Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. (WCCI) hosted a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting at the new 30-unit Edison Crossing located at 106 Northbound Gratiot Avenue in Mount Clemens. Representatives of Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), the City of Mount Clemens, Macomb County, and several other supporters and partners joined in the celebration which was timed to coincide with Veterans Day with a flag ceremony by AMVETS Post 29 Honor Guard. From…
A groundbreaking ceremony held today at Breton Grove on Grand Rapids’ southeast side marked the start of construction for the 90-unit, multi-phased affordable housing community. The event, hosted by developer Woda Cooper Companies, Inc., was led off by a special announcement about the launch of the Contractor Assistance Program (CAP) spearheaded by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. CAP is aimed at increasing the number of those who are newly…
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. has broken ground on a new 42-unit affordable housing community for seniors now under construction on Mace Road in Carrollton. “We welcome Hemming Crossing to our community,” said Mark Wells, Administrator for the Village of Carrollton who will provide services for the property. “Safe, affordable senior housing provides those who reside there the opportunity to be part of our community and take part in all we…
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. and co-developer IMPACT Community Action hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking today for the 102-unit affordable housing community called The Enclave on Main to be built at 3540 East Main Street in Whitehall. Today’s event drew officials from the City of Whitehall, representatives of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Franklin County Treasurer Cheryl Brooks Sullivan, representatives of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Alliant Capital, CF Bank, and…
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is pleased to announce recent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit awards of more than $67 million to support the financing for five new affordable housing communities in North Carolina, Michigan, Iowa, Virginia, and Illinois. On August 11, 2023, the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency announced the allocation of $1,200,000 (for ten years) to Pender Crossing, a new 48-unit affordable multifamily community to be built in Wilson, North…
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is pleased Virginia Housing has awarded Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to Bains Pointe, a new 50-unit affordable housing community proposed in Portsmouth. It is named after Eliza Bains who was instrumental in helping slaves gain freedom via the Underground Railroad in Portsmouth. Bains Pointe will serve singles, families, and seniors that earn 30% to 80% area median income. Construction for Bains Pointe is expected…
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. hosted a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting at the new 49-unit Woodward Way Apartments in Meridian Township. Representatives of Meridian Township and Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), along with financial partners, supporters, and residents, joined in the celebration. In addition, the festivities included Meals for Heroes to thank local first responders with a complimentary meal. Woodward Way received strong support from Meridian Township who approved a…
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. (WCCI) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Ricci, Vice President-Development, was recognized with the top honor for individual achievement at the Ohio Women’s Affordable Housing Network (OWAHN) annual Celebration and Awards Luncheon on June 7, 2023. Ms. Ricci was named OWAHN’s “WAHNderful Woman in Affordable Housing” for 2023. At WCCI, Ricci is responsible for managing for managing closings, including processing construction loans, permanent loans, equity investments,…
Shelby Commons has officially broken ground in the North Loop neighborhood of downtown Minneapolis. The development will create 46 new affordable and supportive housing for families and individuals, with 12 units dedicated to people experiencing housing insecurity. Co-Developers Project for Pride in Living (PPL) and Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking event at the site on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Shelby Commons is the first property Woda Cooper…
Construction has begun at Starling Yard, the highly anticipated 97-unit affordable housing community located in the Franklinton neighborhood of Columbus at 120 S. Central Avenue. Starling Yard, which combines historic adaptive reuse and new construction, is being developed by Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. with co-developer Franklinton Development Association (FDA). The two organizations hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony May 16 featuring City of Columbus officials, including Mayor Andrew Ginther, plus representatives…