Comeback Town: Two major projects among the largest in Birmingham history

Reposted from al.com by guest columnist Robert Simon. With Southtown, the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District decided the 80-year-old public housing community had outlived its best years and would best be replaced with a mixed-use development. The Housing Authority selected Southside Development Company, a group made up of partners, including Welden-Field, The Benoit Group…
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BREC Development & B’nai B’rith Partner up to Expand Low Income Senior Housing

BREC Development & B’nai B’rith Partner up to Expand Low Income Senior Housing Jewish service organization B’nai B’rith won approval to add a fourth apartment building to its rental complex for low-income senior citizens in Deerfield Beach. The Deerfield Beach City Commission on Tuesday approved a site development plan to add 62 apartments to B’nai…
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Redevelopment of Southtown Begins with Demolition – Birmingham, AL

BREC partners with HABD on Mixed-Use Housing Development Community members, officials and representatives from the City of Birmingham and Jefferson County Commission gathered to witness the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) begin the long-awaited demolition of Birmingham’s Southtown Court. The demolition will consist of the removal of 455 obsolete apartments making way for a new, mixed-use development downtown including multi-family, retail,…
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Lakewood Ranch’s Newest Apartment Community Offers Spaciousness, Luxury and Walkability

Leasing Center now open and accepting applications for Residences at the Green, a 300-unit apartment community adjoining The Green at Lakewood Ranch. Lakewood Ranch, FL – SPM, LLC announces the opening of the Leasing Center for Residences at The Green, Lakewood Ranch’s newest luxury apartment community.  Bringing luxury and innovation to this master-planned community, Residences…
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Highland Manor featured in AHFA’s Development Spotlight

Development Spotlight | Highland Manor, Birmingham Development Info: Located in the heart of Southside in downtown Birmingham, Highland Manor has 111 one- and two-bedroom units. Originally built as a hotel in 1962, it was renovated in 2016-2018 to become affordable housing. Serves: Seniors 62 and older and those who are mobility-impaired  AHFA funding sources: $950,138…
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