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(LOMPOC, Calif.) – The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) is honored to announce that Escalante Meadows, located in Guadalupe, has received the prestigious Sterling Achievement Award from the Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA). This national recognition highlights Escalante Meadows as a model for innovation and impact in affordable housing and supportive services.
Escalante Meadows completed a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion of public housing to become permanent supportive housing for Veterans, households experiencing homelessness, and other vulnerable individuals. The development provides a total of 80 units, including 3 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) units, 9 RAD units, and 63 Section 8 units. Through creative problem-solving and collaboration, the Escalante Meadows team overcame significant engineering, architectural, and environmental challenges to bring this vision to life…