In 2014, Gilbane Development Company (GDC), the real estate development arm of Gilbane, Inc., successfully closed on The Grove at Parkside. Located in Ward 7 in Northeast D.C., The Grove at Parkside is an integral residential component to the larger Parkside master plan and Parkside Planned Urban Development (PUD). With 186 units in all, including 176 affordable apartments for residents earning 60% or below AMI and 10 rental units set aside for permanent supportive housing for residents earning 30% or below AMI, The Grove at Parkside was one of the only Tier I projects under DHCDs 2014 RFP to close and is one of the largest Housing Production Trust Fund tax-exempt bond transactions in the District.
GDC has an extensive track record of successfully managing complex projects by integrating finance, management and operational issues to deliver full service real estate solutions. The GDC team has in-house expertise and resources and works with partners to clarify objectives, review opportunities and streamline plans that align with the overall goal. Additionally, the company helps with the details – such as assessing ownership and financing options, overcoming permitting hurdles, investigating tax liabilities and incentives, handling municipal and environmental regulations and recommending occupancy alternatives. For GDC, the reason behind working so hard with partners and clients is simple: to achieve maximum value while creating enduring assets and communities.
As part of Parkside PUD, The Grove at Parkside will be connected to the massive reinvestment in the Parkside-Kenilworth neighborhood. The Parkside master plan includes over 3.2 million square feet of existing and future mixed-use components, including residential, retail, educational, office, open space and healthcare services. The 15.5 acre master plan site sits on the eastern edge of the District and is connected to the Minnesota Avenue Metro station via a pedestrian bridge. The Grove at Parkside is being developed as a joint venture with CityInterests, LLC and is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 2016.
As a member of HAND, GDC understands how being part of the overall real estate and development community assists in its work. It affords the company an opportunity to meet and collaborate with existing (and potential) nonprofit and mission driven for-profit partners who are committed to developing affordable housing in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. The knowledge sharing, trainings, networking and awards recognitions help GDC and its fellow HAND members to be at the cutting edge of developing the highest quality, most cost-effective and energy-efficient homes for families with lower incomes living in our region, one of the highest-cost housing markets in the country.
GDC looks forward to continuing to work with HAND and our members to deliver affordable housing in the years to come!
HAND is pleased to spotlight Gilbane Development Company as a member who certainly contributes to our organization’s COLLABORATION, INNOVATION and TRANSFORMATION within the metropolitan area!
This December we celebrated 2015 – and toasted 2016 – with our annual Holiday Mixer!
We are extremely thankful to Bank of America for hosting this spectacular event, and would like to express a special thank you to all our members and partners who made the evening so enjoyable.
Happy Holidays!
The old adage “it takes a village” could have been Mi Casa’s purpose statement behind the creation of Genesis, an affordable intergenerational housing community in Washington, D.C, where service-minded seniors and young families transitioning out of foster care and their children live as neighbors…but if all goes as planned, the relationships between residents might be more along the lines of family.
At the “welcome home” celebration last week, Mayor Muriel Bowser encapsulated that sentiment: “Genesis is not a project, not an apartment, it’s a community.” And some of the residents, such as Jameka Anderson, a young mother who aged out of foster care, and Bonnie Duffy-Page, an elderly resident, are already living that reality. The halls of the 27-unit building often echo with laughter as Bonnie rides Jameka’s young children around on her electric wheel chair. For Tameka, it also means her children are surrounded by people who teach them new things, whether it’s how to operate that electric wheel chair or a little bit about their African heritage.
Even though the concept is new to D.C., Mi Casa collaborated with experts in the field, Generations of Hope, an organization that introduced the model of intentional integrational communities 20 years ago with its community Hope Meadow in Illinois. Along with Generations of Hope, and the Mayor’s Office, Mi Casa partnered with other District agencies and community groups, such as Vida Senior Centers and Latin American Youth Center, to ensure the residents had the right services and resources available to them.
There’s no doubt that the younger residents will benefit by living in an intergenerational community, but what about the seniors? As part of the Mayor’s commitment to combating homelessness and transforming the District into an “Age-Friendly City,” Genesis offers service-minded elders an outlet for their young spirits. Specifically targeted to active seniors who like to make a difference, the older residents volunteer 100 hours a quarter to the apartment community – and can be a respite/baby sitter, a mentor or simply a friend to their young neighbors.
HAND is pleased to spotlight Mi Casa, Inc. which certainly contributes to our organization’s COLLABORATION, INNOVATION and TRANSFORMATION within the metropolitan area!
December 1st10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
5424 Addison Road
Fairmont Heights, Md.
Housing Initiative Partnership invites you to join them as they celebrate the completion of Prince George’s County’s first “passive house”, designed for energy efficiency. This prototype home is designed to be affordable to lower income home owners. The home was designed by David Peabody of Peabody Architects in partnership with Brendan O’Neill of O’Neill Development. Modular construction was completed by Beracah Homes.
A passive house incorporates design standards that emphasize energy efficiency through an airtight building envelope, superior insulation, high performance windows, and an orientation that takes advantage of solar gain in the winter. Given this construction, minimal heating and cooling systems are necessary.
They hope their “lessons learned” can serve to drive down costs on future passive homes, eventually making this a model of sustainability.
Thanks to Maryland DHCD and Prince George’s DHCD for funding the development of this project. Now we’re ready to market to a qualified low-income home buyer who will appreciate low energy bills for years to come!
You can follow progress on this passive house by checking David Peabody’s blog at Peabody Architects.
APAH’s Holiday Gift Drive kicks off this month! Last year they gave gifts to more than 350 children thanks to their generous donors. This year they are again providing special gifts to children, which parents can come to select from donated items.
Donors have the flexibility to:
1) Donate gifts amounting to $25 each (see below.)
2) Contribute Gift cards
3) Or make a monetary contribution to APAH of any amount (Designated to the: Holiday Gift Drive)
Individuals, groups and/or organizations who are interested in participating should contact Emily Button at ebutton@apah.org or 703-276-7444 ext 115 no later than December 1st, 2015
Donations may be brought to Arlington Mill Residences at 901 S. Dinwiddie St. on their designated collection day, Saturday, December 5th, from 8am-2pm. If it is not possible to bring collections on this day please contact organizers above to make alternative arrangements for drop off.
Each gift should amount to $25*
Suggested Items for Ages 0-10:
Toys
Board Games
Puzzles
Books
Arts and Crafts
Building Sets
Learning/Educational
Sports Equipment
Suggested Items for Ages 11-18:
Arts & Crafts
Books
Board Games
Learning/Educational
Sports Equipment
Hygiene Accessories:
Girls: makeup, hair accessories, nail polish, lotion, fragrances
Boys: shaving stuff, lotion, fragrances
Retail gift cards: Recommend gift cards for department / variety stores accessible to residents i.e. Target
*Please avoid donating clothing, electronics or used items. Multicultural gifts are appreciated
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Housing Expo: Plan to exhibit? Download the Housing Expo FAQs here.
Omni Shoreham Hotel Room Block: For attendees looking to secure overnight accommodations on May 25th, HAND has secured a rate starting at $189 for conference attendees. There are a limited amount of rooms available, so visit this link today to reserve your room. May 10th is the last day to secure a room at the discounted rate.
Ad Submission: The artwork for advertisements should be submitted to annualmeeting@handhousing.org. You can download the ad spec sheet here. Deadline for ad submission is April 13, 2020.
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Door Prizes: Are you interested in donating a door prize to this year’s Annual Meeting? Email annualmeeting@handhousing.org to coordinate with our team.
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