The impact of integrating affordable, multi-generational housing with access to nutritious, affordable food and hands-on learning about how it is produced, was highlighted when US Congressman Michael Carey (Ohio’s 15th Congressional District) met with representatives of Woda Cooper Companies Inc.'s (WCCI) team at Wheatland Crossing, a multi-phase affordable housing community in the Hilltop area of Columbus. Also participating were representatives of the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC) and Ohio Housing Finance…
As we celebrate Black History Month, we thank the many Black leaders who have helped expand access to affordable, quality housing, including our own Bruce Watts. Bruce has been with Woda Cooper Companies for the past 10 years as one of our housing development leaders in Virginia. He recently agreed to also serve in an expanded role as our Chief Diversity Officer. Although this title is new, Bruce has…
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is pleased to announce three updates in the company’s leadership: Bruce Watts Bruce Watts, Vice President-Development, who has been with the company since 2012 and manages the company’s Norfolk office, takes on additional duties as the company’s Chief Diversity Officer. In his expanded role, Mr. Watts will guide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies and practices for the company to ensure fair and equitable treatment for employees…
Supporters of Canaan Crossing, a new Madison housing option for households earning up to 60 percent area median income, gathered today for a grand opening and ribbon-cutting hosted by co-developers Parallel Housing, Inc. and Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. Canaan Crossing provides 60 townhomes and apartments in a campus-like setting at 1200 Wheat Street (corner of Wheat and March) in the Canaan historic neighborhood in Madison. “The City established the Housing…