SANTA ANA, CALIF. — Affinius Capital has landed a $144 million construction loan to build The Carina in Santa Ana. JLL’s Jamie Kline, Charlie Vorsheck, Nick Englhard and Charlie Paul arranged the financing through lender QuadReal. Los Angeles-based developer Lowe is leading the project, which is underway with a completion date slated for the fourth quarter of 2028. The community is situated in MainPlace, which is an enclosed regional mall in Santa Ana that is being redeveloped into a mixed-use project with new housing, dining and retail elements. The project …
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FTK Construction Promotes Kim Goodman and Randy Rivers to Lead Expanded Business Development Initiatives
ALLEN, TEXAS — FTK Construction Services has completed some light internal restructuring directed at ramping up activity in new markets and in new segments across the country. Known for its experience building Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects, the general contractor is aiming to increase market-rate multifamily construction projects. To this end, Randy Rivers, who first joined the company in 2024, has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing. At the same time, Kim Goodman, who has been with the firm since 2018, will serve as vice president …
How a Maryland Housing Authority is Using Transparency to Expand Affordable Housing and Resident Services
By Chelsea Andrews Across the country, demand for affordable housing continues to rise, placing increased pressure on housing authorities to provide shelter and resources for our most vulnerable neighbors. Taxpayers want transparency when it comes to how their dollars are being used in the community. Private partners seek evidence of momentum, clear direction and follow-through. Government stakeholders require clarity and accountability when allocating local, county and federal funds leveraged for housing. Across all audiences, there is a shared need for a clear understanding of what’s working and where gaps remain. …
PENSACOLA, FLA. — McDowell Housing Partners has announced plans for Ekos at Warrington, a $41.9 million affordable housing community in Pensacola. Construction is slated for completion by the third quarter of 2027. The 120 units at Ekos at Warrington will be reserved for tenants earning between 40 and 60 percent of area median income. Fifty percent of the units will be set aside for active-duty military members, veterans and their families. Half of those units, representing 5 percent of the total project, will be reserved for veterans experiencing homelessness. The …
ORLANDO, FLA. — Terian Development, the development arm of Terian Group, has broken ground on Emi on 50 in Orlando after securing a construction loan for an undisclosed sum through lender PCCP. JLL arranged the financing. The 336-unit mid-rise project is slated for completion in 2028. Emi on 50 includes studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom units as well as townhomes. Amenities feature a rooftop pool and terrace, a ninth-floor pickleball court, a courtyard, coworking spaces and a speakeasy-inspired lounge. The property will be managed by Willow Bridge Property Co.
RICHMOND, VA. — Middleburg and Harbor Group International have secured an undisclosed sum of construction financing to build Scottwood, a 299-unit property in Richmond. Construction is underway with completion slated for 2027. Truist Bank funded the loan. Henrico County has designated the area surrounding Scottwood as a special focus area for mixed-use development. The community will consist of two four-story buildings, one with 132 units and the other with 167, as reported by Richmond BizSense.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — JLL has arranged approximately $26 million in construction financing for Heritage Point, a mixed-use development in Buffalo that includes 61 apartments. The capital stack consists of a $14.8 million construction loan from lender X-Caliber and $11.2 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing from CastleGreen Finance. Locally based Sinatra & Co. is the developer and will pursue LEED certification. Located at 120 Main St., Heritage Point will include two six-story properties. Completion is slated for the third quarter of 2027. The JLL Capital Markets team …
High Street Residential, Tokyu Land Corp. Begin 281-Unit Project in Downtown Richardson, Texas
RICHARDSON, TEXAS — High Street Residential, a division of Trammell Crow Co., and Tokyo-based Tokyu Land Corp. have broken ground on a 281-unit property located at 110 E. Polk St. in Richardson. The City of Richardson provided an undisclosed sum of tax-increment financing. Completion is slated for the fourth quarter of 2027. Situated on a 3-acre site, the community will replace two existing buildings and a surface parking lot. Units will be built in studio through two-bedroom layouts, and amenities will include a clubroom, coworking areas, resort-style pool, grilling stations, …
NEW YORK CITY — The Moinian Group has begun leasing at ARIA 7 Platt, a 38-story luxury apartment tower in Manhattan’s Financial District. Construction was led by AECOM Tishman, Hill West was the architect, and Rockwell Group provided interior design services. The 250,000-square-foot, 38-story glass-clad tower features 250 units in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts and penthouse residences with a dedicated lounge area. Amenities include a fitness center, library, work areas, lounges, private dining spaces with outdoor terrace access, a gaming area, laundry facilities and a communal …
SAN ANTONIO — Architect BKV Group and developer Weston Urban have completed The Continental Residences in San Antonio. The 16-story building features studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, including a selection of two-story townhomes. A sixth-floor amenity suite is home to a clubroom, coworking space, an indoor-outdoor fitness center and an outdoor pool deck with lounge areas as well as an outdoor kitchen. A lounge is located on the 16th floor with views of San Antonio. The 290-unit high-rise is adjacent to The Continental Hotel, a structure built in 1896, approximately, …