WINTER GARDEN, FL – For young families and professionals, Horizon West offers an array of housing options to choose from—single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments. But, older adults in their golden years face a limited selection. To date, there is only one senior-living community in operation within the entire Horizon West area.
But that’s changing soon because there’s a new community coming to the neighborhood. In 2021, The Blake at Hamlin will open its doors, offering customized helped living and memory care for older retirees.
Leading the community is Executive Director Angie Layfield. While Layfield has worked with various organizations as an executive director and regional operations director, including 16+ years with a nationally recognized operator, she sees The Blake at Hamlin as a unique opportunity.
“After nearly 20 years in senior living, this is something I’ve never experienced before—serving within my own local community,” Layfield clarifies. “Even now, I can see The Blake at Hamlin forming relationships with our area’s schools, churches, and professional groups. As a resident of Horizon West, I’m excited.”
Helping The Blake at Hamlin become a part of the neighborhood is Joshua Bentley, Director of Sales and Marketing.
“Serving seniors has always been vital to me. And this role allows me to have conversations with them, listen to what they need, and be their guide,” Bentley states. “It’s a privilege to represent a place that has invested so much into the resident experience.”
At The Blake at Hamlin, seniors can make new friends, dine on freshly prepared food, stroll one of the two courtyards, and gain peace of mind knowing that on-demand help is always available. In addition, a well-designed building footprint offers residents an interior walking space that supports safety and security.
“Our community doesn’t simply provide brilliant care,” Layfield notes. “That same thoughtfulness is also observed in our interior and exterior aesthetics. The Blake at Hamlin looks like home and fits perfectly into its Hamlin Town Center location.”

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BOLINGBROOK, IL – Alliant Strategic Investments (ASI), an investment firm focused on socially responsible multifamily investments, has bought Riverstone Apartments, an affordable housing community located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, a suburb Southwest of Chicago. The buy, made in partnership with Nuveen Real Estate, one of the largest real estate investment managers in the world, closed at $93.5 million, with $60.825 million in acquisition financing provided by JLL Real Estate Capital.
ASI and Nuveen anticipate maintaining the affordability requirements of all the units during their ownership. The investment firms believe this property will continue to serve an vital role in its community providing quality and affordable housing for those who need it—a core tenet of their collective mandates.
The Riverstone Apartments underwent a significant redevelopment between 2005 and 2007 using Low Income Housing Tax Credit equity. The property consists of 789 studio, one- and two-bedroom units. ASI and Nuveen plot to improve the residential units and common areas, adding accessibility features, additional parking and providing services for the residents. Community amenities include a clubhouse, two outdoor pools, two fitness centers, media center and theater, volleyball and soccer courts, playground, business center and a dog park.
Located at 308 Woodcreek Dr., the transit-orientated property has direct access to Downtown Chicago via I-55 and is proximate to various employment hubs, including the 1,300-acre Argonne National Laboratory and a nearby 67.3-million-square-foot industrial/distribution center, and retail centers, such as the 1.2-million-square-foot Promenade at Bolingbrook mall.
“We look forward to implementing new programming to provide positive social and economic impact to the residents, while ensuring long-term affordability for the broader community,” says Pamela West, Managing Director of Nuveen Real Estate.
“Alliant Strategic Investments appreciates our partnership with Nuveen on the buy of the Riverstone Apartments. This investment allows us to extend the life of an vital affordable housing asset,” says Russell Ginise of ASI. “We know that our investments are making a difference in the lives of our residents, and want to continue supporting communities like Bolingbrook across the United States. We look forward to working with the mayor and local officials as we seek to enhance the property and contribute to the vibrant community in Bolingbrook.”

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LOS ANGELES, CA – Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced that it completed the $55,000,000 sale of The Estelle on behalf of Canfield Development, Inc. to an affiliate of The Green Cities Company.
The property, a 61-unit luxury multifamily community in West Los Angeles, was built in 2020 as for-sale condominiums and was converted to for-rent apartments amid the pandemic. The property boasts exceptionally large floor plans averaging 1,474 square feet and was 30% leased at the time of the sale.
In addition to its spacious units, The Estelle offers residents a resort-style living experience with a state-of-the-art fitness center, Mediterranean pool, and ample green space, including three landscaped rooftops. Situated within a mostly residential neighborhood, The Estelle features stunning views of Los Angeles while also offering convenient access to the city’s employment nodes, dining, culture, nature, and retail.
The sale was handled by Walker & Dunlop’s Blake Rogers, Hunter Combs, Alexandra Caniglia, and Javier Rivera. Mr. Rogers commented, “Class A transactions in Los Angeles have been rare since the onset of the pandemic, with The Estelle representing just the fourth closing of an institutional quality asset in the city since April 2020. While we anticipate Class A sale velocity to accelerate as a result of the rapidly-improving multifamily fundamentals, this sale and solid leasing performance during this environment speaks to the fact that Canfield Development made an unparalleled asset with unique, wellness- and environmentally-minded features that cater perfectly to Los Angeles renters. This property will undoubtedly see durable and resilient growth for years to come.”
“We are very proud of The Estelle and how the building came out. It’s one of the most gorgeous buildings we’ve developed, with a thoughtful, luxurious design, exceptional amenities, and sweeping views of the city. We’re confident that the high-quality, infill asset will prove to be a highly valuable investment for The Green Cities Company,” said Serge Shirikjian, CFO of Canfield Development. “Walker & Dunlop’s team was an brilliant partner in facilitating this disposition, and we look forward to working with them again as we continue to build our signature communities throughout Southern California.”

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