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Archive for month: June, 2019

Standard Communities, Housing on Merit, Mayor Muriel Bowser Celebrate Renovation and Preservation of Fort Chaplin Park Apartments

June 24, 2019
June 24, 2019

Standard Communities and Housing on Merit were joined by Mayor Muriel Bowser, Councilmember Vincent C. Gray, and NFL Hall of Famer Darrell Green in celebrating the successful renovation and preservation as affordable housing of Fort Chaplin Park Apartments, a 549-unit property located on East Capitol Street NE in Washington, D.C on May 15th. The Ribbon Cutting ceremony was attended by residents, community groups, and project participants including lenders, investors, and representatives from a diverse array of federal and local government agencies, all of whom helped contribute to the successful revitalization of Fort Chaplin Park Apartments.

Recognized with the 2019 Tax Credit Excellence Award by the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition, Standard Communities’ work at Fort Chaplin Park Apartments included expanding affordability protections to 100% of residents – an improvement of nearly 30% – and completing a $33 million renovation of the property that included upgrading unit interiors, modernizing building systems, and adding a 5,000 square foot, LEED-certified Community Center that offers extensive amenity and recreational space. No residents were displaced from the property during the renovation.

Standard worked in partnership with Housing on Merit to design and implement an extensive suite of resident services and community programming at the property. The newly-built Community Center serves as a hub of activity for residents of all ages, with a focus on academic excellence, health and wellness, employment and financial stability, and growth and empowerment. Congrats to all team members involved in the project!

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Interfaith Housing Alliance & PIRHL Host Ribbon-Cutting for 520 N. Market St. Apartments

June 24, 2019
June 24, 2019

On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, the Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. and developer PIRHL held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for 520 N. Market St. in Frederick, Md. The apartments at 520 N. Market St. combined rehabilitation of a building and new construction to build 59 housing units, the majority of which are for households making between $20,000 and $60,000. As part of the ribbon cutting ceremony, the rooftop patio was dedicated to the memory of Michael Kunzle, a Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development staff member who passed away in 2017, and was instrumental in the project.

The plaque to be placed on the patio reads:

This rooftop patio is dedicated to the memory of Michael Kunzle. We celebrate his commitment to creating and preserving affordable housing. In his work with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Michael was committed to the highest standards of design and construction for safe,  energy-efficient, and affordable communities like this one. He believed in the power of affordable housing to revitalize neighborhoods. Michael’s passion and leadership inspired coworkers and development partners alike. His legacy as an inspiring colleague, a caring mentor, and a warm friend will never be forgotten.

To watch the ribbon cutting ceremony, visit Frederick County Government TV here.

 

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University of Maryland Hosts its 2019 Spring Colvin Capstone Competition

June 22, 2019
June 22, 2019

Kathryn Burgess, Maria Day-Marshall, Carrie Thomas, Terry Fortune and Van Anderson. Photo courtesy of University of Maryland Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development.

On Saturday, May 18th, University of Maryland’s Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development hosted its 2019 Spring Colvin Capstone Competition. It kicked off with 10 students presenting their final capstone projects. Judges included Van Anderson, Revere Bank, Rockville, MD; Kathryn Burgess, J Street Companies, Washington, DC; Terry Fortune, The Peebles Corporation, Washington, DC and poster judge, Catherine Ryckman, MRED ’18, The Michaels Organization, Washington, DC.

Carrie Thomas took home first place for her project, The Village, Historic Downtown Frederick, MD and Nyasha Mandima was awarded second place for Apartments at Carroll Creek, Historic Downtown Frederick, MD. Daniel Green took third place with his project, Homes at Baker Place, Frederick, MD and honorable mention went to Nicholas Shank for Carroll Creek Square, Historic Downtown Frederick, MD. Congratulations to all award winners!

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Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners Honored for Excellent Design in Affordable Housing

June 21, 2019
June 21, 2019

 

Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners is the recipient of two first place awards for Excellent Design in Affordable Housing presented by the Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County.  The SOME Conway Center won for best New Construction project and Shalom Square Senior won for best Renovation project.  Both projects were completed in 2018 and exemplify Wiencek’s philosophy that high quality design in affordable housing is critical; removing stereotypes and instilling a sense of pride in the community. Congratulations to the entire team!

 

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