The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance awarded HDC MidAtlantic’s River Run Meadows a Building Berks award for outstanding multi-family housing.
The Building Berks Awards honored real estate and development projects completed in the last two years that contributed positively to the local economy and the quality of life in Berks County. Projects were evaluated based on design, aesthetics, and economic impact.
Located in Birdsboro, Pa., River Run Meadows is a 58-unit affordable housing community for families, seniors and individuals living with disability. The community includes six residential buildings consisting of one – and two – bedroom walk-up apartments, as well as two-story two and three-bedroom townhomes.
River Run Meadows Apartments was constructed to meet Enterprise Green Communities® standards which features water and energy saving devices throughout the property to offset utility costs for the property and save residents money. The new development also includes on-site laundry facilities, a community gathering space and a multipurpose athletic court for resident use. The property is adjacent to the Schuykill River Trail, giving residents close access to areas for jogging, walking and biking.
In July 2016, River Run Meadows Apartments was awarded $1,132,144 in Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). The total cost of development was $14.1 million. Development partners included Architectural Concepts, BB&T, City Real Estate Advisors, Community Lenders, High Swartz, Nikolaus & Hohenadel, PHFA, Schlouch, Incorporated, County of Berks and Robeson Township.
Every voice matters. At HDC, we are committed to raising up resident voices and opening doors so that residents can actively participate in the democratic process, speak out on issues important to them and their communities, and communicate how policies affect their everyday lives. We believe it is important to make the time and space to listen, and to support resident leaders in effectively using their voices. We support resident advocacy opportunities through our Resident Academy of Leadership & Inspiration, Voter Registration Drives, and holding constituent meetings and tours with elected officials.
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Finding a place to live that meets one’s basic needs and budget can feel like a never-ending challenge. The complexity of lower-income families and individuals extend far beyond simply finding a safe, affordable, and welcoming place to call home. At HDC, we are committed to being an ally in speaking to issues, programs, and policies that improve quality of life of our residents. Issues that we know are important to our residents include:
We know we can’t solve the affordable housing challenge alone. We need champions to help change the conversation around what home means and why it matters. We are committed to educating elected officials to understand the needs and challenges of their constituents. We are here to provide solutions that work and offer affordable housing expertise that demonstrates the impact policy decisions have on lower-income families, seniors and those with disabilities. We work closely with and participate in alliances and coalitions to educate and advance shared policy priorities. Our advocacy partners include:
Wendy Smith serves as the Vice President of Property Management, responsible for the overall strategic direction for HDC’s management portfolio and the organization’s largest staff team. Previously, Wendy served as Asset and Operations Manager for a leading real estate firm based in New York City which owned over 11,000 affordable homes. Since 2008, Wendy has held roles in regional level operations for commercial and for-profit housing agencies. Wendy holds a degree in International Studies.
