A property that was under development in Baltimore by the Woda Group was destroyed in a massive fire. The development, which was 45% complete, plans to replace a blighted block with 61 units of affordable senior housing and service, counseling, and job training space.
After years of planning and predevelopment work, The Woda Group, Inc. and the Southern Baptist Church broke ground for the Mary Harvin Center on North Chester Street in East Baltimore in October of 2014. The fire destroyed all of the framing as well as most of the elevator shafts and concrete slabs.
The Woda Group and Southern Baptist Church intend to complete the Mary Harvin Center and open it for occupancy by 2016.
The Maryland’s Department of Housing and Community Development, the City of Baltimore and its Department of Housing have all been involved with the Mary Harvin Center. The project is funded by Capital One Bank and Hudson Housing Capital. General contractor Harkins Builders, Inc. and Marks, Thomas Architects are also working on the property.
The Woda Group, Inc., a member of NH&RA, is a fully integrated multifamily developer, general contractor, and property management firm committed to providing quality affordable rental housing. The Woda Group has developed over 9,000 units in thirteen states since 1990. TWG has over 300 employees and maintains offices in Baltimore, Annapolis, Savannah, Shelbyville, KY, Mackinaw City, MI, and Westerville, OH.
