Housing Plan Replaces Hotel Concept at 17610 Pioneer Boulevard in Artesia

A new residential-focused development proposal has emerged for a prominent site along Pioneer Boulevard in Artesia, replacing earlier plans that envisioned a larger hotel and condominium complex. The revised project, known as Pioneer Place, is proposed for a vacant property spanning 17610 to 17618 Pioneer Boulevard, one of the city’s primary commercial corridors.

According to a recently circulated environmental study, the project sponsor, Atlas Development of Hacienda Heights, is seeking approvals to construct a six-story mixed-use building containing 83 apartments. The unit mix would include studio, one-, and two-bedroom layouts, positioned above a subterranean parking garage accommodating up to 163 vehicles. The change in program reflects a shift away from visitor-serving uses toward long-term residential occupancy.

17610 Pioneer Boulevard Facade 2 via Humphreys & Partners Architects

The development is designed by Humphreys & Partners Architects and is configured as a podium-style structure with a U-shaped footprint organized around a central courtyard amenity space. Architectural plans depict a contemporary building capped by a rooftop restaurant and bar spanning approximately 1,600 square feet, introducing a public-facing commercial element at the upper level while activating the street frontage below.

17610 Pioneer Boulevard Facade via Humphreys & Partners Architects

Implementation of the proposal would require a series of discretionary approvals, including amendments to the City of Artesia’s General Plan and the Artesia Live Specific Plan. The site had previously been entitled for a larger mixed-use project that included condominiums and a hotel component, and the current application seeks to recalibrate the allowable uses and development standards to support the revised residential program.

17610 Pioneer Boulevard via Humphreys & Partners Architects

Pending entitlement approvals, construction of Pioneer Place is projected to begin as early as mid-2026, with an estimated buildout period of roughly 27 months. If the current timeline holds, initial move-ins could occur toward the end of 2028, adding new housing supply to a corridor that has seen increasing interest in mixed-use redevelopment.

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