Woda Cooper VP, Jennifer Ricci, honored by Ohio Women’s Affordable Housing Network
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 […]
Breaking Ground on Minneapolis’ Affordable Housing
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 […]
Starling Yard in Columbus to add 97 affordable housing units
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 […]
US Congressman, Mike Carey, visits Wheatland Crossing, integrating housing and food in Columbus’ Hilltop
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 […]
Reflections on Black History Month from CDO, Bruce Watts
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 […]
Woda Cooper announces three leadership updates
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is pleased to announce three updates in the company’s leadership: 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 […]
Canaan Crossing opens in Madison, GA, with 60 new affordable homes
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 […]
Annika Place groundbreaking honors US Coast Guard’s hero, Douglas Munro
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. held a ceremonial groundbreaking for Annika Place, a new 53-unit affordable housing community now under construction at 947 S. Garfield in Traverse City. Traverse City officials, representatives of the US Coast Guard, and other supporters attended the ceremony. “Partnering with Woda Cooper on Annika Place through a PILOT will provide opportunities […]
Jenkins Lofts certified LEED Gold by US Green Building Council
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. (WCC) is pleased to announce that Jenkins Lofts, a 60-unit affordable housing community located at 27 West Jenkins Ave., Columbus, was recently certified LEED Gold by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Jenkins Lofts was co-developed by Community Development for All People (CD4AP) and WCC. LEED, or Leadership in Energy & […]
A Veterans Day Message
From all of us at Woda Cooper Companies, Happy Veterans Day 2022! We recognize and thank our residents and colleagues who served in the military, along with their families. Enjoy the short film we produced in 2020 to honor veterans: