Topping Off of Wenatchee Supportive Housing

Posted by beacon on Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 11:11 PM

Beacon, Construction, Family Housing, Washington

The four-story building will have two elevators and over 5,000 sf of residential common areas

On May 31st, Beacon hosted a lunch to celebrate the Topping Off of Wenatchee Supportive Housing.

The project will provide 67 units of affordable supportive housing in the rural Wenatchee, WA . The project sets aside (16) 811 PRAC units for people with disabilities, another (33) units are set aside for homeless families with children. The projects incomes will be restricted households at or below 30%, 40% and 60% of area median income. The four-story building will consist of 25 one-bedroom, 20 two-bedroom and 22 three-bedroom units. Each floor will be equipped with common laundry facilities and the ground floor includes office space for property management and residential case management staff with a large community space for residents. The location offers scenic views, overlooking the Wenatchee valley with the Columbia River to the East and the Central Cascades to the Southwest.

Catholic Charities Housing Services is the project sponsor and the list of funders includes WA State Housing Trust Fund, 811 PRAC, WSHFC Low Income Housing Tax Credits, National Equity Fund (NEF), City of Wenatchee, Catholic Charities Diocese of Yakima, and Chelan-Douglas County. The completion date is scheduled for December 2019.

The construction crew and project team enjoyed tacos in the soon to be community room

Eastern view from Wenatchee Supportive Housing

Meet Our New Business Development Director Alex Medeiros

Posted by beacon on Wed, Jun 5, 2019 at 8:51 PM

Beacon

Beacon Development Group is pleased to announce that Alex Medeiros has joined the team as the new director of business development, effective March 4.

Alex will be focused on leading our mission to develop housing solutions for the middle market. He will be responsible for strategic planning, capital formation and execution of our business. In addition, he will assist with BDG’s third-party consulting practice as a project manager on select projects. Alex brings more than 10 years of experience in real estate and development. Most recently, he served as a vice president at CBRE affordable housing where he focused on national transaction services for Section 42 low-income housing tax credits and Section 8 HUD housing. At CBRE, he participated in more than 155 transactions, totaling more than $2 billion. He also has worked in commercial real estate serving as a broker and analyst.

Alex earned his Bachelor of Arts in economics from Washington State University and a Master of Professional Studies in real estate from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors, traveling and cooking.

Beacon is Hiring – POSITION NOW CLOSED

Posted by beacon on Thu, Apr 4, 2019 at 3:25 PM

Beacon, California

Beacon Development Group is looking for a Housing Developer in our Pleasanton, California office. This position will report to the Director of Development and will work with a team of staff to develop multiple affordable housing projects. This position is responsible for supporting all aspects of project development from planning to closeout. The scope of this position’s responsibilities may include the following: assessment of community needs; identification and acquisition of appropriate sites; formulation of feasible housing proposals, including development and operating budgets and project schedules; assisting the sponsor in conducting community notification; preparation and review of funding applications; and coordination of internal members of the project development teams and external consultants.

For more information, please see the full job description: Housing Developer CA Region

Three Beacon Projects Awarded City of Seattle Funding

Posted by beacon on Mon, Mar 18, 2019 at 8:55 AM

Beacon, Family Housing, Senior Housing, Washington

In December, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced that the City of Seattle will invest more than $75M to build and preserve affordable housing across Seattle. Ten New Construction projects were awarded funding including Northaven Three, Chief Seattle Club, and Maddux Apartments.

Northaven Three Anticipated Completion Date Early 2022

Northaven Three is a partnership between Northaven Senior Housing and HumanGood Affordable Housing to develop 85 units of affordable housing, serving independent seniors earning up to 30%, 50% and 60% of area median income. HumanGood and Northaven have partnered based on their aligned missions to provide high quality communities for seniors. The project will be located adjacent to the Northgate mall and less than a mile from the Northgate transit center and future light rail.

Chief Seattle Club Anticipated Completion Date October 2021

Chief Seattle Club (CSC) is developing a mixed-use affordable housing project in Pioneer Square. The eight-story building will include 80 units of housing (60 units will serve people who are homeless), CSC program spaces, a gallery/café and a primary care clinic. The project will provide a portion of the units with rental assistance so that some individuals pay no more than 30% of their income for rent. It will be designed to support the physical, cultural and spiritual needs of people in the Native community. Housing-based case management will be provided onsite and residents will have access to the community supports and services that are provided at CSC.

