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Say Hello to Casa di Francesco
Casa di Francesco, a new affordable housing community in Seffner, FL, of East Hillsborough County, officially broke ground on Tuesday, December 19th, an event that members of WGI had the incredible opportunity to attend."Projects so close to home, keep reminding us to be inspired and motivated to be a part of solutions that can serve our community. I went to Brandon High School, not too far away and it's nice to provide support to BlueSky Communities for another affordable housing project." - Marcía L. Alvarado, PE, Building Client Manager
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Photos Courtesy of Blue Sky Communities[/caption]
Photos Courtesy of Blue Sky Communities[/caption]
“Think about the situation of so many people who, after having worked hard all of their lives, still don’t have access to decent housing. We are committed to helping seniors obtain decent housing, and these 140 apartments are a solid step towards reaching that goal.” - Father Edison Bernabas, pastor at St. Francis of Assisi
Affordable Housing Like None Other
Beyond the construction of the Casa di Francesco complex alone, Blue Sky Communities, alongside Catholic Charities, have partnered to provide programs and amenities to better serve and support future Casa di Francesco residents in their day-to-day lives. Among these offerings are:- On-Site Weekly Literacy Lessons
- Resident Assurance Check-in Programs
- 24/7 Property Management
- A Clubhouse w/ Craft Room
- An Exercise Room and Library
- A Community Garden and Picnic Areas
- A Series of Walking Trails
- And So Much More - at No Cost to its Residents
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Aerial Photo Courtesy of Park & Eleazer[/caption]
Aerial Photo Courtesy of Park & Eleazer[/caption]
"This is an excellent example of what we can achieve when we all work together.” - Harry Cohen, Hillsborough County Commissioner
Partners in Impact
At WGI, our vision is simple - To creatively transform how our world is envisioned, designed, and experienced. That is why we are so proud to continue to partner with incredible organizations such as Blue Sky Communities on impact projects like the Casa di Francesco affordable housing community.
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WGI's Marcía L. Alvarado, PE, Pictured with Ash Leyva, BlueSky, Jenny Miers, PLACE Architecture, and Greg Giakoumis, BlueSky.[/caption]
Who are Blue Sky Communities? They are a Tampa Bay real estate developer of affordable and workforce housing. A leader across Florida in development, property management, and advocacy, some areas of Blue Sky Communities' expertise include:
WGI's Marcía L. Alvarado, PE, Pictured with Ash Leyva, BlueSky, Jenny Miers, PLACE Architecture, and Greg Giakoumis, BlueSky.[/caption]
- Housing Credits
- Tax-Exempt Bonds
- CDBG, HOME, SHIP, SAIL, and other incentives
“It is an honor to collaborate with the Diocese on a development of this magnitude. Through these partnerships, Blue Sky helps to develop neighborhood assets that stakeholders can be proud of for decades.” - Ash Leyva, Vice President of Project Development at Blue Sky Communities
Let's Make an Impact Together
Possessing an already extensive portfolio of affordable housing projects across the nation, our team of experts relishes the opportunity to continue to work on these inspirational initiatives. Be sure to check out just a few of our affordable housing spotlights below and stay tuned for updates on the ever-inspiring Casa di Francesco!- Silvio Palms Park – A New 12-Home Habitat for Humanity Neighborhood & Community Helping Families In Need
- Structures Supporting the Arts – The Unveiling of “Boulevard Flow” a Sculpture by Ya La’ford