tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77006999630241243212024-10-04T23:01:00.475-04:00News updates fromColumbus Property Management & Development, Inc.Jessica Stackhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00430747738796130505noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700699963024124321.post-35185862414996568672013-05-01T11:59:00.000-04:002013-05-06T12:06:13.245-04:00

The historic rehabilitation of the MPB School is expected to wrap up later this summer. Historic window replacements (spanning two floors and weighing 280 lbs. each!) were installed this month. They are energy efficient, meet historic requirements, were manufactured locally to reduce carbon emissions from transportation, and are much easier to open than the previous windows. This historic

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CPM has taken over management of 102 units, serving 170 persons, with serious and persistent mental illness in the State of Delaware. Similar to our masterleasing operation in Montgomery County, PA, this program is designed to allow residents to live in their choice of neighborhood with the supports they need to be successful. We anticipate that the program will grow over the next few years, to

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We are excited to announce that we’ve just completed a new strategic plan, which will be made public later this summer. As a preview, check out our new mission, vision, and values: Vision: Mission First Housing Group envisions communities where everyone can live independently in affordable, safe and sustainable homes with access to resources and opportunities in their community. Mission:

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Mission First, in conjunction with CPM, will be hosting two information sessions for Wyalusing Meadows, the proposed 50 unit housing development in Wyalusing Borough, on April 25 and 26. These sessions will give residents of the Borough and greater Bradford County the opportunity to find out more about the development, meet the Mission First team, and have their questions answered. Those

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Residents of Temple I – North 16th Street joined CPM staff this morning for “Philly Spring Cleanup Day.”  54 volunteers, including residents, their children, community members and CPM staff, showed up to clean! With all hands on deck, the street closed off, and supplies provided by the City of Philadelphia, everyone eagerly went to work cleaning the streets, sidewalks and lots. Within

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As you know, we established a Fund for Veterans in December 2012 to help provide homes to our nation’s heroes. The goal is to raise money to provide housing rental subsidies so that area veterans in need can get into permanent housing more quickly, receive help paying rent while they get on their feet and connected to the supports they need to live independently and feel a part of their community

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Kitty and her children, Faith and Rasheed, are truly "at home" in their beautiful apartment at Walnut Hill West. Kitty Scott was born and raised in the apartments at the corner of 56th and Walnut Streets in West Philadelphia, long before they were called Walnut Hill West. She also spent some time living on the streets in this same neighborhood, caught in the downward spiral of a substance

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What a gorgeous day for a groundbreaking! The weather was perfect, the crowd was buzzing with energy, and there was plenty to celebrate: the beginning of construction at The SeVerna on K marks the completion of the vision that had been 40 years in the making. The SeVerna on K will stand 9 stories tall and provide 133 mixed-income apartments in the Northwest One Neighborhood of

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For most of us, the holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends. But many of our neighbors struggle with the most basic needs, like finding a safe place to spend the night. Last year 145,000 veterans spent at least one night in an emergency shelter or transitional housing program. Even more spent the night on the street.  In Philadelphia, 24,000 veteran households are at risk of

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CPM residents in North Philadelphia have the opportunity to participate in a class called Framework for Building Your Financial House. Designed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), the class is intended to help tenants identify and achieve their financial goals. Major points covered in the course include investing in yourself, maximizing earnings, sensible spending, saving and

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Last month I had the opportunity of visiting some of our properties and meeting some of our co-workers in Washington DC. The highlight of my day was a tour of the Joseph W. King Senior Center where I had the pleasure of meeting one of the sweetest tenants, Ms. Dorothy Mesta. Ms. Mesta says the kitchen is her favorite place in her apartment. She was just getting ready to makesweet potato

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The Joseph W. King Senior Center is home to 74 seniors and a 7,000 sq. foot child development center in Washington, DC. This project was developed by Mission First in 2006 in conjunction with First Rock Baptist Church, and CPM took over management on September 1, 2012. As with many of our properties, there is a story behind this development:  Before the center was built, many senior