Maddux Apartments Anticipated Completion Date October 2021

Maddux Apartments is a two-building development, sponsored by Mount Baker Housing Association, that will provide affordable workforce housing for individuals and families earning at or below 50% and 60% area median income. The two-buildings will consist of 166 units: 97 studios, 11 one-bedroom, 48 two-bedroom and 10 three-bedroom. The project is a transit-oriented development located 2 blocks from the light rail in the Mount Baker neighborhood. Both buildings will provide ground floor commercial space, laundry facilities on each floor, resident lounge areas and a roof top terrace space.

Beacon’s Lobby Brought to Life by Local Artist

Posted by beacon on Thu, Jan 31, 2019 at 9:28 AM

Beacon

Energía de la Comunidad | Community Energy – Erin Shigaki @ purplegatedesign

Beacon Development Group moved their office to Plaza Roberto Maestas (PRM) “Beloved Community” in early 2017. The Plaza has cultivated a lively, multi-cultural work location that exemplifies how entire communities benefit from quality affordable housing. Last summer BDG assembled a team of staff to re-vamp the 7’ x 10’ concrete entry wall into a welcoming entrance that was indicative of the work BDG does. The focus was to involve the children in the community, so staff teamed up with Beacon Arts to put a call out for local artists.

BDG commissioned artist Erin Shigaki based on her experience working with youth on public art projects. Shigaki is a Seattle native who runs a design studio called Purple Gate Design. She focuses on making public art that illustrates belonging, safety and healing, and in 2018 was selected for the City of Seattle Public Art Boot Camp and Ethnic Art Roster. Shigaki spent a day working with the children who participate in the El Centro de la Raza after-school program that is located at PRM. They focused on illustrating how they show and feel love in their community.

Shigaki at El Centro de la Raza

The morning started with Shigaki leading a thoughtful lesson on community and love that transitioned into a brainstorming session. The discussion ranged from tacos and gardens to Blue Angels and Seahawks. Using magazines, colored pencils and a lot of creativity, the children transformed their ideas into individual pieces of art. “They were attentive and not afraid to dive in and give expression to their drawings and collages about their communities,” Shigaki said.

PRM is a Transit-Orientated Community located across from the Beacon Hill Transit Station

Community Gardens Surround the Playgrounds Outside of El Centro

Shigaki used the artwork and ideas shared by the children to create a unique and colorful design for the entryway mural. She then began the three-week process of hand painting the 7’ x 10’ concrete wall. “I hope the mural will provide an opportunity for folks to stop and take a few seconds to really look at colors, shapes, forms and small details. I also hope that folks will get a sense of how vibrant the PRM community is, and how important the El Centro programs are,” Shigaki shared after completing the project.

Earlier this month, BDG had the opportunity to thank the creative young artists whose bright perspectives inspired Shigaki’s design, Energia de la Comunidid | Community Energy. “It was wonderful to meet the little members of our community who helped create the mural we get to enjoy every day. This project wasn’t about prettying up concrete, it was about where we work and why.” Lucy Zappone, Construction Technician of BDG said. Each child received an art kit in hopes that they would continue to brighten blank canvas with their creativity.

CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE ON 2 CALIFORNIA PROJECTS

Posted by beacon on Mon, Dec 31, 2018 at 12:28 PM

Acquisition/Rehab, Beacon, California, Construction

Life’s Garden Renovation Includes a Modernized Exterior Entrance

At the end of October 2018, Life’s Garden community in Sunnyvale, CA completed its $65-million-dollar redevelopment that started in 2016. The renovation touched every aspect of the community from new fixtures and finishes in all units, improved mobility features throughout the property, installation of drought tolerant landscaping, and an expansion of the management office. The 208-unit building was originally constructed in 1974 to serve seniors 62 and older. To continue that mission, the project took additional steps to provide residents the opportunity to age in place on the premise. The property now has improved ADA parking closer to the building, new cane detection curbs at overhead protruding stairs and widened outdoor walkways to accommodate wheelchairs. Due to the scale of the project and the comprehensive renovation, construction occurred over 8 phases requiring the temporary relocation of more than 200 residents.

Life’s Garden grand re-opening is scheduled for January 10, 2019.

Mount Rubidoux Manor Receives a Cheerful Exterior Makeover

And in November 2018, we completed the $36 million, 12 month refinance and rehabilitation of Mt. Rubidoux Manor in Riverside, CA. The renovation includes significant energy upgrades, full building system replacements, upgraded unit finishes and re-energized community and office spaces. Built in 1971, the 188 unit community provides much needed affordable senior housing to the City of Riverside.

More details about the project can be found here.

The grand opening for Mt. Rubidoux is anticipated for March of 2019.

