California state transit department in San Leandro, California

Ashland Village Apartments, located at 1300 Kentwood Lane in San Leandro, California, is a community that was acquired by Eden Housing in 2009 to ensure long-term affordability and improve the quality of life for residents. The complex has been renovated to include a modern Community Building with a computer lab and internet access, as well as a community room, kitchenette, outdoor gathering spaces, and new management offices. The apartments have been upgraded with new interiors, roofs, accessibility features, and landscaped areas with tot-lots and play areas. On-site laundry facilities are available for residents' convenience. Ashland Village is situated near restaurants, a Youth Center, a library, and a shopping mall with amenities such as movie theaters, a fitness gym, and personal services. A local transit bus route stops in front of the building, providing easy access to freeways 880 and 580. On-site parking is also available for residents with cars. The institution has received awards such as the 2010 Readers' Choice Award in the Preservation Category from Affordable Housing Finance Magazine and an Honorable Mention in the Metropolitan/Urban Housing Category at the 2010 Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards.