Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, October 28, at 2 PM, to celebrate the construction start of Alley Landing, a new affordable housing community the company is developing in Des Moines. The event was held at the construction site at 2701 Douglas Avenue. Alley Landing will offer 40 affordable rental homes including one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. The apartments will be rented at rates affordable for…
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 neighborhood. They feature iconic locals like elder Bill Cottman, a fatherly figure who has supported…
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. From left: Karen Mozenter, Jewish Family Services; Timothy J. White, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust; Elon Simms, City of Columbus; Shawn Smith, Ohio Housing…
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 (PPL) and Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. (Woda Cooper), included tours, remarks, and a reception in…
Malik Jordan, Senior Vice President - Development 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 has experience creating partnerships between real estate developers,…
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, seven individuals have extended their internships and two other interns have now signed on as…
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 one-bedroom, 18 two-bedroom apartments, and 12 three-bedroom townhomes, including several units with features for those…
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 won” the award based on submitted statements about her human decency and kindness, dedication in…
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 with important assistance, from our many strong partners and associates. We could not achieve our…
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 and 24 two-bedroom apartments for residents that earn 30% to 80% area median income. Rental…