ORLANDO, FL – Embrey has closed on the buy of a 4-acre site in Orlando, Florida. The new development, Citron at The Packing District is located at the southwest corner of Princeton Avenue and Orange Blossom Trail in the heart of the area. Citron at The Packing District is Embrey’s second residential development in the unique mixed-use community being developed by Dr. Phillips Charities.
“Embrey was honored to be chosen in 2018 as the first multifamily developer by Dr. Phillips Charities for this iconic community vision,” said Brad Knolle, Executive Vice President of Development. “The Cannery at the Packing District, our first development, has been well received by Orlando residents and we are equally excited to be launching Citron as phase two of what we believe will define luxury living experiences for The Packing District.”
Citron at The Packing District will be 345 units with the clubhouse and first units available for leasing in mid-2024 and final completion is expected in the spring of 2025.
The apartment interiors will feature spacious floor plans with high ceilings and wood-style flooring, private patios and balconies, fully equipped kitchens with quartz countertops, bathrooms with dual vanities, garden tubs and separate showers with glass enclosures, and spacious closets. 
Community amenities include an elegant clubhouse, a resort-style pool, a gorgeous courtyard with an outdoor kitchen, a fitness and yoga center, a business center with micro-working areas, a dog park, and ample garage parking.
The Packing District is a 202-acre transformational project near downtown Orlando being developed by Dr. Phillips Charities. The overall project goal is to preserve a defining part of the city’s history while providing a vibrant base of living and commerce. Historic buildings will be repurposed, integrated with new uses, and connected to urban trails and a new 100-acre city park dedicated to health and wellness, education, arts and community, and sustainability. 

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WORCESTER, MA – National multifamily real estate development leader Wood Partners announced groundbreaking on its newest high-end residential community, Alta on the Row, marking the company’s first development in Worcester, Massachusetts. Opening of the community is slated for December 2023 with pre-leasing officially starting in October 2023.
Located at 22 Mulberry Street, Alta on the Row will be positioned in the heart of Worcester’s renowned “Restaurant Row,” providing residents with a wide range of dining and entertainment opportunities, including Wormtown Brewery and Leo’s Ristorante, directly adjacent to the property. Alta on the Row will also provide residents with quick access to some of the city’s top employers including UMASS Memorial Health, Saint Vincent Hospital, Hanover Insurance Group, as well as top higher education institutions including UMASS Chan Medical School, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Holy Cross.
“Wood Partners is thrilled to break ground on Alta on the Row, our first luxury property in the thriving City of Worcester,” said Jim Lambert, Managing Director. “Working with the City of Worcester on this project has been a truly collaborative process from the start, which makes us all the more excited to welcome new residents to the community next year and introduce them to Wood Partners’ signature approach to sophisticated living.”
At completion, Alta on the Row will offer 370 apartments comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Featuring sophisticated, modern design finishes, each of Alta on the Row’s apartment homes will be fully outfitted with luxurious wood-style plank flooring, top-of-the-line stainless steel Samsung appliances, and quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms to provide a cozy and welcoming place to call home. Additional high-end features include full-sized in-home washer and dryers, Schlage smart locks, shower and tub tile surrounds, and modern kitchen pendant lighting in select homes.
Throughout the property, residents can also indulge in Alta on the Row’s best-in-class community amenities, including a rooftop lounge with unobstructed views of downtown Worcester, a resort-style pool with turf surround, multiple grilling stations and firepits, an outdoor “living room” connecting the two courtyards, and an on-site pet spa and dog park with covered dog wash stations. Inside, residents will also have access to a 24/7 state-of-the-art fitness area with cardio and strength equipment, a game lounge and golf simulator lounge, co-working spaces, and ample lounge seating adjacent to both of the courtyards, as well as the rooftop lounge and clubhouse.
Alta on the Row’s prime location will be within walking distance of Union Station, enabling residents to easily reach Boston via the MBTA Commuter Rail. Closer to home, residents will have no shortage of fantastic shopping and entertainment options with leading retail sites like Mercantile Center and Worcester Common, as well as the DCU Center and Polar Park just a few miles from the property.

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BIRMINGHAM, AL – Global residential manager Common and celebrated local plotting and development firm Orchestra Partners started leasing the residential units in the historic Downtown building, The Frank. After being selected by Orchestra Partners to manage the building earlier this year, Common will bring its signature offering of desirable and attainable housing to the hyper-growth Birmingham market.
This 180-unit building marks the first project between the two groups and solidifies their commitment to bringing high-quality housing to Birmingham, Alabama. Applications are now available for a fall 2022 go-in, with rent starting at $802.
Orchestra Partners is a plotting and redevelopment advisory firm based in Birmingham, Ala., focused on transforming the urban experience. Their work in Birmingham includes several adaptive reuse projects, including The Frank Nelson Building.
Once one of the first skyscrapers in Birmingham, this 120,000 square-foot building was originally built to be the First National Bank Building in 1903. Now, Common at the Frank will act as a vital part of downtown with amenities that serve the entire Birmingham community. With an onsite restaurant, tenant lounge, roof deck, and a two-tale outdoor terrace open to the public, The Frank will function as a hub for connection and activity.
“We’re very excited to start our partnership with Common and start leasing at The Frank,” said Orchestra Partners Development Manager, Caroline Jenkins. “This building has been a part of Birmingham’s history for more than 100 years, and we’re so pleased to breathe new life and activity into it.”
Common at the Frank will feature 180 units of both studio and one-bedroom apartments across 10 tales.
Birmingham is a quick-growing rental market with a high net migration rate of young professionals, fueled completely by new arrivals and renters in the Sunbelt. With 50% of current portfolio residents moving to a new city, Common is expertly positioned to leverage its national brand presence to attract prospective renters in the area and beyond. Proving its commitment to the city and surrounding community, Common is expected to open over 400 residential apartments total in Birmingham by the end of the year.
“As our brand continues to grow across the world, Common is seeing first-hand how dynamic cities like Birmingham become sought-after destinations for the next generation to find attainable housing,” Common Founder and CEO Brad Hargreaves said. “I’m so thrilled to work with Orchestra Partners to bring this incredible adaptive reuse project to life and help promote their mission in Alabama. This is only the beginning for Common in Birmingham, and we’re looking forward to contributing to the future of this city.”

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