"Studio 819 is another great example of a public and private partnership. With 49 new energy-efficient affordable units and neighborhood serving retail space in a great location, it's a win, win, win for the city of Mountain View, ROEM and the surrounding community."

The development consists of a three-story building with 41 parking spaces on a surface parking lot and 49 bicycle parking spaces. Building amenities include a community room with a kitchen, a computer room, laundry facilities, free wireless Internet, a ground-floor courtyard with a barbecue grill and a third-floor roof deck. Studio 819 also provides approximately 1,640 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. ROEM and Eden are currently in negotiations with a popular local restaurant to lease the space.

“Studio 819 provides new homes for people who would otherwise not be able to afford to live in Mountain View,” said Linda Mandolini, president of Eden Housing. “We are happy to partner with the city and its commitment to making room in its community for new neighbors.”

The community was constructed using sustainable building methods and incorporates a number of green features designed to ensure its long-term energy-efficiency and sustainability. Studio 819 is pursuing USGBC's LEED-H Platinum certification, the highest industry standard for sustainable building design. The project will also comply with CALGreen Building Codes.

“Studio 819 is a transformational development, bringing much-needed workforce housing to our area residents,” said Robert Emami, CEO and president of ROEM Development Corporation. “ROEM's intent for Studio 819 was to develop a community that is forward thinking in its design, sustainable in its construction and offers access to high-quality living for our working residents. By combining ROEM's experience and a strong partnership with Eden and the city of Mountain View, Studio 819 achieves these goals.”

Studio 819 is financed with 9% low-income housing tax credits with financial support from the city of Mountain View, Wells Fargo community lending and investment, and the California community reinvestment corporation.

“We are proud to celebrate the grand opening of Studio 819 in Mountain View during affordable housing week,” said Mountain View mayor John McAlister. “In partnering with ROEM and Eden, we have taken another big step toward our goal to improve the quantity, diversity and affordability of housing in our community.”

In addition to the mayor, the grand opening speakers included honorable John Chiang, California state treasurer, and many other civic and government dignitaries.

After the groundbreaking reported last year, the resulting building timetable was slightly more than one year to completion.