RIVERDALE, MD – Lincoln Avenue Communities, a mission-driven developer and owner of affordable housing, and Headen Spring Development, LLC, a partnership between Refreshing Spring Church of God in Christ and its non-profit affiliate, Sowing Empowerment & Economic Development, Inc. (SEED), announced their collaboration to develop Headen Spring, a multi-generational, mixed-income community to be built on a 10-acre site adjacent to the Riverdale Park Purple Line Station.
“Following a comprehensive selection process, we are delighted to partner with LAC to bring our vision to a much-needed reality for many families in our community,” said Refreshing Spring Senior Pastor Bishop James E. Jordan, Jr. “Headen Spring will include features that incorporate design and programmatic elements that support the mental, social and physical health of the residents and the surrounding community, and LAC is the right partner to guide us through this vital process.”
Lincoln Avenue Communities is a leading acquirer and developer of affordable housing, with a nationwide portfolio of 155 properties across 26 states. As a mission-driven company, LAC works to expand access to affordable homes and strengthen communities, providing valuable services for residents and enhancing the quality and long-term resiliency of the properties they call home.
“We’re thrilled to partner with SEED and Refreshing Spring Church on this transformative new development, which will offer amenity-rich, affordable, transit-oriented housing in Riverdale,” said Stacy Kaplowitz, LAC Vice President and Managing Regional Partner. “LAC is committed to expanding access to affordable housing and resident services for families, seniors and individuals across the country in partnership with impact-driven organizations like Headen Spring Development.”
The conceptual master plot seeks to make a dynamic, urban environment for residents with amenities that support active living and promote a healthy lifestyle. The plot includes a mix of multifamily housing, a community building with amenities focused on the health, education and the empowerment needs of families within the community; and green space and walkable trails to continue the pedestrian experience from the light-rail station.
“Partnerships between mission-driven developers and our non-profit communities are essential to increasing high quality, affordable housing options for County residents,” said Angie Rodgers, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development for Prince George’s County. “This project aligns with our key economic development goals for growing jobs and the commercial tax base, anchored by infrastructure that serves a range of household incomes, especially around transit-oriented development opportunities.”
Refreshing Spring Church has been a staple of the Riverdale community since 1976. The Church’s ministry focuses on the whole needs of individuals and families, which led to the creation of Headen Spring Development LLC with SEED as the managing partner. SEED’s mission has been to provide basic needs for families with the goal of transitioning them from dependency to self-sufficiency. This mission is fulfilled through a variety of community development programs designed to improve the lives of those in need.
“We are excited to go forward and engage in this level of community development with an industry leader like LAC,” said SEED President & CEO Lisa Butler McDougal. “Headen Spring will set the standard for transit-oriented development along this vital corridor in Prince George’s County and throughout the region.”
For 20 years, SEED has been servicing the local community. SEED provides food, clothing, education and training while promoting self-sufficiency and empowerment directly to low- to moderate-income families and communities. In addition to operating as a HUD approved housing counseling agency, SEED operates a K-8 charter school, afterschool and summer enrichment programs, and an emergency food distribution center.

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CHARLOTTE, NC – Greystar, a global leader in the investment, development, and management of real estate, including rental housing, logistics, and life sciences, announced the groundbreaking of its latest Birchway-branded property, Birchway Eastfield Station, a new apartment community in Charlotte, NC. The project represents the first transaction capitalized in a strategic venture between Greystar and Whitman Peterson.
Birchway by Greystar invites residents to delight in comfort in suburban garden-style communities, providing practicality, tranquility, and convenience. Rooted in community, the Birchway brand offers the conveniences of the city without city prices.
“We are extremely proud to bring Birchway Eastfield Station to Charlotte,”Mike Sullivan, Director of Development, said. “With our focus on providing new apartments at competitive rent levels, we were able to work together with Whitman Peterson and would also like to thank both CIBC Bank USA nd Synovus Bank for their partnership in providing the senior loan in a challenging capital environment.”
Birchway Eastfield Station will offer a total of 402 apartment units comprising one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts. Moreover, it will feature top-notch facilities like a large pool, well-equipped gym, coworking space, creative space, private work pods and a TV lounge. As part of a separate phase, Greystar will be completing earthwork for 110 townhomes. The pads will be sold to a home builder at a future date.
The community is surrounded by single-family homes to the north and east and is close to thriving industrial hubs to the south and west. Additionally, the development is conveniently located near well loved shopping destinations like Northlake Mall, Shoppes at Highland Creek and the soon-to-be-opened Prosperity Village. For commuters, the community offers effortless accessibility to all parts of the city with nearby entrances to three major highways. Uptown Charlotte is a small 15 minute drive, while other areas of the city can be easily reached due to the site’s proximity to I-485 and I-77.
Adding to the appeal of this community is its immediate proximity to Clarks Creek Nature Preserve, which offers residents walking trails, a dog park, pickleball courts and a community garden. The site provides ample room for landscaping and additional amenities.
Birchway Eastfield Station’s design team included KTGY for architecture, Urban Design Partners for civil and landscape design, South Park Interiors for interior design and EM Structural and Jordan Skala for structural and MEP designs.
Pre-leasing for Birchway Eastfield Station is expected to start in late 2025, with the community scheduled for completion in mid-to-late 2026.