Beacon is Hiring – POSITION NOW CLOSED

Posted by beacon on Thu, Oct 25, 2018 at 1:03 PM

Beacon

POSITION NOW CLOSED. Beacon Development Group is looking for a Business Development Director for Real Estate. This position will report to the Vice President of Development and will oversee all aspects of the development, redevelopment and acquisition of large multi-family properties in key target markets along the West Coast. You will have responsibility for the planning, financial modeling, and project management of middle-market and mixed-income, multi-family properties that include mid-rise, high-rise, and mixed-use properties.

This new line of business will be undertaken in conjunction with Beacon’s parent company HumanGood. HG is a large, dynamic, and growing non-profit corporation with $1.7B in assets, 62 affordable properties under ownership or management, and 18 life plan communities. HumanGood offers competitive pay and phenomenal benefits. Eligible positions start earning 19 paid days off, plus eight holidays, a company matching 401 (k) and health plans that give you cash to use for those unexpected health issues.

For more information, please see the full job description: Business Development Director

SUN TOWER BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

Posted by beacon on Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 10:50 AM

Beacon, Senior Housing, Washington

Earlier this year, Beacon and HumanGood celebrated the grand re-opening of the Sun Tower community located in Yakima, WA. The transformation included all the systems and finishes which improved how the building functions in terms of efficiency, energy use and water use. The community now has a modernized feel that has enhanced residents’ comfort. For more detailed information on the project click here.

These photos highlight some of the renovations made to the common areas and residents’ units.

Affordable Housing Design Leadership Institute

Posted by beacon on Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 10:45 AM

Awards & Recognition, Beacon, Special Needs, Washington

Beacon joined Yakima Housing Authority as participants in Enterprise’s annual AHDLI. The AHDLI is a 3-day in-person training program for the country’s leading affordable housing designers and developers seeking to find creative solutions to design challenges in affordable housing projects. It was a great opportunity to participate in interactive design charrettes to share knowledge and expertise with innovators in our industry. This year, eight developers presented projects from across the country and received design feedback from peers and the panel of design experts gathered in Seattle.

AHDLI partcipants

The YHA and Beacon presented YHA’s Veteran Supportive Housing and Service Center project. The project is the redevelopment of 4.64-acre former United States Marine Corp armory property in Yakima. The project includes rehabilitation of the armory as well as new construction housing to create 41 units of permanent supportive housing for homeless veterans and their families. In addition, the project will include a service center that will be open to homeless veterans in the community. This will include a primary care and dental clinic for homeless veterans. Office space will be created for veteran service providers, including VASH case managers who will provide services for residents onsite.

Our YHA team received insightful feedback on our project design, which we are now integrating into our plans. The knowledge shared at the 3-day workshop has provided us with new ideas and resources, not only for the YHA project, but for our design process on other projects going forward. We are grateful to our team members at YHA, to the other designers and presenters, and to Enterprise for this valuable opportunity.

New life brought to Mount Rubidioux Manor

Posted by beacon on Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 3:51 PM

Acquisition/Rehab, Beacon, California, Construction, Senior Housing

Exterior painting has begun

Mt. Rubidoux Manor, a 188 senior housing facility located in downtown Riverside, CA, is currently undergoing an extensive renovation. It is a 16-story residential building originally built in 1971 by Riverside First Baptist Homes, Inc. under the HUD Section 236 program. The current project is a partnership between HumanGood Affordable Housing and Riverside First Baptist Homes. This strategic partnership allowed the long-term vision and mission of Riverside First Baptist Homes Inc.to be preserved and strengthened with the mission and values of HumanGood Affordable Housing. The project targets seniors at or below 50% and 60% of median income but serves residents at much lower incomes through a HUD Section 8 contract covering 170 units. The building has 135 studio, 52 one-bedroom and 1 two-bedroom units.

The completed rehabilitation will include new unit kitchens, bathrooms, lighting and flooring, ADA upgrades, replacement of all exterior windows and doors, upgrades to both unit and common area heating / cooling systems, full tear down and replacement of roof and insulation, full replacement of supply and waste plumbing, a new energy efficient boiler, the addition of a rooftop photovoltaic system, exterior paint, conversion of an obsolete commercial kitchen to new office space, new community recreation and social service space and other common area upgrades. This is a welcomed rejuvenation for the 45+ year old building that has withstood earthquakes, emergency balcony repairs and a recent residential fire that damaged 13 units.

On June 28th, Walton Construction hosted a taco party for residents to celebrate 50% completion of the project and had over 200 attendees

Funding for the project includes an allocation of Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the California Tax Credit Allocating Committee, tax exempt bonds through Citibank, N.A., tax credit equity from Alliant Capital, City of Riverside HOME funds, a Housing Authority of the City of Riverside redevelopment successor agency loan and Low-Income Weatherization Program incentives. The project team includes Walton Construction and Egan Simon Architects. The expected completion date is November 2018.

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