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Residences at Mazza in Washington, D.C.
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Tishman Speyer Begins Pre-Leasing 321-Unit Community in Washington, D.C.

by Channing Hamilton

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tishman Speyer, along with property management firm Bozzuto, has launched pre-leasing at Residences at Mazza, a 321-unit mixed-use project located at 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW within the Friendship Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The site is situated within a block from the Friendship Heights Metro station. Residences at Mazza will offer 321 apartments, townhomes and penthouses. Amenities will include a coworking lounge, rooftop lounge, fitness center, central courtyard with a lap pool and media room. The property will also include a 70,000-square-foot retail concourse. The design team …

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Affordable HousingDevelopmentNewsNortheastWashington, D.C.

HUD Cuts Contracts for Affordable Housing Developers Under DOGE Directive

by Channing Hamilton

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has halted at least $60 million in financing intended for affordable housing developments across the nation, according to the Associated Press. At the direction of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has terminated contracts for at least two of the three organizations in its Section 4 program, which the Associated Press states could stall the development of hundreds of affordable housing projects across the United States. The Section 4 program, also known as the Capacity Building for …

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Walters Underway on Affordable Housing Development in Hainesport, New Jersey

by Channing Hamilton

HAINESPORT, N.J. — New Jersey-based developer Walters is underway on the development of Cornerstone at Hainesport, a 73-unit affordable housing project in Hainesport, roughly 23 miles east of Philadelphia. The property will consist of six buildings. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. The community will be available to households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Amenities include a basketball court, children’s play area and a clubhouse with computer workstations. The first apartments are expected to be available for occupancy by December.

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Brisa Builders, PMG Affordable Secure $51.7 Million in Financing for Queens Affordable Housing Project

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — Brisa Builders Development LLC and PMG Affordable have secured $51.7 million in financing for 19-19 Cornaga Ave., a 92-unit affordable housing project located in the Downtown Far Rockaway Special Purpose District in Queens. The financing package includes: Additionally, the developers are leveraging roughly $21.4 million in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity syndicated by Enterprise, $2.3 million in state LIHTC equity and $41,000 in solar tax credit equity. BWE is providing permanent financing through Freddie Mac. 19-19 Cornaga Ave. will offer a mix of studio, one- …

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IPA Arranges $60.9 Million in Financing for 28.9-Acre Redevelopment Project in Huntington Beach, California

by Channing Hamilton

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. — IPA Capital Markets, a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged $60.9 million in financing for a 28.9-acre redevelopment project in Huntington Beach. Gary Mozer of IPA secured the 18-month, nonrecourse loan on behalf of an undisclosed California-based investment and development firm. The borrower plans to develop a residential and hospitality property, which was approved by the Huntington Beach City Council, on the site. The property will feature a 50-unit affordable housing community, with 25 units to be rented to hotel workers employed onsite and nearby. The …

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Mark English, E&A Team
Affordable HousingDevelopmentIndustry Voices

Why Developers Shouldn’t Gamble When it Comes to Accessibility Compliance

by Lynn Peisner

By Mark English, E&A Team Inc. Every short-term decision contributes to a long-term goal. In multifamily housing construction, the consequences of short-term decisions are particularly evident when an owner hires an architect, contractor or a superintendent who lacks a full understanding of accessibility compliance. It all comes down to two key questions: What regulations apply to the property, and what are the technical standards each regulation requires you to apply? The answers to these questions determine the applicable accessibility requirements for the property. In 2007, I was shocked to learn …

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Thompson Thrift Opens 308-Unit Community Near Phoenix

by Channing Hamilton

SAN TAN VALLEY, ARIZ. — Thompson Thrift has opened Stella, a 308-unit community located roughly 48 miles southeast of downtown Phoenix in San Tan Valley. The property will consist of 12 two- and three-story buildings on a 20-acre site. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a pool, outdoor pavilion, pickleball courts, two dog parks, gardens and Wi-Fi connectivity. The first move-ins began in winter 2024. The project is slated for full completion by the end of this summer. 

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Monte View at Pohatcong in Pohatcong, New Jersey
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Larken Associates Nears Completion of 120-Unit Project in Pohatcong, New Jersey

by Channing Hamilton

POHATCONG, N.J. — Larken Associates is nearing completion of Monte View at Pohatcong, a 120-unit complex located at 1001 Monte View Drive in Pohatcong, roughly 23 miles east of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The property consists of three garden-style buildings and one four-story elevatored building. Units come in one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents have access to amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, dog run, tot lot, fitness center, coworking center and game room. Monte View at Pohatcong is slated for full completion by April 2025. The property is currently approximately 50 …

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Diamond District in Richmond, Virginia
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Economic Development Authority in Richmond, Virginia, Sells 18-Acre Site for $2.4 Billion Mixed-Use Project

by Channing Hamilton

RICHMOND, VA. — The City of Richmond’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) has sold and transferred an 18-acre parcel to the developer of a $2.4 billion mixed-use project called Diamond District. The land sold for $11.4 million. The developer is an entity led by Thalhimer Realty Partners Inc. that is doing business as Diamond District Partners LLC. The site, dubbed Phase 1A, will feature 730 market-rate apartments, as well as 161 workforce housing units for households earning up to 60 percent of the area median income, a 180-room hotel and 30,000 …

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The unnamed property in Lilburn, Georgia
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Partnership to Develop 269-Unit Community in Lilburn, Georgia

by Channing Hamilton

LILBURN, GA. — RangeWater Real Estate, the City of Lilburn and The Meridian Group have partnered to develop a 269-unit community in Lilburn, roughly 23 miles northeast of Atlanta. RangeWater acquired the four-acre site, which is located at 45 Railroad Ave. in Old Town Lilburn near Lilburn City Park. RangeWater and its partners worked with the Downtown Development Authority on the project. The development team plans to break ground on the project this spring, with completion slated for late 2026. The unnamed property will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom …

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