December 5, 2025
Ribboncutting at City Heights’ Serenade on 43rd
“At Serenade on 43rd, we’re not just providing homes – we’re building opportunity.” – Rebecca Louie, President & CEO, Wakeland Housing.
Schmidt Design Group joined Wakeland Housing, Housing Innovation Partners (HIP), DAHLIN Architecture Planning Interiors, and Sun Country Builders for the ribboncutting of Serenade on 43rd! This new affordable housing community transformed a 0.68-acre site into an aesthetic and cohesive community of 65 affordable homes. We’re proud to have been a part of this project, which honors the history and cultural context of City Heights while bringing much-needed, high-quality affordable housing to the area.
Serenade on 43rd is focused on community building and person-centered care. Its four buildings- two rehabilitated two-story buildings, a new four-story building, and a standalone community building- are connected through a variety of communal spaces including open courtyards, a tot lot, and an outdoor dining area. A series of murals located throughout the site were designed by local artist Josué Baltezar Jr. and painted in collaboration with City Heights residents in an artistic endeavor led by the ArtReach San Diego Mural Program. The development was also built to Green Point Rated standards and features a water-wise palette of native and drought tolerant plants to contribute to the overall sustainability goals.
https://www.wakelandhdc.com/serenade-opening.html
