Casa Bonita Farm Labor Housing
Farm Labor Housing (USDA Rural Development)
Alabama Non-Profit Housing, Inc. | Oneonta, Alabama
Affordable Housing Community Development
With funds from the USDA’s Rural Development program for Farm Labor Housing, Alabama Non-Profit Housing, in collaboration with Aho Architects, developed this affordable housing community. It consists of:
10 rental housing units
A Manager’s Office
An area for a future playground
The housing units include:
4 two-bedroom units
4 three-bedroom units
2 four-bedroom units
These units are arranged in five two-unit buildings, all with direct ground-floor access. One three-bedroom unit is designed for conversion into an accessible unit if needed.
Architectural Design and Construction
The "craftsman style" architecture features simple elements like gabled roofs and front porches with tapered square columns. The buildings are constructed with slab-on-grade and conventional wood framing. Durable materials are used for the exterior, including fiber-cement lap siding, a brick water table, asphalt architectural shingles, steel and fiberglass entry doors, and single-hung vinyl windows.
Interior Features
Each unit includes:
Laminate flooring, carpet, and V.C.T.
Painted walls and ceilings
Wood cabinetry
Plastic laminate countertops
Paneled interior doors with oil-rubbed hardware
Wood baseboards
Additionally, each unit is equipped with washer/dryer hook-ups, a range, and a refrigerator.
