Humanity team, for having us! We can’t wait to do it again next year! 

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Lowden Lane Apartments Under Construction

Construction is underway at the new Lowden Lane Apartments in Redding, California. Affordable Housing Development Corporation (AHDC) and Central Valley Coalition for Affordable Housing (CVCAH) are behind this 4.3-acre project at 2775 Lowden Lane. The first phase of the project includes 61 units of low-income, affordable housing that is aimed at serving qualifying seniors 62+ who earn 30-60% of the area median income. Lowden Lane is located in the southeast quadrant of Redding and boasts close proximity to many service amenities including transit, supermarkets, and pharmacies that will serve future residents and their daily needs. The architectural intent of Lowden Lane is to compliment the design elements of the surrounding neighborhood and the natural elements of the site. The buildings are thoughtfully arranged so that as much of the existing site trees can be preserved, creating a “village in the woods” feel. The community includes a fitness facility and other gathering spaces, including a sewing room that overlooks the surrounding foliage. Completion of the project is anticipated to be Summer of 2023.

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New Associates

Lisa Halpin Dominic Mogavero Toffee Kittisathanon We are excited to announce the promotion of new Associates. These individuals provide invaluable contributions and distinguish themselves through their demonstrated leadership and commitment to the firm. We are beyond honored to be a part of their continued architectural journey. A talented Architect and mentor, Lisa Halpin stands out for her thoughtful design and organized project management. She demonstrates leadership with her involvement and growth of the internship program, as well as her ongoing contribution towards the refinement of internal processes. Dominic Mogavero is the firm’s Director of Development Services who approaches projects with an unwavering dedication towards managing cohesive collaboration among stakeholders and is laser focused on the success our clients. His continuous pursuit of strategic operational improvement makes him an invaluable asset. Toffee Kittisathanon is a Senior Designer with a focus on competitions, RFPs, and RFQs. A leader in interpersonal communication, she elevates the firm with her mastery of consultant and agency coordination as well as her keen eye for cultivating brand identity.

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Honoring the Life of Michael Notestine

We are sad to announce the recent passing of our dear partner of more than 30 years, Michael Notestine. Mike was a native of Northern California. He served in the Air Force guarding ICBM silos in North Dakota where he met the love of his life, Kathy Moen. After military service, marriage to Kathy, and Planning School, Mike spent several years at the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA). In the late 1980s, Mike went into private planning practice. Shortly thereafter, he sought out help with the urban design element for a Master Plan for Downtown Roseville. This endeavor led to the formation of a partnership with Craig Stradley and David Mogavero in 1990. For over 25 years, Mike provided planning services to many Northern California communities. His work shaped places throughout the region including Bakersfield, Visalia, Chico, Willits, Grass Valley, Locke, Redding, San Rafael, Woodland, Yuba City, in Sacramento for Central City Urban Design, the R Street Corridor, Oak Park, Fair Oaks and Antelope/North Sacramento. This work was nearly always for redevelopment of existing neighborhoods, downtowns, and broader existing communities and often involved large, charette-style community engagements. Mike was also an avid participant in the well-being of his community. This was most significantly manifested with his tenure for 21 years on the Sacramento City Planning Commission where he gained the respect of staff, elected officials, his Commissioner peers, and the real estate community for his balanced and thoughtful leadership. Perhaps most importantly, Mike was the emotional mainstay of our practice and many community-wide debates for all those years. Mike was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2010. With Kathy by his side, he fought it bravely – ultimately extending his life many years longer than his initial prognosis. Calm, wise, and always kind and caring for all of us. He inspired us all to be our best selves. We love him and will miss him dearly. Kathy and her family will be holding a celebration of Mike’s life in late February. If you are interested in attending, please send us an email architects@mogaveroarchitects.com. We are eager to celebrate Mike’s impact with the people who knew and loved him.

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Renner Johnston mentors ULI Sacramento Young Leaders Group

Principal Renner Johnston was one of the featured mentors at the recently concluded ULI Sacramento Young Leaders Group (YLG) Forum. The YLG Forums feature groups of 10-15 young professionals from different niches of the real estate planning and development field who meet monthly January through June with a group mentor to share and learn about land use, real estate development, and our local community. The mission of the YLG is to increase the involvement and influence of young real estate professionals in the Sacramento region and to develop programs and opportunities for the industry’s future leaders. Open to members age 35 and under, this is a great program to develop skills and build relationships.

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West Apartments is well underway

The West Apartments complex is under construction in West Sacramento’s Bridge District, on the Sacramento River. The five-story, mixed-use complex has 287 residences and takes full advantage of the significant views overlooking the river, Tower Bridge, Sutter Health Park, and Downtown Sacramento. Ground floor retail on Riverfront Street provides 8,000 square feet of active street frontage facing the Rivercats Baseball Stadium. Check out the drone footage of the construction project from a recent Sacramento Bee article here.