OAKLAND, CA – SVA Architects and J.H. Fitzmaurice have broken ground on the design-build Serramonte Faculty & Staff Housing for Jefferson Union High School District in Daly City, CA. Jefferson UHSD is the first K-12 school district to pass a bond exclusively to build an affordable community for teachers and staff. The development unites SVA’s strengths of partnering with educational institutions and designing affordable housing communities. The project is anticipated to cost $61 million, with $33 million in bond funds provided by the passage of Measure J in June 2018.
The Jefferson Union High School District Faculty & Staff Housing project consists of 122 apartment homes, with 59 one-bedroom, 55 two-bedroom, and 8 three-bedroom units. Homes will range from approximately 640 – 1,270 sq. ft., with rental rates estimated at 50% of market rate at the time of occupancy. The first units are anticipated to open in the spring of 2022.
Robert Simons, AIA, President of SVA Architects, states, “It’s an honor to be a part of this pioneering project with Jefferson Union High School District and general contractor J.H. Fitzmaurice. Affordable housing for staff will help ensure they can be full-time members of the community where they teach. We’re excited to see this project taking shape.”
SVA Architects has a robust portfolio of both educational and affordable housing projects. SVA designed the award-winning, Grid Neutral, CHPS Verified Leader School La Escuelita Educational Center in Oakland and the affordable Celadon at 9th & Broadway high-rise in San Diego which achieved LEED Gold and was recognized with the 2016 ULI Global Award for Excellence.

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CHARLOTTE, NC – Wood Partners, a national leader in multi-family real estate development and acquisition, announced the grand opening of its newest luxury residential community – Alta Croft – in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Located at 3030 Barrow Road, Alta Croft offers luxurious suburban living in North Charlotte. A sophisticated lifestyle combined with well-appointed amenities and nearby grocery, entertainment and dining options set Alta Croft apart in the submarket.
“Alta Croft offers a premium lifestyle, with access to numerous community amenities and fantastic schools in one of the most in-demand parts of the Charlotteregion,” said Carter Siegel, Executive Managing Director for Wood Partners.
With quick access to Interstate 485, Alta Croft residents can easily commute to employment opportunities across the greater Charlotte area at top employers, including Bank of America, Duke Energy, Novant Health and Atrium Health. Alta Croft is also adjacent to the Mallard Creek neighborhood and its numerous recreational activities, including tennis courts, soccer fields and a community park.
Nearby, Prosperity Village Square offers a number of dining options from various global cuisines, as well as a variety of grocery stores in the vicinity including Publix, Aldi and Harris Teeter.
Amenities at Alta Croft include co-working spaces, micro offices and a community kitchen with a complimentary coffee bar – all accommodated with Wi-Fi – giving residents comfortable spaces for productivity. The saltwater pool with two tanning ledges and private poolside cabanas offers a resort-style getaway. The 24/7 fitness center offers top-of-the-line cardio equipment and free weights, in addition to a private yoga studio.
Each apartment home offers high-quality kitchen finishes such as stainless GE appliances – including side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with an in-unit ice/water dispenser, front control glass-top range and a microwave oven, plus quartz countertops and modern shaker cabinets.
All apartments have full-size, in-unit washer and dryer. Select units have movable kitchen islands ideal for personalizing home spaces.
Alta Croft offers 238 units in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Pre-leasing is currently underway, with first go-ins beginning in June. An open house for neighbors and prospective tenants to view the community is scheduled for March 21, 2020.

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MINNETONKA, MN – Set to open in May, The Rotenberg Companies introduced The Luxe, Apartments at Ridgedale, located at 12501 Ridgedale Drive in Minnetonka and is perfectly situated directly across from the Ridgedale Mall.
The Luxe features spacious one+ and two+ bedroom, ultra-luxury apartments, where residents can delight in exclusive access to over 16,000 square feet of unprecedented indoor and outdoor amenities.
Arriving at this four-tale iconic building, designed by renowned Architect Jesse Hamer, you are greeted by a soft contemporary façade, with beveled stone and large expansive windows. As you exit your vehicle under the chrome porte cochère, your journey will start as you enter the dramatic and elegantly appointed, two tale lobby.
The lobby and amenity spaces, made by Interior Designer Billy Beson, offer sophisticated contemporary furnishings, with sumptuous natural finishes, that meet his uncompromising standards of quality and beauty. The Luxe also features a private art collection that is adorned with a variety of vibrant, colorful painting, masterfully made by Artist Carolyn Cole.
Designed and constructed to the highest caliber condominium, quality standards, The Luxe, Apartments at Ridgedale, are luxury rental homes that offer residents the freedoms and conveniences of leasing within a thoughtfully programmed living environment.
There is remarkable attention to detail, with an unparalleled commitment to the resident’s experience.
The Luxe has an extensive list of sought after luxury amenities, including a 100% smoke free environment, heated parking for all residents, electronic vehicle recharging stations, an indoor car wash bay in the parking garage, onsite storage, a state-of-the-art fitness center with advanced training equipment, featuring Life Fitness fully integrated cardio, strength training and group training equipment, a private yoga/dance/Barre studio – which opens out to the amenity deck, and a private Pilates studio with Reformer machines.
If it’s an adrenaline boost you seek, there is a fitness area that can be reserved for high intensity training, or private instruction. Residents who wish to take their fitness routine outdoors will learn nearby walking and biking trails.
The outdoor residents’ lounge and dining terrace feature a stainless-steel outdoor kitchen, complete with DCS gas grills, chaise lounges and umbrellas, a fire element, an outdoor television, and a putting green/bocce ball court.
The Luxe also offers a coffee/tea bar, a community room with a fully equipped demonstration kitchen, fireplace, and multiple huge screen TV’s, as well as an intimate private dining room/ entertainment suite for family gatherings or for playing cards and board games.
To relax, The Luxe offers a multi-sport simulator for you to practice your golf swing and improve your game, or you can unleash your inner athlete and play your favorite sport.
If you choose to conduct a business meeting, there is a perfectly appointed boardroom, fully outfitted with video conferencing equipment and TV monitor for presentations, and much more. The Luxe, Apartments at Ridgedale, provides nothing small of the finest in luxury living for its residents. The Luxe raises the bar for luxury rental living.
The Luxe, Apartments at Ridgedale, delight in a prominent place, in the heart of Minnetonka, MN, at the Cities most sought after address.

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