Allied Orion Group has been selected to manage five affordable housing redevelopment communities for BGC Advantage: College Park (consisting of College Park Family I & II and College Park Senior), Askew Place/Uptown Rental Homes in Memphis, and Windsor Maley at the River in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The redevelopment efforts of the Memphis, Tennessee properties is a partnership between BGC Advantage and the Memphis Housing Authority with the intention to turn former public housing into affordable housing developments that will serve a broader spectrum of the affordable housing population.  

Construction will be spearheaded by Snyder Construction, and Allied Orion Group will provide management for the communities. Upgrades include complete bathroom and kitchen renovations; new floors, doors, and lighting throughout; new exterior/interior paint; and energy efficient appliances, water heaters, and HVAC. The communities will be enhancing accessibility features as well. New amenities may include upgraded fitness centers, playgrounds, clubhouses, and business centers. 

Windsor Maley at the River in Daytona Beach, FL is a redevelopment project partnership between BGC Advantage and the Housing Authority of the City of Daytona Beach to convert public housing into affordable housing. General Contractor services are being provided by Sauer, Inc., architecture by DNA Workshop, and management by Allied Orion Group.  

A senior living community situated along the Halifax River, Windsor Maley at the River redevelopment efforts will modernize both buildings with updated flooring, lighting, doors, and cabinetry. In addition to updated kitchens and bathrooms, the towers will receive updated building systems, elevators, energy efficient appliances and storm-resistant features. The interior and exterior community amenities will feature new meeting rooms, leasing space, community kitchen, library, fitness center, social services, and resident activities. In addition, gated entry and private parking will be available. 

“We are pleased to continue to grow and enhance our management partnership with BGC Advantage and will do whatever it takes to ensure the success of these communities entrusted to us,” said Susan Jarvis, Vice President of Housing Operations and Compliance for Allied Orion Group. “We currently manage communities for BGC Advantage in Arkansas and Missouri and are excited to expand our management portfolio in Florida and expand our management footprint into Tennessee."

Allied Orion Group was chosen by BGC Advantage in partnership with The Housing Authority of Springfield to manage Keystone Family Homes in Springfield, Missouri—a 297-unit, redevelopment project to enhance efforts to preserve affordable housing in the area.

Located at 421 W. Madison Street in Springfield, Keystone Family Homes features floor plans ranging from one to five bedrooms, including 24 disability accessible units. Keystone residents have access to educational programs, resident activities and support services, computer center, playground, professionally landscaped lawns, shared community common areas as well as on-site management. Home features include in-unit washer/dryers, fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers, energy efficient windows and Energy star compliant central air and heat.  

            "We are pleased to be partnering with BGC and The Housing Authority of Springfield to expand our management portfolio into the Missouri market,” said Loyal Proffitt, President of Allied Orion Group.  “Allied Orion Group is dedicated to providing quality, affordable housing options and top-notch customer service to our residents to enhance their living experience in all of our communities.” 

ALEXANDRIA, LA    Highland Commercial Mortgage, one of the nation’s leading providers of FHA multifamily, affordable, & healthcare financing announced it has closed on Harmony Gardens located in Alexandria, La.  Harmony Gardens is composed of 83 one-story garden-style apartment buildings, containing 172 housing units, that span over 3 locations in the Alexandria area. Harmony Village is located at 2833 Monroe Street and consists of 100 units, Garden Gates is located at 5329 Green Meadow Street and consists of 37 units, & Tranquil Estates is located at 4420 Duhon Drive and consists of 35 units.  Each section/units will undergo a substantial rehabilitation process by converting the current public housing units to Project Based Rental Assistance units.