Metro Philadelphia has commonly been characterized as stable by multifamily investors. It’s akin to a backhanded compliment when comparing our region to those with higher population growth or more “business-friendly” governments. Cue the overused “eds and meds” story that fails to reference the technology, life sciences or gene therapy industries, all of which help to diversify the region’s employment base and contribute to a strong economy. (The “eds,” of course, are institutions of higher learning and the “meds” are medical facilities.) Historically, investors also haven’t differentiated between suburban Philadelphia, namely …
Development
LAS VEGAS — A joint venture consisting of CEDARst Cos. and Bridge Investment Group has broken ground on Flats Arts District, a $112 million project located at 123 W. Imperial Ave in Las Vegas. The development will comprise 311 apartments across 2.2 acres. Units will come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Construction is expected to take about 24 months, with the first units slated to deliver around mid-year 2026. Flats Arts District will offer community amenities such as a fitness center, spa facilities with water circuitry and saunas, …
ATLANTA — There are a common set of headwinds, such as high construction costs and interest rates, facing the commercial real estate industry at large. But affordable housing development and operations come with a unique set of challenges all their own and beyond those of other sectors. Despite this, panelists at the InterFace Affordable Housing Southeast conference, held May 9 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, expressed an optimistic outlook for the sector. Closing out the day’s events, speakers on the “Southeast Regional Housing Authorities & Legal Update” panel …
TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. — Woda Cooper Cos. has opened Annika Place, a $14.7 million affordable housing project located at 947 S. Garfield in Traverse City. Annika Place offers 53 units, including 29 one-bedroom and 24 two-bedroom residences. The property is available to households earning between 30 and 80 percent of the area median income. Monthly rates range from $377 to $1,125 depending on the income restriction and size of the unit. The Traverse City Housing Commission will provide rental assistance for eight units, which will be occupied by formerly homeless …
SEATTLE — MSquared and Kōz Development have secured $48 million in financing for Kōz in Lower Queen Anne, a 169-unit workforce housing project in downtown Seattle. The community will offer 69 units to households earning up to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). An additional 17 apartments will be restricted through the Mandatory Housing Affordability Program for 75 years and will be available to households earning between 40 and 60 percent AMI. The remaining units will be rented as attainable workforce housing. The financing includes a $9.7 million …
DOUGLASVILLE, GA. — Resia has opened Resia Tributary, a 433-unit community located in Douglasville, approximately 20 miles west of Atlanta. Located at 1851 Market Street, Resia Tributary spans seven five-story buildings. Units come in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Apartments feature stainless steel appliances, in-unit washers and dryers, granite countertops and vinyl plank flooring. Community amenities include a fitness center and a pool. The property also includes a two-story building with 9,000-square-foot retail space on the first floor and 13 one-bedroom lofts available for lease on the second floor.
WESTFIELD, N.J. — Adoni Property Group has opened The Franklin Westfield, a 40-unit community in Westfield, 16 miles southwest of Manhattan. The community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 750 to over 2,650 square feet. Amenities include a rooftop deck, pool, putting green, lounge and dining/wine tasting room, fitness center, multi-sport simulator, business center, quiet room, pet wash and dog park.
ST. LOUIS — ARCO Construction Co. is underway on The Rail, a 268-unit development in St. Louis. The $61 million project will comprise 278,500 square feet across four stories. The Rail will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Planned amenities include a courtyard, pool, grilling area, game lounge, fitness center, gathering kitchen and three-story parking garage. HDA designed the community, which is slated to complete this fall.
ATLANTA — In order to satisfy long-term affordability commitments, builders and designers of affordable housing must be well educated about the sector’s exacting design and construction rules, which are typically driven by the source of a project’s funding. A panel of construction experts speaking at the InterFace Affordable Housing Southeast conference held Thursday, May 9 at Cobb Galleria Centre shared insights about how their industry is meeting these standards today. The inaugural conference hosted by France Media’s InterFace Conference Group and Southeast Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business magazine drew approximately 170 industry …
NEW YORK CITY — Ariel Property Advisors (Ariel) has brokered the sale of a development site located at 60-14 Beach Channel Drive in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens. According to Ariel, the site can support 74,000 square feet of buildable space and is subject to a 421a tax incentive for adding affordable housing. Jason Gold and Gabriel Elyaszadeh of Ariel represented the undisclosed seller in the deal. The buyer was also not disclosed.