City of Commerce · Southeast Los Angeles

VIVA MODELO

A new 17.47-acre community of homes, shops, parks and recreation in the City of Commerce. Breaking ground in 2027.

Rendering of the Modelo gateway sign and entry street
17.47Acres
740Apartments
100For-sale homes
172KSF commercial
Aerial rendering of Modelo with the sports field, apartments, townhomes and commercial buildings beside the I-5
Modelo site plan showing 65 townhomes, 740 apartments, 35 condominiums, 172,000 SF of commercial space, a 3.65-acre park and a 50,000 SF recreation center
Vida · Live

21st Century Model Living

Modelo is a welcoming, open urban village that brings together shopping, dining, recreation, and culture, enriching the City of Commerce and Southeast Los Angeles while creating a distinctive Southern California destination for residents and visitors alike.

Set on a walkable 17.47-acre campus at 7316 Gage Avenue and 6364 Zindell Avenue, between the I-5 and the Rio Hondo River, Modelo combines contemporary architecture with a vibrant central plaza and connected open spaces that invite people to gather, explore, and enjoy.

  • Grocery, retail, fitness, entertainment, and dining blend everyday conveniences with places to discover and connect.
  • A 3.65-acre City park and sports field offer space for outdoor recreation, play, and community activities.
  • A 50,000 SF City Recreation Center serves as a hub for wellness, recreation, and community programs.
  • An outdoor amphitheater hosts concerts, performances, and community events.
  • Museo Modelo, a Latin American art museum, celebrates art and culture, adding a distinctive cultural anchor.
  • A welcoming central plaza and connected open spaces bring the village together, creating places to meet, relax, and enjoy the setting along the Rio Hondo.
Coming soon

Breaking ground in 2027

With the Development Agreement in place, site remediation is underway now. Cleanup wraps up in early 2027, and construction of Modelo's homes, shops and park begins later that year.

  1. Now
    Site remediationUnderway on the west parcel
  2. Q1 2027
    Remediation completeSite ready for building
  3. Q3 2027
    Construction beginsVertical construction starts
  4. Q2 2029
    First phase opensRec Center, 430 apartments, 165,000 SF retail
Aerial photo of site work underway at Modelo, September 2026
Site work, September 2026
Hogar · Home

840 New Homes

Every home includes broadband wifi, premium appliances, and stylish materials and floor coverings, all within a five-minute walk of retail and a large open-space park.

Rendering of Via Caribe, a tree-lined street between Modelo apartment buildingsVia Caribe

740 Apartments

Rental homes in mid-rise buildings around landscaped courtyards and pools, overlooking the City park and sports field.

Aerial rendering of the Warmington townhome rowsWarmington Townhomes

65 Townhomes & 35 Condominiums

For-sale homes, including three-story townhomes along the Rio Hondo edge of the site and a mid-rise condominium building next to the commercial district.

The Townhomes

Warmington Townhomes

Contemporary three-story townhomes with clean white stucco, dark horizontal siding, asymmetrical pitched roofs and bright accent colors. Recessed corner decks, covered entries with color-accented front doors, and large picture windows bring light and character to every home along the street.

Homes
65 for sale
Bedrooms
3 or 4 + den
Living area
1,581 to 1,798 SF
Levels
3 stories
Parking
Private 2-car garage
Construction start
2027
Private decksCovered entriesPicture windowsNative landscapingRio Hondo setting
Rendering of a row of Warmington townhomes with white stucco, teal accents and palm trees
Street-corner perspective of a five-home Warmington townhome building
Plan 1
3 Bed + Den2.5 baths · 1,581 SF · 2-car garage
Plan 2
4 Bed + Den3.5 baths · 1,798 SF · 2-car garage
Front elevation of a townhome building in color scheme one, with teal accents
Color scheme 1: teal accents
Front elevation of a townhome building in color scheme two, with warm orange accents and blue doors
Color scheme 2: warm orange accents
Rendering of Paseo de las Americas, a street lined with shops and apartmentsPaseo de las Americas
Rendering of the paseo with storefronts and street trees
Comprar · Shop

Modelo Retail

172,000 square feet of commercial space for Modelo residents and the region.

Grocery anchors the essentials, joined by curated restaurants, entertainment and fitness for young urban residents, families, and visitors to the park and sports field.

Expect food and beverage, small-business services, beauty, wellness and health concepts along tree-lined paseos.

Comunidad · Community

Veterans Park, Reimagined

Modelo delivers a new 3.65-acre City park and sports field and a 50,000 SF City Recreation Center, with an all-inclusive playground, youth soccer and baseball, and generous green space for community events and services.

A new amphitheater hosts park events and community gatherings like outdoor summer concert nights.

Rendering of the amphitheater and City park sports field with crowdsThe amphitheater & City park
Rendering of the Museo Modelo building at the Modelo entrance, with a large mural on the neighboring building
Arte · Art

Museo Modelo

More than 30,000 square feet of exhibition, gallery and education space for a contemporary Art of the Americas museum.

Its collection spans Mesoamerican, Latin American, Los Angeleno, Indigenous and Southwestern U.S. art and artists in every medium, from mural and painting to sculpture, video, photography, architecture and multimedia.

Contacto · Contact

Get in touch

Leasing inquiries

Bridget P. McGareyManaging Director, National Leasing
The McGarey Group, a Divaris Group Company

Ownership & development inquiries

Kristin PanehalChief Investment Officer, Comstock Realty Partners
kristin@comstockrealtypartners.com
Guillermo LaraDirector of Development, Comstock Realty Partners
glara@comstockrealtypartners.com