Designed in a traditional style with earth-tone buildings surrounding a series of lush, landscaped courtyards, the apartments feature semi-private patios and decks, wall-to-wall carpeting and all-electric kitchens with dishwashers. Elevators and an emergency call system provide convenience and additional safety for senior residents. The central courtyard also functions as a bioswale, filtering and slowing storm runoff prior to its entry into the public storm drainage system. The site offers easy access to shopping, transportation and other amenities. Foothill Farms represents the culmination of many years of effort by the community to bring about the successful redevelopment of a formerly underutilized parking lot as new housing.