BETHUNE CENTER
Los Angeles, CA, USA
The Bethune Center | A New Model for Urban Living
The Bethune Center represents a bold vision for the future of equitable urban development. Combining affordable, high-quality housing with progressive sustainability and wellness programs, the Center is designed to become a new benchmark for integrated, community-focused living.
At its heart, the Bethune Center offers:
Affordable, well-appointed residences
Urban farming with aeroponic and hydroponic systems
Integrated educational technology platforms
Comprehensive healthy lifestyle amenities
Generous residential and public spaces ensure that dining, fitness, education, shopping, and community gathering areas are easily accessible to all residents. The building’s contemporary green architecture—vibrant, sustainable, and inviting—stands apart from its surroundings and is purposefully designed to evoke warmth, safety, and a sense of home.
Design Highlights:
Terraced ground levels with activated public spaces, markets, gardens, shaded seating, and dining areas
Rooftop terraces featuring family lawns, children’s play zones, outdoor kitchens, group gathering areas, and lounges with city views
Urban farming facilities capable of producing tons of fresh fruits and vegetables annually
The Bethune Center also serves as a platform for innovation and education. In partnership with the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), the project will showcase cutting-edge green technologies including:
Solar collection systems
Water-conscious landscaping
Smart HVAC and cooling solutions
Integrated shading and high-performance hardscape/landscape design
By merging affordable living, sustainable innovation, and community empowerment, the Bethune Center will redefine what it means to live well in the urban core—offering not just housing, but a healthier, smarter, and more connected way of life.
