Member News
The Architectural Team Names New Principals and Director of Interior Design
The Architectural Team (TAT) newly elevated principals include architects Jay Szymanski, Gary Kane, Edward Bradford, and vice president of finance, William Moran; the experienced designer Meghann Van Dorn has joined TAT as director of interior design.
MacRostie Historic Advisors to Host Nov. 17 Functionally-Related Historic Multiple Building Complexes Webinar
Join MacRostie Historic Advisors (MHA) at 1:30 p.m. ET on November 17 for a webinar on functionally-related historic multiple building complexes, which face special requirements for rehabilitation.
Miles & Stockbridge Achieves US News National Law Firm Rankings
Law firm Miles & Stockbridge P.C. announced it earned national rankings for professional excellence in 16 practice areas and a regional ranking in 44 practice areas in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.”
Virginia Housing Hosts Universal Design Certification Class – Dec. 7
Virginia Housing will host a Universal Design Certification class on December 7, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. ET via WebEx. Architects who last completed a Virginia Housing Universal Design Seminar prior to January 1, 2016 must be re-certified so that developments they work on are eligible to request Universal Design points in the 2021 Tax Credit Application round.
Center Crossing Affordable Senior Community Now Underway in Hickory, NC
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. released a short video to celebrate the recent start of construction at Center Crossing in downtown Hickory, North Carolina. The 50-unit affordable rental community will be near the city’s downtown Union Square and will serve low-income seniors.
Anderson Greene Adds Affordable Units Where Effects of Pandemic, Derecho Exacerbates Housing Needs in Cedar Rapids
Developer Woda Cooper Companies hosted a first-look and tour for Anderson Greene’s first phase on October 28, 2020, for Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart and Iowa Finance Authority Executive Director Debi Durham, plus a small group of community leaders, partners, and other supporters.
USA Properties Fund Wins National HUD Award
LifeSTEPS and USA Properties Fund’s RN Coaching PILOT Program has received the 2020 HUD Secretary’s Awards for Healthy Homes, an annual award that recognizes programs that promote healthier housing through partnering, outreach and innovative practices.
Bellwether Enterprise Acquires Maher Commercial Mortgage and Expands Presence in the Northeast
Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital LLC announced the acquisition of Maher Commercial Mortgage, LLC. The team, led by Thompson Maher, is based in Philadelphia and will continue to focus on the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware markets.
Berkadia Affordable Name Marge Novak Head of Capital Markets to its Tax Credit Syndication Team
Berkadia announced the continued investment in its Tax Credit Syndication team with the addition of Marge Novak as SVP and Head of Capital Markets.
Cinnaire Names Vicki Mincey SVP, Business Funding Midwest Region
Cinnaire announced the appointment of Vicki Mincey as senior vice president, Business Funding Midwest Region, effective October 26, 2020. For nearly a decade Mincey has been on Cinnaire’s capital management team, most recently as senior vice president, Capital Management.
Standard Communities Announces $26.3 Million Transaction Ensuring Long-Term Preservation and Rehabilitation of 120 Affordable Housing Units in Summerville, SC
Standard Communities announced the acquisition of Canebreak Apartments, an affordable apartment community in Summerville, SC. The 120-unit community will undergo an extensive renovation in the coming months, which will be completed without displacing residents.
MacRostie Historic Advisors Acquires Historic Tax Credit Practice of Sutherland Conservation & Consulting
MacRostie Historic Advisors LLC (MHA) recently acquired the Historic Tax Credit practice of Maine-based Sutherland Conservation & Consulting (SCC).