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The project design and construction team for Hudson Village includes general contractor HTG Gomez Construction, LLC; engineering firm Thomas Engineering; architecture firm Corwil Architects; and landscape architects Witkins & Hultz.
Located at 1211 East Lafayette Street, Lafayette Gardens is located on a 5.76-acre site in the Woodland Drives section of Tallahassee, approximately 1.5 miles from the downtown. The site is located next to The Moon, a 35-year-old event and performance space, within a half mile of a Winn-Dixie grocery store, Myers Park, several schools, and within a few minutes of several other stores and businesses.
“Representatives of the Indianhead, Myers Park and Woodland Drives neighborhoods, along with Lafayette Street business owners, met with developer HTG last summer to discuss the finer points of the project and how it would affect our area,” said Mary Frederick, President of the Woodland Drives Neighborhood Association. “Based on that feedback, HTG went back to the drawing board numerous times to ensure this development could be the best it could be, including saving several trees, hiring a local landscape firm, and including a 10-foot multi-use bike/walking trail to encourage multimodal transportation and create a safe walkway for kids going to school. With this apartment development so close to stores and restaurants, we hope it will further solidify the reliance of non-vehicular transportation and its residents can help support nearby businesses. It will also help tremendously regarding Tallahassee’s dire needs for affordable housing for workers.”
The new development will consist of four three-story buildings with apartments ranging from 709 square feet (one bedroom) to 1,159 square feet (three bedroom) and will be reserved for income-qualifying residents who make at or below 33 percent of area median income (AMI) or 60 percent of AMI. Community amenities include a clubhouse, pool, playground, media center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a bike/walk trail. Residents will also have access to employment assistance, financial management, and literacy services on-site.
Funding sources for Lafayette Gardens include an initial $15 million construction loan by Chase Bank, $16.1 million in 9 percent Low Income Housing Tax Credit Equity (LIHTC) provided by Raymond James and a $4.8 million permanent loan through Freddie Mac/Walker & Dunlop.
HTG presented three potential scenarios, each containing over 1,000 new affordable/mixed-income apartments, for the redevelopment of a 10.4-acre site in Miami’s historic Overtown neighborhood
Housing Trust Group (HTG) was granted a ground-lease by the Miami-Dade County Commission to begin the process of procuring financing to transform an aging public housing site in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood into a vibrant mixed-income community.
The Commission granted HTG the ground lease on the 10.4-acre site containing two adjacent public housing communities, Rainbow Village Apartments and Gwen Cherry 23C, located at 2000 N.W. Third Avenue (on the corner of N.W. 20th Street). The two 1970s-era garden-style public housing developments contain a combined 136 apartments. The ground-lease enables HTG to apply for financing, including low income housing tax credits, to subsidize construction and development. If awarded financing, HTG would begin construction in late 2021.
In its proposal, HTG presented three progressively ambitious redevelopment scenarios – each ensuring phased development to minimize disruption to current residents, and ensure none will be permanently displaced. All scenarios also adhere to “Smart Growth” principles – creating pedestrian-friendly, walkable neighborhoods close to jobs, shops, schools and transportation hubs – as well as inclusion of public art through Miami-Dade’s Arts in Public Spaces program.
· Scenario A: Subject to re-zoning to T-5 under the Miami 21 Zoning Code, HTG would develop 1,014 mixed-income apartments (136 public housing units, 134 affordable housing units, 733 workforce/market-rate units, and 11 for-sale townhomes). All units would have high-quality finishes, energy-efficient appliances, walk-in showers and walk-in closets. New community amenities include a community center, early education/day-care center, state-of the-art fitness center, media center/library, 7,600 square feet of retail, resort-style swimming pool, picnic areas and barbecue grills, walking paths, and play areas.
· Scenario B – Subject to re-zoning to T-5 and later T6-8 under a Special Area Plan, HTG would develop a total of 1,316 mixed-income apartments (136 public housing units, 106 affordable units, 1,059 workforce/market rate units, and 15 for-sale townhomes). Amenities the same as above.
· Scenario C – HTG envisions a new district that expands beyond the Rainbow/Gwen Cherry site to include an additional 10.7 acres in partnership with adjacent property owners. This scenario would allow for up to 70,000 square feet of additional retail, office and cultural/community spaces..
"Our mission is simple," said Matthew A. Rieger, President and CEO of Housing Trust Group. "To provide without compromise the highest quality multifamily communities possible, and create a vibrant, attractive mixed-use community in Overtown, where people of all ages, races, cultures and economic strata can come together to live, learn, work and play. We assembled a best-in-class development team with strong local expertise, community involvement, and neighborhood relationships to ensure that this realizes its full potential to be a truly transformative development and provides the services and amenities that this neighborhood deserves."