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SUMMERVILLE, SC – Quarterra Multifamily, a subsidiary of Lennar Corporation and a multifamily apartment developer, property manager, and asset manager, announced the start of construction at Emblem Summerville, an attainably priced community located in the historic city of Summerville, South Carolina, 25 miles northwest of Charleston.
Emblem Summerville is a 288-home garden style community with spacious modern homes, an extensive amenities package and simple access to regional employers, schools, outdoor recreation, retail and dining. Emblem Summerville is Quarterra’s second Emblem community in South Carolina, joining Emblem Cane Bay North, also in Summerville. Nationwide, Quarterra has delivere 8 Emblem communities to date, with more than 20 currently in the pipeline.
“Emblem Summerville is designed based on a tested and proven development blueprint for high-quality yet attainable housing,” said Doug Bober, Senior Managing Director – Product and Operations with Quarterra. “Emblem Communities were designed to deliver a top-notch product to meet the housing needs of the often overlooked middle-income renter. Emblem Summerville is a decisive next step in addressing that need in the Summerville / Charleston market, and a continuation of Quarterra’s nationwide effort to make a healthier housing market.”
Quarterra made the Emblem program to help address the national shortage in supply of attainable housing for middle-income renters. Tapping into parent-company Lennar’s proven scalable construction capabilities, Emblem property development deploys a programmatic approach that utilizes consistent high-end interior finishes from one Emblem community to the next. Amenity designs and property features such as social rooms and fitness centers also follow a consistent prototype. The focus on consistency allows Emblem developments to reach the market within an expedited time frame.
Situated at 44000 Owl Wood Lane, Emblem Summerville will place residents within simple access of local retail centers including The Market at Cane Bay (anchored by Publix), North Creek Marketplace at Nexton and The Shoppes at Nexton. Residents will also be in close proximity to coffee and dining spots such as Starbucks, Famuliari’s Pizzeria, Rio Chico Mexican, Eggs Up Grill, Agaves Cantina, Buffalo Wild Wings, The Rustic Muffin, Taco Boy and Halls Chophouse. An active lifestyle is accommodated by the nearby walking and biking trails of Cane Bay Plantation and Cane Bay Family YMCA.
Emblem Summerville’s location just off U.S. Route 176 provides seamless connectivity to U.S. Route 17 and 52, as well as Interstate 26, for simple commutes to Goose Creek, Summerville, Ridgeville and North Charleston. Major regional employers include Boeing, Volvo, WalMart, Mercedes Benz/Daimler, Bosch and Joint Base Charleston.
Homes will include one-, two- and three-bedroom options, ranging from 738 to 1,434 square feet. Well-appointed interiors will be highlighted by pendant lighting over kitchen islands, stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, quartz countertops with tile backsplashes and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. Bathrooms will feature oversized tubs with tile surrounds and quartz countertops, and carpeted bedrooms will be designed to optimize natural light with walk-in closets and expansive shelving.
Emblem Summerville’s residents will have full access to a clubhouse with indoor lounge, pool deck with a sun shelf, two outdoor amenity areas with grilling stations, pet park, fitness center, 516 surface parking spaces and 45 garages available for rent.
Emblem Summerville is Quarterra’s third South Carolina community, following Cane Bay North and Cormac in Charleston.

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