Mural artwork beautifully depicts the North Loop neighborhood history

At Shelby Commons, local history and culture have been brought to life across two sides of a new 4-story building that Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. (Woda Cooper) recently co-developed with Project for Pride in Living (PPL) in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. The murals celebrate the area’s predominant history as a bustling, vibrant Black […]
Juniper Crossing to offer affordable senior housing on Columbus Southside

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, October 2, at 11 AM, to celebrate the construction start of the two-phased Juniper Crossing affordable senior housing community on Columbus’ far south side. The event was held at the property site at 60 Obetz Road. Juniper Crossing I will provide 44 units and Juniper […]
New Affordable Housing is Celebrated in Minneapolis’ North Loop

Minneapolis, Minn (released September 25, 2024) The co-developers of the highly anticipated North Loop affordable housing community, Shelby Commons, hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration today to highlight the new housing community that offers 46 new affordable rental homes for families and individuals in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood. The event hosted by Project for Pride in Living […]
Woda Cooper adds two new development officers

Malik Jordan recently joined Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. as Senior Vice President – Development. Malik is based in Baltimore, Maryland, and for the past 16 years has navigated the crossroads of community development, affordable housing, and urban planning. He brings a problem-solving lens to development projects that involve housing, capital projects, and community engagement. He […]
Summer interns gain experience and land jobs

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc.’s Summer Internship Program provided many valuable experiences for the 22 students who represented ten universities. Our summer interns proved eager to learn about the affordable housing industry, including the significant and widespread demand, and steps we take to address housing needs in the 17 states where we operate. Of the 22 interns, […]
Pender Crossing celebrates groundbreaking in North Carolina

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. joined with representatives of the City of Wilson and other supporters, including representatives of the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) to celebrate the construction start of Pender Crossing, a 48-unit affordable apartment community for residents earning between 40% and 60% of the area median income. Pender Crossing will provide 18 […]
Maia Cooper named Female Champion at WAHN Summit

The Women’s Affordable Housing Network (WAHN) named Maia Cooper, Vice President – Development, Woda Cooper Companies, Inc., as the 2024 Female Champion. The award recognizes a top female leader in the affordable housing industry. Ms. Cooper received the award at WAHN’s Summit 2024 held June 9-11 in Atlanta. WAHN leaders indicated that Ms. Cooper, “overwhelmingly […]
Affordable Housing Finance ranks Woda Cooper in top ten affordable housing developers

Thank you to our partners, associates, and employees! Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. earned the #8 ranking in Affordable Housing Finance magazine’s Top 50 Affordable Housing Developers list for 2023. We are proud to note we’ve been in the top ten list of Developers for 13 of the last 14 years. This accomplishment reflects excellent collaboration and support, along […]
Annika Place delivers affordable homes to Traverse City residents & honors Coast Guard hero

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. celebrated the opening of Annika Place, a new 53-unit affordable housing community located at 947 S. Garfield in Traverse City. The event drew Traverse City officials, representatives of the US Coast Guard, financing partners, and other supporters to celebrate the $14.7 million investment in Traverse City. Annika Place offers 29 one-bedroom […]
The Lenox to deliver affordable housing & commercial space in Augusta, GA

City of Augusta officials joined co-developers Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. and Parallel Housing, Inc., to host a Ceremonial Groundbreaking today for The Lenox, a 64-unit, $17.5 million development. It is targeted to renters who earn 30% to 80% of the area median income or up to $54,880 for a two-person household. The neighborhood where The […]