Redefining successful real estate development by prioritizing community, preservation, and sustainability.
By putting community needs and shared values at the forefront of design and construction, we establish trust, foster inclusive engagement, and promote social responsibility among stakeholders. The result is not only a positive reputation, but also highly functional and sustainable assets that outperform its competitors.
FEATURED DEVELOPMENT
Carline Center
Carline Center, an adaptive reuse office space in F.Q. Story Neighborhood, began as two 1920s homes, later merged in the 1960s. Our work involved untangling retrofits to create three flexible office suites. Named "Carline Center" after historic downtown Phoenix streetcar lines, it combines desert modern design while preserving its historic character.
COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT
Being part of the neighborhood makes all the difference in development
-
Local First: Stories of Arizona’s Small Business Community
Listen to Ashley Harder on the Local First Podcast on her approach to hiring, leasing and creating space for local businesses. Ashley launched her small-scale adaptive reuse focused development company 10 years ago with the goal of contributing to building a more vibrant and unique environment throughout Phoenix.
-
Arizona State Historic Preservation Conference Panel: Everything Old is New Again, Adaptive Reuse and Historic Preservation
This panel, held at the Arizona State Historic Preservation Conference, discussed the intersection of redevelopment, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse. The conversation covered identifying buildings for adaptive reuse, working within existing building and city codes, overcoming challenges posed by the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, leveraging public-private partnerships, and taking advantage of state and federal tax incentives. Learn more →
-
ULI Trends Day
The ULI Trends Day event discussed the challenges and opportunities of historical preservation and adaptive reuse in real estate development. Attendees learned about the definitions of these concepts as well as the importance of addressing the equity gap and considering non-traditional partners for future growth. The event highlighted the need to balance sustainability, differentiation, and preservation in urban revitalization. Explore it →
