Pacific Village, a former motel the San Diego Housing Commission converted into 62 affordable studio apartments, celebrated its grand opening Thursday with local leaders.

The revamped development came from collaboration between federal, state, county and city governments, as well as SDHC and supportive services providers. It is intended to support veterans, transition-age youth and additional San Diegans who lived in their cars, in shelters or on the streets.

"Pacific Village shows what's possible when every level of government works together to turn vacant properties into homes for people who need them most," said Mayor Todd Gloria. "By transforming an underused motel into homes with on-site support, we're giving people a real chance to regain stability and rebuild their futures."

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