New Community-Oriented Design Addresses Climate
Corazón del Valle in Panorama City has a unique new design by Perkins and Will, which was created through a community design process with neighbors of the development. The design addresses the hot, arid climate through the use of greenery, water, shade, and wind flow to provide a comfortable public space. The shaded courtyards provide air to the apartments for both passive and active cooling. Greenery throughout the development is supplied completely by a greywater system using the onsite laundry.
The 180 apartments at Corazón del Valle will come in a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans for low-income families. Other components will include 3,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, as well as bicycle and vehicle parking.