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This beautifully restored historic property is now leasing studio, 1, and 2 bedroom apartments in Washington DC just a short distance from retail shops, CVS Pharmacy, Giant Supermarket, Home Depot, TJ Maxx, Foot Locker, Bank of America and the Rhode Island Metro Station. Dahlgreen Court Apartments are close to the major corridors of Rhode Island Ave (US Route 1), North Capital Ave, South

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Yesterday, CPM celebrated the ribbon-cutting of Walnut Hill West - 32 fully renovated, green and affordable apartments in West Philadelphia.  (Read about it in the Philadelphia Inquirer.) Ms. Teena Watson and her daughter Nakeya, one of the first families to move in to Walnut Hill West, cut the ribbon with help from Councilwoman Blackwell. Ms. Teena Watson, resident, told the

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Last month, I had the pleasure of visiting with Gail, a resident of Temple II – North Gratz Street.  She has a remarkable story that is worth sharing. Using "Mini-Merc" to type, Gail told me how much she loves her new apartment, with all its wheel-chair accessible features, and how it's given her a new sense of hope.   Four years ago, Gail was working as a secretary and owned

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CPM has announced the receipt of a $3 Million HUD Energy Innovation Grant that will bring energy efficiency to affordable housing in Philadelphia. This grant is one of the two largest made across the country. We celebrated this morning at City Hall with Katherine Gajewski, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability; Jane Vincent, HUD’s Regional Administrator for the Mid-Atlantic

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National Night Out was established as an annual community event in early August to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. In Philadelphia, residents gathered in the Northeast to enjoy music, Saddiq’s famous water ice, face painting by Sabrina the Clown,

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A quick read, and an excellent snapshot of what we do and why it’s important. Read the full article...

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CPM's first solar panels were installed today at Walnut Hill West - a 32-unit preservation project in West Philadelphia. According to David Hahn, Director of Construction, this 15 KW system is estimated to produce 70-75% of the power for all common areas, including the community room, laundry facilities, office, and hallways. Walnut Hill West is registered under the LEED® for Homes™

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Affordable Housing Finance (AHF) Magazine has selected CPM Housing Group’s Temple I & II property in north Philadelphia as a finalist for this year's Readers Choice Awards. AHF received more than 140 nominations and selected only 34 developments “that go above and beyond providing housing” all across the country as finalists in nine categories. Temple I & II was selected

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Since our 2009 Strategic Plan was drafted, we’ve added 500 units to the portfolio, we’ve taken our housing model to other vulnerable populations and new geographies in PA, DE, MD, and DC. We’ve doubled our staff, grown our endowment, upgraded our technological infrastructure, and we’re outgrowing our office space. We even have a different name than we did in 2009. It’s time for a NEW strategic

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New Hope Housing II provides 18 units of affordable housing in downtown Dover, DE. CPM has taken the mission to Delaware! On June 1, 2012, CPM became the management agent of record for New Hope Housing II, an affordable housing development in downtown Dover.  The property is owned by New Street, L.P., whose members are Enterprise Community Partners and New Street Revitalization

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CPM Housing Group has responded to the Delaware Valley Green Building Council’s 2013 Challenge by announcing plans to deliver 296 units of green and affordable housing over the next 17 months.  As the owner/operator of more than 2000 units of affordable and special needs housing in Philadelphia and Washington DC, the CPM Housing Group recognizes the impact that sustainable building

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A recent survey of CPM tenants finds most are quite pleased with CPM's Property Management services.  Here are the results: 89% said the Front Desk Staff was friendly or pleasant 86% found the Front Desk staff to be accommodating 85% reported that their PM staff was friendly or pleasant 84% found the Maintenance staff to be friendly or pleasant 82% said that the Recertification Staff

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Construction is well underway on the preservation of 32 units of affordable housing in the heart of West Philadelphia. This project involves the substantial rehabilitation of 6 adjacent buildings, along with the additions of a common room, laundry facility, management office and additional handicap accessibility features. The project is designed to meet Enterprise Green

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