New Affordable Housing Complex Opens in Downtown Bakersfield

Officials celebrate opening of long-delayed 'Elevate' affordable housing project

The room was small and modest: a combination kitchen and living room with a small bathroom and, behind sliding doors, just enough room for a queen-size bed.

New affordable housing complex opens in downtown Bakersfield

A new affordable housing complex has opened in downtown Bakersfield, offering 126 one-bedroom units and support services to help residents transition to better living situations.The Elevate Apartments, a collaboration between CityServe and the Kern Housing Authority, held its grand opening Tuesday on F Street, across from the DMV.The project aims to impact thousands of people over the lifetime of the building by providing not just housing, but c…