About Housing Trust Group
Housing Trust Group (HTG) is an award-winning full-service developer of multifamily residential communities whose real estate transactions exceed $3 billion in commercial, land and residential developments across Florida, Georgia, Texas and Arizona. HTG develops, builds and manages a diverse portfolio of affordable housing, workforce housing, market-rate housing, and mixed-use developments. For more information, please visit www.htgf.com.
Rents at The Palms at Town Center, which will open next month, will range from $234 to $1,101 per month for qualifying residents
Palm Coast, Fla. (May 18, 2020) – Housing Trust Group (HTG), one of the nation’s largest developers of affordable housing, has started apartment leasing at The Palms at Town Center, an 88-unit apartment community located at 470 Bulldog Drive in Palm Coast, Fla. which will open in May.
The property is designated for a combination of affordable and workforce housing, consisting of 32 units for families at or below 30 percent area median income (AMI), 8 units for at or below 60 percent AMI, and 48 units for at or below 80 percent AMI. Rents will range from $234 for a one-bedroom up to $1,101 for a three-bedroom apartment home. The reduced rents, made possible through the use of the federal LIHTC program and Florida SAIL program, will vary depending on each eligible resident’s income.
Prospective residents interested in leasing should contact HTG Management at 386-569-6449 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. With social distancing guidelines still in place in many places across the country, HTG’s leasing team is also offering virtual tours and conducting business online to better serve future residents.
“The COVID-19 health crisis and ensuing shutdown of businesses that employ many in the service industry has exacerbated Florida’s affordable housing crisis, and is putting many families’ livelihood – and housing – at risk,” said Matthew A. Rieger, President and CEO of HTG. “Communities like this one will allow families to gain stability in these uncertain times.”
The Palms at Town Center is HTG’s largest ‘workforce housing’ community, providing affordably priced apartments for residents who are both low income and those who are marginally above what would allow them to qualify for affordable housing. “This is a demographic that we believe desperately needs attention,” added Rieger, “as these individuals – teachers, police, firefighters, healthcare workers, and others – are the backbone of our society, particularly right now.”
The Palms at Town Center is a garden-style development of 3 three-story buildings and a clubhouse. The new community offers a mix of units ranging from 30 one-bedroom, 50 two-bedroom and 8 three-bedroom units. Units feature open floor plans, full-sized Energy-Star appliances, ceiling fans, and washers and dryers. Amenities at The Palms at Town Center include a swimming pool, volleyball court, dog park, playground, walking trails, clubhouse, media center, car canopies and grilling stations.
The construction and design team for The Palms at Town Center includes Fugleberg Koch of Winter Park (architect); Singhofen and Associates of Orlando (civil engineer); Foster Conant & Associates of Orlando (landscape architect); Christina Stiles Interiors of Maitland (interior designer); and Gomez Construction Company of Orlando (general contractor).
Funding sources for The Palms at Town Center was provided through a $8.5 million SAIL loan from Florida Housing Finance Corporation, a $6 million construction loan from Fifth Third Bank, a $3 million construction loan that converts a to permanent loan from Chase Bank and $6.2 million in four percent housing credit equity from Raymond James Tax Credit Funds.
HTG has won several awards for its affordable housing properties throughout Florida, and currently has several other affordable housing communities in various stages of development across the U.S.
About Housing Trust Group
Housing Trust Group (HTG) is an award-winning full-service developer of multifamily residential communities whose real estate transactions exceed $3 billion in commercial, land and residential developments across Florida, the Southeastern U.S. and Arizona. HTG develops, builds and manages a diverse portfolio of affordable housing, workforce housing, market-rate housing, and mixed-use developments. For more information, please visit www.htgf.com.
Paradise Lakes Apartments will deliver 76 new affordable apartments and retail space
Housing Trust Group (HTG), one of the nation’s largest developers of affordable housing, has closed on financing for Paradise Lakes Apartments, a new $25 million garden-style affordable apartment community with ground-floor retail space in the West Kendall section of Miami, Florida. Construction is slated to begin immediately.
Located at 8905 SW 169th Court, Miami, FL 33196, east of the intersection of Kendall Drive and Krome Avenue, Paradise Lakes Apartments will provide 76 affordable apartments set aside for residents earning between 30 and 80 percent of area median income. Monthly rent for qualifying residents will range from $401 to $1,443.
Funding sources for Paradise Lakes Apartments included $14.49 million in 9 percent Low Income Housing Tax Credit Equity (LIHTC) provided by City Real Estate Advisors; a $5.5 million loan from KeyBank, and $1.6 million in soft financing from Miami-Dade County. HTG purchased the 2.7-acre site in March of 2019 for $2.8 million. The property is expected to be delivered in April 2021, with pre-leasing set to begin in late 2020.
