The Trebek Center Bridge Home is an adaptive reuse project located in Northridge, California. The 22,000 sq ft facility provides a temporary home and support services for residents transitioning to permanent housing in Southern California. The original structure was home to Skateland, a popular San Fernando Valley roller skating rink that opened its doors in 1964. A victim of the COVID-19 pandemic, the building was acquired by Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission as part of their continued efforts to combat homelessness in Southern California. The project was spearheaded by a generous donation by Alex Trebek, the late host of the long running game show, Jeopardy. A quote from Trebek is painted on the front of the building: “Homeless people are not deadbeats or druggies or criminals … They are us … They are our neighbors.”
Trebek Center Bridge Home
The Trebek Center Bridge Home is an adaptive reuse project located in Northridge, California. The 22,000 sq ft facility provides a temporary home and support services for residents transitioning to permanent housing in Southern California. The original structure was home to Skateland, a popular San Fernando Valley roller skating rink that opened its doors in 1964. A victim of the COVID-19 pandemic, the building was acquired by Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission as part of their continued efforts to combat homelessness in Southern California. The project was spearheaded by a generous donation by Alex Trebek, the late host of the long running game show, Jeopardy. A quote from Trebek is painted on the front of the building: “Homeless people are not deadbeats or druggies or criminals … They are us … They are our neighbors.”
