Metro at Florence, a partnership between Meta Development and the County of Los Angeles, will catalyze the transformation of the unincorporated Florence-Firestone community by creating 158 new affordable homes, of which 72 will be permanent supportive housing. Awarded $30.8 million, the project will support residents by providing onsite supportive services spaces, laundry facilities, and outdoor recreational spaces. In addition, the project will promote more biking, walking, and transit use by constructing a new bicycle boulevard by purchasing nine new zero emission buses. In collaboration with LA County Public Works and LA Metro, the project will invest $13.1 million into projects within the Metro @ Florence community, including eight zero emission buses as well as promoting more biking, walking, and transit use by constructing a new bicycle boulevard.
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