Residential Development
Financial discipline, innovative design and creative partnerships to deliver uncompromising quality.
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Enterprise Community Development
We're proud that more than 21,000 residents call our communities home. We are the top nonprofit owner and developer of affordable homes in the Mid-Atlantic, and we’re number one for a reason – we design, develop and manage communities with residents at the center.
$1.2 billion portfolio
One of the largest regional nonprofit owners and developers of affordable homes in the Mid-Atlantic and the fifth largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the United States.
114 communities
Dedicated resident services and property managers put resident success and wellbeing first.
52 cities
Every property is carefully designed to prioritize each unique community and the people who live there.
What We Do
Five fully-integrated focus areas:
Resident Services
Dedicated services connecting residents to opportunities with tailored community programming.
Contact us to discuss the resident services we offer.
Acquisition & Preservation
Start-to-finish approach to building well-designed homes that residents can afford.
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Community Planning
Close collaboration with community members and local partners to create a place of pride and belonging.
Reach out to discuss community planning opportunities with a member of our team.
Property Management
A proven track record operating quality communities and providing exceptional living experiences.
Contact us about the properties we manage and our capabilities as an owner and operator.
Looking for a home?
Our affordable rental communities are located in D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
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Home is more than an address – it means access to good schools, hospitals, transit and other opportunities to rise up in life. When residents thrive, we all grow.
Brian McLaughlin, President, Community Development
Residents at the Center
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Pictured: Kids and parent volunteers in our afterschool program at Park Montgomery Apartments in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Residents are the heart of our work and the reason behind all we do. That’s why we collaborate with resident and community volunteers, partners and local and federal government agencies to make sure residents access what they're looking for right where they live – whether that’s fresh food, health and wellness programs, financial counseling, or even afterschool classes for kids.
From community building to comprehensive services, we enrich residents’ experiences and build stronger futures.
Featured Story
Meet Grace Whitmire
"This is my home, and I have no intentions of leaving." See why resident services matter to people like Ms. Grace, an advocate for her neighbors at the intergenerational Overlook at Oxon Run in D.C.
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Featured Property
Jackson Ward
"I had been living on the street for a very long time. There's a bush outside my window that I used to sleep behind. Now, I'm on the inside looking out." Hear from Walter Jones, a disabled veteran who lives in this mixed-income apartment complex, which breathes new life into the once cultural hub of Black excellence in Richmond, Virginia’s historic neighborhood.
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A New Standard in Resident Services
Gannett White House Editor, Romania Ruiz, led this panel at our 40th Anniversary National Conference to explore the unique symbiosis between property management and resident services.
Read key session takeaways from this critical discussion or watch a quick video recap.
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Meet Our Team
