The Water Revival project in California centers around reimagining a pool space to teach about water conservation and creating a mixed-use development. It will include residential units with income diversity, community spaces, and offices. The development is designed with sustainability features like on-site water recycling, solar energy, and drought-resistant landscaping to promote water and energy conservation in the neighborhood.

1. The Water Revival project centers on creating spaces for play along a reimagined
pool that teaches the community about the value and opportunities created by this
scarce resource in California. Architectural form takes inspiration from the site’s
Spanish history and mild climate, applying urban design patterns that promote
security and a comfortable pedestrian experience, resulting in a mixed-use anchor
for the neighborhood.
WATER REVIVAL
REACTIVACION DEL AGUA
WATER CONSERVATION
Awareness and education about water, promoted through site design and
details, will stimulate positive changes in residents’ resource use. WaterSense
fixtures reduce the need for potable water, greywater is reused in toilets and
mechanical systems, and rooftops collect rainwater for irrigation.
DEFENSIBLE SPACE
As prioritized by former HUD Secretary, Henry Cisneros, certain site and
design characteristics can reduce crime. Water Revival features clearly
demarcated ownership, visible space, lighting, a limited use of visual barriers,
and windows with wide views, among others.
MIXED-USE / MIXED-INCOME
To fortify the residential integrity of the Lower West Side, complementary
functions such as outreach support offices, community classrooms, and
a cooperative space are arranged around Monteria Plaza. Incorporating
student-families attending SBCC provides income diversity and reduces
economic isolation.
Architectural details, derived from the Spanish Colonial and Mission Revival
styles, prioritize those elements that respond to the natural environment and
blend with the surrounding neighborhood.
ARCHITECTURAL COMPATIBILITY
Energy efficiency measures including passive ventilation, day lighting, and
tight insulation reduce the energy demand by 45%. The energy to meet
remaining demand is sourced from rooftop solar panels as part of a public-
private partnership (PPP).
RENEWABLE + REDUCED ENERGY
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2. REDUCE WATER-USE All water-using appliances and
fixtures have the EPA’s WaterSense label.
RAINWATER CAPTURE The rooftop is designed to capture
over 330,000 gallons of rainwater annually. The dramatic
movement of water cascading from the roof channel
to the second story cistern sends a powerful message
about the source of water used on-site. Balcony cisterns
direct water into subterranean storage tanks for filtration;
rainwater meets 100% of the community’s irrigation and
recreation needs. Atop the tower, a sizeable solar hot
water cistern meets the water needs of the community
outreach offices and the cooperative.
ON-SITE WATER RE-CYCLE (OWR) The OWR system merges
innovative technology with ecological processes to
effectively treat and reuse wastewater on-site. The
replicable OWR model’s smaller infrastructure footprint
and lighter carbon footprint are appropriate for our
national crisis of infrastructure degradation. The process
mimics the efficient ecological processes of coastal
wetlands combined with filtration and disinfection- all
of which occur in subterranean tanks. Above ground,
a series of connected vegetated swales with signage
educate the community about the underground
mechanics.
1 GREY WATER + BLACK WATER
The system intakes water
from greywater sources
(showers, faucets, laundry) &
blackwater sources (toilets,
kitchen sinks). 2 ANOXIC TANK Allows the
sold particles to settle and
introduces engineered
bacteria to digest the
organic matter.
3 GRAVEL FILTERS Gravel
attracts nutrients and
deposits a high-quality
effluent.
4 TIDAL CELLS Water is
washed across a series
of membranes.
5 ULTRA-VIOLET TREATMENT Water is
disinfected through utlraviolet light
and chlorine as needed.
6 STORAGE + USE Complaint with the California Plumbing Code and
NSF 350, the treated water is stored underground for non-potable
uses such as flushing toilets and mechanical systems.
NATIVE + DROUGHT
RESISTANT PLANTS
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SUBTERRANEAN IRRIGATION
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RAINWATER CISTERNS
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ROOFTOP SPOUT
Visual connection from roof to ground
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STOOPS
Stairs are a gathering place
for residents of all ages.
