South Bend, IN, November 5, 2024 – The Douglas Company, a general contractor leader in senior living and multifamily housing, is excited to announce the groundbreaking of AHEPA 100 Phase II Apartments in South Bend, Indiana. This HUD-assisted project will expand affordable housing in the area, with 72 new units for residents that qualify for the Section 202 program.
The groundbreaking ceremony held onsite October 10th marked the start of our first project with non-profit AHEPA Senior Living. It was well-attended and had a speaking program that featured Indiana State Senator Linda Rogers, U.S. Senator Todd Young, U.S. Representative Rudy Yakym, HUD Account Executive Jessica Duarte, AHEPA Senior Living President and CEO Steve Beck. The event earned news coverage from WNDU16 News Now, ABC57, Inside INdiana Business, Senior Housing News, and McKnights Senior Living.
“I applaud AHEPA for what they’re doing and adding on with the second building for new residents. This is a great day for those of us in our community, and I’m so thankful that you have chosen to be here,” State Senator Rogers said.
Designed by Columbus, Ohio-based architecture firm Berardi + Partners, LLC., AHEPA 100 Phase II Apartments will be a three-story, 72-unit, HUD-assisted affordable senior living community located on 3.86 acres. In total, the building will span 69,197 square feet and feature amenities such as a community room, a multipurpose room, multiple sitting common areas, an exercise room, a wellness room, ADA & sensory impaired units, a canopy, and a back patio.
Construction on the $14.4 million development is expected to be completed in November 2025. It will be the second affordable senior housing community administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 202 Program and managed by AHEPA Senior Living in South Bend.
“The need for affordable housing, especially for seniors, is great,” AHEPA Senior Living President and CEO Steve Beck said. “In South Bend, our Phase One community has a waitlist. So, we are excited and proud to help seniors who need safe and dignified housing with the addition of 72 units thanks to our financing partners and with the support we received from HUD and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.”
“We’re looking forward to working with AHEPA on this important addition to the South Bend area,” Bruce Douglas, President of The Douglas Company said.
About The Douglas Company
At The Douglas Company, we are an industry-leading Ohio commercial general contractor that has been building high-quality living communities for cost-oriented developers since 1976. With headquarters in Holland, Ohio, and a second office in Orlando, Florida, we serve the Eastern United States with a focus in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Florida. Specializing in affordable and market-rate multifamily developments and the full-range of senior living communities, we pride ourselves on our commitment to consistent results, integrity, and the success of our clients and associates.
As a 100% employee-owned ESOP company since 2021 and a seven-time honoree on the INC. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, we have provided highly-involved and collaborative preconstruction and construction management services to clients for nearly 50 years. Developed as a result of our comprehensive industry-focused knowledge and experience, our integrated Integri-D Process allows our clients to rest-assured their project is in the right hands. We manage every aspect of the client’s project from up-front cost control, preconstruction services, and construction management through completion and turnover.
For more information on this story or inquiries about The Douglas Company, please contact Bob Ritter, Director of Business Development, at 419-865-8600 or visit our website at www.douglascompany.com.
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