“West Kendall is a vibrant suburban neighborhood that hasn’t enjoyed any new affordable housing in a long time so there is tremendous pent up demand here,” said HTG President and CEO Matthew A. Rieger. “This is an outstanding location, close to the hospital, grocery stores, public transportation, and great schools. We’re excited to have the opportunity to create something beautiful that Miami’s working families can afford.”
This is Housing Trust Group’s fifth affordable housing development in Miami-Dade County. Other developments include the award-winning Courtside Apartments in Overtown; Wagner Creek in the Health District; Veranda Apartments in Homestead; and Princeton Park in the Princeton section of unincorporated Miami-Dade.
Paradise Lakes Apartments is a three-story building with elevator and 11,388 square feet of retail on the ground floor, with residential units on the second and third floors. It will consist of 56 one-bedroom, one-bath units, and 20 two-bedroom, two-bath units, ranging in size from 688 square feet to 1,108 square feet. Units will have washer/dryer hook-ups, full-size Energy-Star® appliances, luxury wide plank flooring, and balconies. Community amenities include a clubroom with a kitchen and lounge seating, state-of-the-art fitness center, business/computer room, a community garden with seating, smart storage lockers, electric car charging stations, bicycle racks and several activity areas.
The building and design team for Paradise Lakes Apartments is Modis Architects, HSQ Engineers and Gomez Construction Company. The property will be built to National Green Building Standards (NGBS).
About Housing Trust Group
Housing Trust Group (HTG) is an award-winning full-service developer of multifamily residential communities with over 7,000 affordable and market-rate units and whose real estate transactions exceed $3 billion in commercial, land and residential developments across Florida, Georgia, Texas and Arizona. HTG develops, builds and manages a diverse portfolio of affordable housing, workforce housing, market-rate housing, and mixed-use developments. For more information, please visit www.htgf.com.
Paradise Lakes Apartments will deliver 76 new affordable apartments and retail space
Housing Trust Group (HTG), one of the nation’s largest developers of affordable housing, has closed on financing for Paradise Lakes Apartments, a new $25 million garden-style affordable apartment community with ground-floor retail space in the West Kendall section of Miami, Florida. Construction is slated to begin immediately.
Located at 8905 SW 169th Court, Miami, FL 33196, east of the intersection of Kendall Drive and Krome Avenue, Paradise Lakes Apartments will provide 76 affordable apartments set aside for residents earning between 30 and 80 percent of area median income. Monthly rent for qualifying residents will range from $401 to $1,443.
Funding sources for Paradise Lakes Apartments included $14.49 million in 9 percent Low Income Housing Tax Credit Equity (LIHTC) provided by City Real Estate Advisors; a $5.5 million loan from KeyBank, and $1.6 million in soft financing from Miami-Dade County. HTG purchased the 2.7-acre site in March of 2019 for $2.8 million. The property is expected to be delivered in April 2021, with pre-leasing set to begin in late 2020.
“West Kendall is a vibrant suburban neighborhood that hasn’t enjoyed any new affordable housing in a long time so there is tremendous pent up demand here,” said HTG President and CEO Matthew A. Rieger. “This is an outstanding location, close to the hospital, grocery stores, public transportation, and great schools. We’re excited to have the opportunity to create something beautiful that Miami’s working families can afford.”
This is Housing Trust Group’s fifth affordable housing development in Miami-Dade County. Other developments include the award-winning Courtside Apartments in Overtown; Wagner Creek in the Health District; Veranda Apartments in Homestead; and Princeton Park in the Princeton section of unincorporated Miami-Dade.
Paradise Lakes Apartments is a three-story building with elevator and 11,388 square feet of retail on the ground floor, with residential units on the second and third floors. It will consist of 56 one-bedroom, one-bath units, and 20 two-bedroom, two-bath units, ranging in size from 688 square feet to 1,108 square feet. Units will have washer/dryer hook-ups, full-size Energy-Star® appliances, luxury wide plank flooring, and balconies. Community amenities include a clubroom with a kitchen and lounge seating, state-of-the-art fitness center, business/computer room, a community garden with seating, smart storage lockers, electric car charging stations, bicycle racks and several activity areas.
The building and design team for Paradise Lakes Apartments is Modis Architects, HSQ Engineers and Gomez Construction Company. The property will be built to National Green Building Standards (NGBS).
About Housing Trust Group
Housing Trust Group (HTG) is an award-winning full-service developer of multifamily residential communities with over 7,000 affordable and market-rate units and whose real estate transactions exceed $3 billion in commercial, land and residential developments across Florida, Georgia, Texas and Arizona. HTG develops, builds and manages a diverse portfolio of affordable housing, workforce housing, market-rate housing, and mixed-use developments. For more information, please visit www.htgf.com.