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ROOFTOP SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAICS
Powers 100% of electricity demand
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VIEWS FROM UNITS TO COURTYARD
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UNIVERSAL ACCESS
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AMPLE DAYLIGHT
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3. GENERAL FLOORPLAN The units are distinct, allowing
for personalization and ownership. Defined entryways,
visible from other units, increase security. Windows are
oriented for natural cross-ventilation, views, and daylight.
To accommodate individual indoor climate needs and
seasonal peaks in temperature, the units have a multi-
room ductless mini-split in the family areas coupled with
an energy recovery ventilator.
THIRDFLOOR
9’-0”
13’-0”
12’-0”
9’-0”
10’-0”
8’-0”
DN
0 1 5 10
SECONDFLOOR
DN
UP
0 1 5 10
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ANALYSIS
REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIPS
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8 UNITS LEASED TO SBCC Santa Barbara Community
College is actively seeking partners for student housing.
Among low-income and first-generation college students,
more than a third are parents.
PLAZA MANAGED BY SANTA BARBARA
PARKS + REC Following construction,
SBPR will enter into a management
agreement with HASBC to operate and
maintain Monteria Plaza as an asset
to the surrounding community. This
allows HASBC to focus on resident
support while residents benefit from the
plaza amenities.
HASBC RESIDENT SERVICES + COMMUNITY OUTREACH
CO_OPERATIVE (1 FLOOR) 1,080 SFA
B
SERVICE OUTREACH OFFICES,
CLASSROOMS + RESIDENTIAL (3 FLOORS) 7,290 SF
D RESIDENTIAL (2 FLOORS + TUCK-UNDER PARKING) 4,860 SF
C RESIDENTIAL (3 FLOORS) 7,290 SF
E RESIDENTIAL (2/3 FLOORS + TUCK-UNDER PARKING) 14,850 SF
F RESIDENTIAL (2 FLOORS) 5,940 SF
G FAMILYOPPORTUNITY CENTER (1 FLOOR) 1,100 SF
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SERVICE OUTREACH
OFFICES + LEARNING CENTER
MONTERIA PLAZACAR PARKS
Consolidating cars into car parks
enhances safe pedestrian
access and reinforces the concept
of walkable neighborhoods.
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LOW-IMPACT DEVELOPMENT
100% of the on-site runoff is filtered and
absorbed by bioswales in the islands within
and around the car park.
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SOLAR HOT
WATER TOWER
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EASEMENTS
MAINTAINED
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URBAN DESIGN
Supports walkability by breaking the
superblock in two, improving visual diversity,
calming traffic, and increasing pedestrian
connectivity without compromising
safety.
WATER RIBBON
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BIKE PARKING (15)
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SOLAR PV
COMMUNITY GARDEN
+ PLAYGROUND
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4. $600
$500
$400
$300
$200
$100
REVENUE (Residential + Long-Term Leases)
YEAR 0 5 10 15 20
Thousands* * Figures shown do not
include income
inflation nor operating
expense inflation
Cash Flow
Operating Expenses
MONTERIA PLAZA The plaza activates
the corner, inviting transit riders,
cyclists, and pedestrians to share
the space. The community service
outreach offices, classrooms, food
trucks, and cooperative act as
destinations, promoting pedestrian
diversity. Encouraging this mix of users
increases site security and contributes
to the community’s value within the
neighborhood.
Landscape architecture clearly
distinguishes between public and
private realm by lowering the plaza from
the residential courtyard (responding to
the site’s topography), carefully placing
vegetation, and creating separate
pathways. Shade trees and the plaza
fountain provide cooling comfort while
places of rest, like benches, support
users of all ages.
SOURCES +
USES -
FHA Loan
9% LIHTC
Deferred Developer Fee
HASBC
NMTC
ITC
Construction
Developer Fee
Construction Contingency
Real Estate Attourney
LEED Certification
& Enhanced Commissioning
Tax Review
Environmental Analysis
On-Site Water Reuse System
Interest on Construction Loan
A&E Fee
27%
67% 2%
2%
3%
0.1%
1%
4%
1%
1%
3.5%
84%
2%
2%
0.007%
2%
$13.5M
FINANCIAL SOURCES + ALLOCATION The diversity of financial
sources leverages the development to provide a strong
return while maintaining a low degree of risk.
PRELIMINARY PRO FORMA Long-term
leases mitigate financial risk by
guaranteeing cash flows.
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