207-332-1421
65 Sterling Street, Peaks Island, ME 04108
We help property owners, non-profits, and developers plan, finance, and build their construction and capital projects.
PIERCE BUILDING
Boston, Massachusetts
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Historic building in Upham's Corner renovated into new offices and retail space. Capital sources include Federal Historic Tax Credits and State Historic Tax Credits. Rendering courtesy of Boehm Architecture.
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Working with lenders and historic tax credit investors to arrange financing for the project.
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Financial modeling.
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Budgeting for the historic rehabilitation, including hard costs and soft costs.
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Working with retail tenants, lease negotiations.
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Communications and deal structuring, working with development team, architects, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
1 edgemont drive
Presque Isle, Maine
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Adaptive re-use of an existing office building into 14 supportive housing units for people experiencing homelessness, and onsite staff / service space.
​​Services provided:
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Financial modeling and budgeting.
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Consulting for approvals and closing process.
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Working with client team to prepare successful applications for grant funding through MaineHousing programs.
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Communications and deal structuring, working with development team, architects, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
mechANICS HALL
Portland, Maine​
Major renovation and retrofit of a historic building and cultural center in downtown Portland.
​​Services provided:
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Financial modeling and budgeting.
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Consulting for architect and contractor selection.
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Assist with project coordination and owner representation.
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Critical path scheduling and timeframe analysis.
NORTH DEERING GARDENS
Portland, Maine
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Recapitalization of an aging affordable housing property with significant capital needs. Work includes retrofitting apartments for accessibility, fixing drainage issues, and increasing energy efficiency.
​​Services provided:
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Financial modeling and budgeting for major improvements to existing 164 units in 18 buildings, built early 1980s.
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Consulting for MaineHousing application process for 4% low income housing tax credits (LIHTC).
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Working with client team to select consultants and vet potential contractors.
Moses - Columbia Block
Bath, Maine
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Existing downtown historic buildings being repositioned for improvements and future development
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Owner representation and development consulting;
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Financial analysis and pro forma modeling of development scenarios;
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Coordination of hazardous materials abatement funding applications and requirements;
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Communications with owner, management staff, environmental consultants and contractors, and tenants about hazardous materials abatement process.
LOCKWOOD MIll
Waterville, Maine
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Vacant downtown historic mill property being redeveloped into a vibrant mixed-use asset.
​​Services provided:
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Preparation of a successful Low Income Housing Tax Credit competitive funding application;
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Conceptual development planning;
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Financial modeling, comparison of financing scenarios;
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Brownfield funding application;
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Budgeting for historic rehab, including hard costs and soft costs;
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Communications and deal structuring, working with development team and MaineHousing.
57 Chestnut St.
Bath, Maine
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Developing a vacant lot in downtown Bath into an affordable single-family residence.
​​Services provided:
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Analysis of construction options and costs;
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Review, negotiate scopes of work and specifications from prefab home builder;
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Work with owner and general contractor to create an agreement between the scope of work and cost, with preparation of contract documents;
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Review accessibility guidelines and incorporate into floor plans
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Assist in preparation of construction documents and permit documents.
Youth and Family OUTREACH
Portland, Maine
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Working with an established local nonprofit child care and family services provider to select an affordable housing developer.
​Services provided:
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Outline affordable housing tax credit development process, including risk points, costs, and benefits for the owner and developer.
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Assist YFO staff and board members in systematically interviewing and evaluating a local housing development partner.
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Develop summary of main deal points for discussions with selected developer.
18 Central
Peaks Island, Maine
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Vacant existing building being redeveloped into much-needed affordable / workforce housing on Peaks Island.
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Rendering courtesy of Deb Polzin-Rosenberg / Rachel Conley Design.
​​Services provided (pro bono for Home Start, a local nonprofit):
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Conceptual development planning;
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Financial modeling, comparison of financing scenarios;
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Communications and deal structuring, working with development team and MaineHousing.
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Working with architect and construction team to refine construction scope to match project budget.
The Squamscott block refinancing
Exeter, NH
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Restructuring debt on existing affordable (mixed-inome and mixed-use) housing property to lower interest rate and reduce annual debt service payments.
​Services provided (while at The Szanton Company)
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Financial analysis and underwriting to explore debt scenarios;
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Investor / partner communications;
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Coordinate Capital Needs Assessment and budgeting;
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Communications with Housing Authority;
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Work with attorneys to close on financing.
THE KNICK CONDOMINIUM
Bushwick, NY
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Redevelopment of a blighted structure into 49 residences and retail space.
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photo by OCV Architects
​Services provided (while at The Hudson Companies 2007-2012)
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Project management;
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Financial modeling and bank requisitions
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Owner representation and construction oversight;
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Coordination with sales and marketing teams
Riverwalk
Roosevelt Island, NY
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New construction residences (sale and rental) located in the heart of New York City
​Services provided (while at The Hudson Companies 2007-2012)
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Project management;
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Retail tenant leasing and management of landlord's work;
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Financial modeling and bank requisitions
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Owner representation and construction oversight;
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Coordination with sales and marketing teams
CASCO TERRACE SOLAR PV ARRAY
Portland, Maine
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Adding 146 rooftop solar panels to increase the energy performance of an existing multifamily building.
Photo by ReVision Energy
​Services provided (while at The Szanton Company)
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Financial analysis and pro forma modeling to understand the financial benefits and debt structure for financing the installation;
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Investor / partner communications;
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Construction project scheduling and coordination;
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Lender relations and closing on financing;
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Monitoring and reporting system performance to partners.