Martin Luther King-Marcus Garvey Coop Apartments

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The Martin Luther King-Marcus Garvey Square Cooperative Apartments in San Francisco was one of the first developments of its kind in the late 1960s—it provided the opportunity for low-income individuals to build equity and stake ownership in their community. By 2008, however, the development was in poor condition and risked losing its Sec. 8 status and being foreclosed upon. Irvine, Calif.–based developer Related California not only renovated the complex, but also brought the community back to life with new amenities and a bright aesthetic, all while facing difficult financial challenges along the way.