Lucas Place

Keep an eye open for future redevelopment in downtown Kansas City's Garment District. Lucas Place, an old industrial building once known as the Burnham-Hanna-Munger Manufacturing Co., will provide 130 market-rate apartment units. Click on the title above and follow the link to an article describing the project.

Jennings Senior Apartments

This much-needed senior living facility is moving right along with projected completion in Spring of 2011. Located in Jennings, MO, this project will provide 50 one- and two-bedroom units for independent seniors searching for quality, affordable housing. Check back periodically for more construction updates!

Woodbury Place

Despite the snow and cold weather, Woodbury Place is progressing very well. Located in O'Fallon, MO, the project is slated for completion in the Spring of 2011. Once complete, it will provide 42 units for independent senior living as well as a community building for resident use. Check back periodically for more construction updates!

Grand Boulevard Lofts

Yet another quality, historic renovation project under our belt! Click on the title above and follow the link to an article and a video spotlighting the project.

Ware Hotel in Waycross, Georgia

Rosemann & Associates in Georgia? Absolutely! Click on the title above and read all about Ware Hotel, the historic renovation project which will contain 35 apartment units for low-income residents in the heart of downtown Waycross.

Grand Boulevard Lofts

The Grand Opening for Grand Boulevard Lofts has been scheduled for January 26, 2011. Mayor Funkhouser and Developer George Sherman will speak on the project to a large audience including the Kansas City Urban Core Group, which will hold its monthly gathering at the building.

This long vacant and blighted, historic building in downtown Kansas City has recently been renovated into 134 apartment units. The renovation of this prominent 17-story building, located at 10th & Main, was completed to meet the National Park Service's standards for historic preservation. This building will serve the ever increasing demand for quality, workforce housing inside the downtown loop. One of the largest hurdles faced by the project was assembling the myriad layers of financing, which included three governmental organizations, four tax credit programs, and public-private investments. Along with the building renovation, the Grand Boulevard streetscape was also beautified.

Chatham Apartments Restoration

Chatham Apartments, located at 37th Street and Broadway in Kansas City, has been vacant for several years but, now will be undergoing a $9.3 million renovation. The renovation of the 1920s-era Chatham Apartments is anticipated to assist revitalization of one of Kansas City’s premier streets. Rosemann & Associates is pleased to be part of the renovation project wherein the building will be converted into affordable apartments for seniors. Please click on the following link to read the full article: The Kansas City Star: Tax credit to allow restoration of vacant Chatham apartments in KC.

Crown Square Grand Opening/Street Festival

The old 14th Street pedestrian mall, now reborn as Crown Square, is celebrating its Grand Opening tomorrow evening from 4-8 PM. As part of Crown Village, this project has been 'several years in the making' and completed through a lot of hard work and dedication by all involved parties. Please feel free to stop by and share in the celebration. Reference the invite attached to this post for further information.

Rosemann at the Royals

The weather felt more like a crisp autumn football game day but, it really was a baseball game that the Rosemann Gang attended on Sunday, May 16th. The 1:10 p.m. game found the spectators dealing with cloudy skies, mist in the air and temperatures not to exceed 55 degrees! However, the weather did not dampen the spirits of the Rosemann Gang as they cheered the Royals on to a 5-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

There were frightening times like when the NEW manager, Ned Yost, called on the infamous bull pen to assist in holding onto the lead! While past performances of the bull pen have not been successful, they came through in the pinch. Maybe this new manager will make the difference? Only time will tell if he can motivate and inspire his players to continuous victories. Of course, the hot dog races, Twinkie toss and numerous quiz show games filled in to make the whole experience fun. Our thanks go to Liz Flowers who organized the event for all of us.

(Photo; left to right: Ian Flowers, Liz Flowers and Gabe Vogl)

Jennings Senior Apartments

Rosemann & Associates began construction in March on Jennings Senior Apartments, an independent senior apartment building located in Jennings, MO. The $6 million project will provide much-needed senior housing to North St. Louis County.

The project is being developed by the Regional Housing and Community Development Alliance (RHCDA) with E.M. Harris as the general contractor. Funding is partially provided by the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) and the Enterprise Green Communities.

The 50-unit building will be part of a larger senior campus that also includes the Alexian Brothers PACE Program, which provides day care services and medical assistance to seniors. Each residential unit is designed to be visitable by wheelchair and with only minor changes, such as adding grab bars, would allow each unit to be fully accessible. The proximity of the project to senior services, as well as the design of the units, will allow residents to age-in-place with dignity in their own apartments.

The project is seeking certification as “green” by the Enterprise Green Communities, a national green building program that focuses on affordable housing. One important green aspect of the project is its location in an existing “walkable” neighborhood. Residents will benefit from their proximity to local services, putting them within walking distance of restaurants, churches, city hall, and public transportation, among others. Additional green features of the building include Energy Star rated light fixtures and appliances, low-VOC paints, water conserving fixtures, native plantings, and increased ventilation.

Rosemann provided architectural, interior design, and engineering services on the project.