Balboa Metro
Van Nuys, CA
LA Metro and LAFHBUILDS, Inc. are jointly developing surplus LA Metro property as part of the 10K Sites initiative on the Balboa Station parking lot. LAFHBUILDS was selected as the development partner in 2026, after an RFP process run by LA Metro. Egan | Simon Architecture is serving as the project architect.
Quick Facts
Location: Balboa Transit Station (6338 Balboa Blvd)
Number of new homes: Aproximately 321 new homes for individuals and families
Affordability: 100% of new homes will be affordable to households making less than 70% of Area Median Income.
Current timeline: Community engagement, please fill out the survey below for continued updates about the project
Overview
Site plans include approximately 321 affordable homes across two buildings, space for a cultural center bookstore, a YMCA, and parking for residents. Additionally, LAFHBUILDS is working closely with the Beverly-Vermont Community Land Trust to launch a robust community engagement process, and to gather community feedback and input.
Construction will occur in two phases – one for each building. The project includes landscaped elements, featuring shade, tree plantings, and seating for people to gather. Active transportation improvements along Victory Blvd will be implemented with coordination with Metro and City of LA for improved sidewalks, bike paths, street trees, additional bike lockers, lighting, and pedestrian safety upgrades at intersections. A new commuter plaza establishes direct visual connections between these proposed improvements. Ingress and egress out of the site shall be carefully coordinated with Birmingham Community High School.
LAFHBUILDS welcomes your comments in the survey below – please let us know about your hopes and concerns for the site, what you would like to see, and provide your name and email if you would like to receive periodic updates about this development project. For more information, please reach out to Ross Young, Director of Development, at ryoung@lafhbuilds.org