Development

Sterling University Housing Prepares to Debut Three New Luxury Housing Properties

Houston–Sterling University Housing will complete development of three new upscale off-campus student apartment properties in 2011, two of which are being designed to obtain LEED Silver certification.

ZOM’s Avery on Southwestern Wins Best Garden Apartment Community

Dallas–NAHB has honored ZOM Inc. its 2010 Best Garden Apartment Community Award for The Avery on Southwestern, a 422-unit luxury multifamily property.

Wood Partners Buys Land for Project near Growing Fort Belvoir Army Base

Alexandria, Va.–Wood Partners has acquired three acres in Alexandria for development of a 290-unit luxury apartment community that will answer demand spurred by growth of the US Army’s Fort Belvoir base.

Q&A with NDR Group’s Charlie DePasquale

NDR Executive Vice President Charlie DePasquale talks to MHN about filling a need in a community, building green and giving back to the tax base all in one shot.

Archstone Commences Construction of 349-Unit Apartment Project in Suburban DC

Gaithersburg, Md.–Archstone is not pulling any punches in the construction of the Archstone Olde Towne development in Gaithersburg.

NAHB Names Michaels MF Development Firm of the Year

NAHB honors Michaels Development Co. for leadership in the multifamily housing industry and successful achievement of the company’s vision and goals.

Jamboree Breaks Ground on Intergenerational Affordable Housing Project

Claremont, Calif.–Jamboree has broken ground on Courier Place Apartment Homes, which will be a 75-unit, unified apartment community for low-income seniors and working families.

NAHB Indexes Point to Stronger Multifamily Market Ahead

NAHB’s Multifamily Production Index shows that development is at its highest point since 2007.

McCaffery Begins Marketing for Ambitious Chicago Lakeside Development

Chicago–McCaffery Interests Inc. has kicked off the marketing of Chicago Lakeside Development L.L.C. by opening a 2,000-square-foot marketing center on the site of the development.

USAA Purchases Suburban DC Site for Mixed-Use TOD

Arlington, Va.–USAA and Zom will create a Class A residential and retail destination, and further solidify the area’s reputation as a leader in transit-oriented development.