Loring House National Register of Historic Places Reference #85000612 May 22, 2017 Portland, ME – WISHROCK is thrilled to be celebrating our fifth Enterprise Green Communities Certified* project: Loring House. This historic structure, formerly Portland City Hospital, was a unique challenge, but revealed an even greater opportunity. This 4-story, 104-unit property underwent a complete transformation… Read more »
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SUPPORTING GREEN HOUSING FOR SENIORS
Towson, MD – WISHROCK celebrates Tabco Towers as its latest Enterprise Green Communities Certified* development. The company recently completed its first comprehensive green redevelopment serving low-income elderly and disabled residents. This 22 story, 200-unit property underwent a complete transformation to preserve affordable, healthy housing and to lower utility costs. WISHROCK partnered with the State of… Read more »
What $500 Can Do
Children’s Saving Accounts Over 1.3 million American children born each year – and more than half of minority children – are born into families with negligible savings to invest in their futures. Children’s Savings Accounts (CSAs) have the potential to expand educational and economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income families. Research indicates that low- and… Read more »
MD lawmakers eye energy efficiency boost by Timothy B. Wheeler
Hogan administration had opposed raising goal Trisha Miller of WISHROCK, an affordable housing developer, explains the benefits of Maryland’s EmPOWER energy efficiency incentive program at a press conference in Baltimore. (Timothy B. Wheeler) Even as Maryland lawmakers face a decision on whether to try to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a renewable energy measure,… Read more »
GAINING GROUND: ENERGY EFFICIENT HOUSING IN MARYLAND
December 15, 2016 Edgewood, MD – Today, WISHROCK celebrates Windsor Valley Apartments as its latest Enterprise Green Communities Certified* development. Windsor Valley is a multifamily affordable housing community in Edgewood, Maryland. This 291-unit community benefited from a complete rehabilitation, which lowered utility costs and preserved affordable, healthy homes for families. WISHROCK partnered with the State… Read more »
Skyline Apartments Designated as Blighted and Substandard
BY Michael Shively | November 21, 2016 The Norfolk City Council unanimously approved a study on Monday night that declares the Skyline Apartment building and surrounding area as blighted and substandard. This gives the developer an opportunity to use tax increment financing (TIF) to improve the property. Community Planner for Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District… Read more »
Chattanooga City Council approves tax break to save Jaycee Tower
Jaycee Tower, located at 500 W. M.L. King Blvd. Photo by Contributed Photo /Times Free Press. The Chattanooga City Council has approved a 41-year tax break for a developer to completely overhaul one of the Jaycee Towers and keep its doors open for the low-income seniors who live there. Jaycee Future Corporation, the nonprofit… Read more »
Redeveloping Green in Maryland
Posted By Lindsay Ponta on Sep 6, 2016 When Wishrock set out to redevelop Timbercroft Townhomes just northwest of Baltimore, it had multiple, challenging goals. It was committed to keeping the community – 284 units spread over more than 20 buildings – affordable. It had to meet the previous owner’s tight timeline for selling. And… Read more »
WISHROCK CELEBRATES GREEN AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Owings Mills, MD – Today, Wishrock celebrates its first Enterprise Green Communities Certified* development, Timbercroft Townhomes. Timbercroft is a multifamily affordable housing development in Owings Mills, Maryland, which was recently redeveloped — resulting in reduced energy use, improved building durability, and a healthier living environment. Wishrock received support from the… Read more »
The Forefront of Sustainability, Affordable Housing News
“The Wishrock Housing Group is a national housing investor and developer focused solely on acquisition and rehabilitation. The firm benefits affordable and workforce housing communities by providing much-needed upgrades to properties, including improved water and energy efficiency. These efforts make the Wishrock Housing Group a dedicated player when it comes to sustainability and adding to… Read more »