Congregational Place
Photo: Studio E Architects

Congregational Place

Icon representing: New housing developments, affordable housing, and housing policy.Chula Vista // A new lease on life for a former used-car lot

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Completion Year: 2026Developer: Retirement Housing FoundationArchitect: Studio E ArchitectsFloors: 7Residential Units: 56Affordable Units: 55Transit Connections: 705, 929
Last updated: 01/28/2026

Project rendering (Studio E Architects)

Congregational Place is a new senior housing project in Chula Vista, aiming to bring affordable housing right next to the city’s downtown.

The site, a former used-car lot, is now being redeveloped as an infill project by the Retirement Housing Foundation. It is planned to have 55 affordable one-bedroom studio apartments for seniors in addition to one caretaker unit. Additionally, the site will include a 2,083-square-foot Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) clinic operated by San Ysidro Health, as well as a parking garage.

Photo of the current construction of the project, taken in the early afternoon by Third Avenue and across from E Street

Construction as of January 16, 2026 (Benji Comiskey / BuildSD)

The development is located just north of Chula Vista’s Third Avenue Village—the city’s downtown and main shopping area. It connects to MTS route 705 towards E Street Station, Plaza Bonita, and Southwestern College, as well as route 929 towards Downtown and Iris Avenue Transit Center.

Construction is expected to complete in early 2026.

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