Key Boulevard Apartments A Transit-Oriented Redevelopment of Affordable Housing March 23, Key Boulevard Arlington, Virginia
2 AHC Inc.’s Corporate Philosophy/Purpose Produce & sustain the supply of high-quality rental and owner-occupied housing for lower- and moderate- income families. Advocate for the availability of affordable housing. Ensure that AHC’s properties enhance the quality of life in the neighborhoods we serve. Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation
Key Boulevard Property 1545 Key Boulevard Constructed in units in 3 buildings Lot size = 1.24 acres AHC acquired in 1982 Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation 3
Current Property Condition Property built in 1942 (68 years old) Building systems past useful lives (heat, water, etc.) and becoming problematic Inefficient doors, windows & appliances Handicap/Accessibility issues Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation 4
Rationale Behind Redevelopment Existing property requires major capital investment; refinance Proximity to D.C. Walking distance to shops, services & employment Five blocks from Rosslyn Metro Station Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation 5
The New Key Boulevard Apartments Building Proposal – 8 stories (with top 2 stories set back) – 225 total units ( 130 Condos; 95 Affordable Rental Units) – Other amenities Underground Parking Community Center On-Site Management Office Landscaped Courtyard Secure Access Modern efficient appliances and Green technologies/systems Handicap Accessibility Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation 6
Aerial View Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation7
Floor Plans - Garage and 1 st Floor Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation8
Floor Plans - 2 nd – 6 th Floors Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation9
Floor Plans - 7 th & 8 th Floors Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation10
Building Perspectives Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation11
Unit Breakdown Condominium Units – 130 Units Total 1 BR - 63 Units 1 BR w/ Den - 18 Units 2 BR – 49 Units Affordable Rental Units – 95 Units Total 1 BR – 28 Units 2 BR – 58 Units 3 BR – 9 Units Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation12
Neighborhood Building Heights Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation 13
Garden Right of Way Concept Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation14
Garden Right of Way Concept Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation15
Preliminary Development Schedule Public Meetings: Nov. ‘09 to March ‘10 County Site Plan process: May ‘10 – Dec. ‘10 9% Tax Credit Application: March ‘11 – June ‘11 Construction plans & permits: March ‘11 – Dec. ‘11 Construction: January ’12-January ‘14 Begin leasing and selling units Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation 16
Outreach Arlington County Board Members Ken Aughenbaugh (Arlington Co. Housing) Bob Brosnan (Arlington Co. Planning) North Rosslyn Civic Association Rosslyn Mews Townhomes Homeowner’s Association VOICE Alliance for Housing Solutions Rosslyn Renaissance/Rosslyn BID Neighbors – David Briggs, Roa Lynn & Ed Berenbaum Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation17
Project Benefits No change to the General Land Use Plan required Creation of a Special Housing Protection District No rezoning required – Existing zoning + transferred rights + additional density for affordable housing No Affordable Housing Investment Funds required – Condominium sales will fund financing gap Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation18
Successful AHC Projects The Frederick & The Park – 2230 N. Fairfax Drive – Utilized unused land to create 108 affordable apartments & 98 condominiums – 9-story mixed-income Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation 19
Successful Projects Bush Construction, Development Partner & General Contractor Station Square – 1205 N. Garfield Street – 309 Condo Units – 10-stories, 100% market- rate – Commercial Space Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation20
Conclusion/Summary Existing Key Boulevard property needs to be rebuilt due to aging; need to refinance Unique opportunity to replace old units Ability to add transit-oriented units Opportunity to more than double affordable units by including market-rate condos Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation 21
Contact Information Joseph Weatherly Senior Project Manager AHC Inc N. Fairfax Drive Suite 100 Arlington, VA (703) Key Boulevard Redevelopment Presentation22