Balboa Metro
Lake Balboa, CA
LA Metro and LAFHBUILDS, Inc. are jointly developing surplus LA Metro property as part of LA Metro’s 10K Homes 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: Approximately 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.
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Overview
Site plans include approximately 321 affordable homes across two phases, space for a cultural center bookstore, a YMCA, and parking for residents. Additionally, LAFHBUILDS is working closely with the BV 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 and neighboring community organizations and land owners.
LAFHBUILDS welcomes your comments in the section below–sign up to stay up to date on the project progress. 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 new community.