LA Family Housing Completes The Pano Housing Project
The $57 million development transforms a motel and adds new units to provide 90 supportive homes in Panorama City.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Philanthropy
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LA Family Housing has finalized The Pano, a supportive housing complex located at 8209 N. Sepulveda Boulevard in Panorama City. This $57 million project provides 90 total units to help address the need for stable housing in the region.
Why it matters
The development aims to provide long-term stability and dignity to residents by combining converted and newly constructed living spaces. The project is supported by both state programs and significant private philanthropy.
The Pano project was completed at a total cost of $57 million, with $10 million secured through philanthropic partners. The facility features 90 total supportive housing units, including 41 converted motel apartments and 50 units in a new building.
The players
LA Family Housing
This is a non-profit organization that provides housing and support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Office42
This is a design firm that provides architectural and planning services for urban development projects.
United Building Co.
This is a construction firm specializing in the development of residential and commercial infrastructure.
The details
The site redevelopment involved converting a former motel into 41 apartments while constructing an additional three-story building with 50 residential units. Designed by Office42 and built by United Building Co., the property includes shared amenities such as a community room, a rooftop patio, and a dog run.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: Project completion article published.
Market Landscape
This redevelopment mirrors the broader industry trend of converting underutilized motel properties into permanent supportive housing via the State of California Project Homekey program. It positions the organization as a key player in urban infill development within the competitive Los Angeles housing market.
The completion of this project adds 90 units of supportive housing to the Panorama City neighborhood, aiming to increase housing stability in the region. Residents and community members can monitor future housing availability and project updates through municipal portals.
The takeaway
The successful conversion of this motel site demonstrates how adaptive reuse combined with new construction can effectively expand housing capacity. Similar strategies are being explored for future projects on public land to help address regional housing demand.
Further reading
Learn more about local initiatives on the Los Angeles Philanthropy section.
More information
View project details on the City of Los Angeles affordable housing portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Urbanize LA.
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