​Located on 2.81 acres in the City of Ontario, formerly the site of the Casa Blanca Hotel, Developer's Row and Ocean-to-Ocean Highway, Emporia Place I is an affordable community of 75 apartments for low and very low-income families, and a critical piece in the revitalization of downtown Ontario. Emporia Place I consists of ten residential structures with 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments. A paseo highlighting the main historic events of the City of Ontario from the 1800's through the 21st century are displayed on signage panels and sculpted into the concrete of the public walk that runs through the center of the development. 

There is an approximately 4,000-square-foot community building complete with community room and kitchen, management offices, a social services activity space, splash pad and tot lot for small children and dedicated gathering spaces for teenagers. The development has 170 parking spaces for residents and their visitors. Onsite services are provided by LifeSTEPS and include adult educational, health and wellness classes and after school programs for children. LifeSTEPS with engAGE provide after-school arts programs for children.