Reuben and his "urban assault vehicle" in Columbia Heights (around 1990)
Here is a brief list of the affordable and special needs housing projects my father worked on over the last 25 years. Currently it only shows his projects under McCornack.org and does not yet include his work with Hope Housing. The list will be updated in the coming days.
Sankofa
Consultant to Sankofa Cooperative which represents residents in a 48 unit apartment building in a gentrifying neighborhood. Coordinated purchase of the building which was owned by a limited partnership; Jubilee Housing served as the general managing partner. Coordinating the efforts of the tenants to rehab the building as an affordable cooperative. Financing by the tenants, DC Government, Jubilee Housing, AHP (FHLB), a private developer, Enterprise Foundation, and City First Bank. Pro bono legal support provided by Arnold and Porter.
54th Street Apartments
Project Manager for construction of eight new subsidized apartments to serve persons who are mobility impaired. Assisted with program definition, property search, acquisition, design, financing by the HUD Sec 811 program and the DC Government, and construction.
Woodley House
Project Manager for rehabilitation of four rowhouses (36 beds) providing special needs housing to persons with severe and persistent mental disabilities. Assisted with program definition, design, financing by the DC Government, and construction.
Emergency Shelter
Overseeing the application to DHCD for funding on an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children.
DASH
Project manager for DASH. Responsibilities included acquisition of a facility to house victims of domestic abuse and their children, coordination of interim and long term financing from Self Help Bank. Permanent financing was also provided by the DC Government.
Ben Franklin House
Currently developing a house for six adults with developmental disabilities. The house is to be leased to Fairfax County VA Community Services Board for 40 years. Duties include providing assistance with acquisition, design, financing, and construction.
Bucksville House
Financed, developed, and coordinated construction of a 10-bed, HUD 811 group house for individuals with mental illness and other disabilities in Prince Georges County, Maryland.
Sager Homes
Financed, developed, and coordinated construction of a 10-bed, HUD 811 group house for individuals with mental illness and other disabilities in Prince Georges County, Maryland.
Plymouth Apartments
A new, 69 unit, subsidized, senior housing facility financed by the HUD Section 202 program and a grant from the DC Housing Production Trust Fund. Obtained financing from the DC Government.
Lynhaven Apartments
A 28 unit, affordable, garden apartment complex in Alexandria, Virginia. C Coordinated a physical needs assessment, arranged for a market study and environmental survey, negotiated construction contracts for the work, and served as construction manager.
Colonial Village
A 162 unit, affordable, garden apartment complex in Arlington, Virginia. Coordinated reviews by Arlington County Historic Office, defined scope of work, prepared a project budget, coordinated new gas service and telephone service, negotiated a construction contract with a general contractor, and served as owner’s representative during tenant-in-place rehabilitation.
Knightsbridge
Tenant-in-place rehab of a 37 unit, affordable apartment complex in Arlington, Virginia. Directed work by the owner and coordinated work performed by a general contractor. Negotiated contracts for work and served as construction manager.
William Waters
Tenant-in-place rehab of a 21 unit, affordable apartment complex in Arlington, Virginia. Services included: coordinating design work by a structural engineer, obtaining a building permit from Arlington County, procuring materials from suppliers, negotiating contracts for work and serving as the construction manager.
Familihope
Directed financing, design, development, and construction of an apartment building that served as transitional housing for 26 homeless families. Gutted and reconfigured an existing four story building with basement. Support facilities include meeting rooms, offices, and a health clinic. Financing from NationsBank, HUD, LISC, ICE, DC Government (PATH Program), and foundations.
Whitefield Commons
Tenant-in-place rehab of a 53 unit, affordable apartment complex in Arlington, Virginia. Directed work by the owner and coordinated work performed by a general contractor. Negotiated contracts for work and served as construction manager.
Miriam’s House
A new housing model for homeless women living with AIDS, some of whom have children. Work included program definition, property search, acquisition, financing, design, development, and construction administration. Gut rehab of a two-story building with basement to create 20-units with shared baths, 3 staff apartments, shared kitchen and dining room, quiet room, and children’s play room. The building has security and access control systems, nurse call system, telecommunications, and computer network system throughout the building. Financing from McAuley Institute, WACIF, Low Income Housing Fund, DC Government (HoFEDD Program), and AHP.
Door of Hope Shelter
First low demand, safe haven shelter in Washington for homeless, mentally-ill men. New Hope Ministry owns the facility and has operated various emergency shelters in Washington for many years. Services included design and construction management. Gut rehab of a store front to create 9 sleeping rooms and 2 shared baths for l8 men, two lounges with cable TV, security office with half bath, laundry facilities, recreation room, CCTV, and security control system. A second phase involved financing, design, and construction management of the façade.Financing of the second phase was obtained from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the DC Convention Center.
Haven of Hope
A safe haven shelter for 9 homeless, mentally-ill women owned by New Hope Ministry. Duties included writing a scope of work for moderate rehab of the building, hiring contractors, and managing construction.
Open Door Shelter
An emergency shelter for 125 women housed within the CCNV Shelter and operated by New Hope Ministry. Services included overseeing the relocation of shelter trailers from Mt. Vernon Square to a city-owned site at 4th and L Streets, NW, to make room for the new DC Convention Center. During the move, responsibilities included: site design, coordination with city agencies, and representation of New Hope Ministry. Upon completion of the move, a physical needs survey was conducted as well as further oversight of the construction performed by the DC Government.
Community Partnership Shelter
An emergency shelter for 12 homeless women. Services included project design and construction management for The Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness.
Buckmon House
Acquired, financed, developed, designed, and coordinated construction of a completely accessible residential treatment facility for 25 homeless adults with multiple diagnoses for Safe Haven Outreach Ministry (SHOM). The scope of work included gut rehab of a four-story apartment building with basement, providing five client suites (30 beds), staff and support services offices, commercial kitchen, dining room, living room, recreation room, quiet room/library, laundry, and elevator. Financing was provided by UUAHC, DC Housing Finance Agency, D.C. Government (HoFEDD), HUD (McKinney Act Supportive Housing Program), HOPWA, and the Trust for Affordable Housing.
Haven House
Permanent rental housing for graduates of substance abuse treatment programs desiring clean and sober accommodation to support their sobriety. Duties included organizing the cooperative, acquiring the property, obtaining financing, designing the building, administering construction, and coordinating marketing. The construction period required gut rehab of the four story apartment building with basement to create a 29-unit apartment building (fully accessible). New features included a multi-purpose room with small kitchen, meeting room, trash compactor, laundry, work room, storage room, and management office. Financing provided by D.C. Homestead Housing Preservation Program, DC Housing Finance Agency bonds, a DC Government loan, tax credit equity from limited partners through the National Equity Fund, and grants from the Affordable Housing Program (through Riggs Bank), The Community Partnership, and the Philip L. Graham Fund. Pro bono legal services provided by Latham and Watkins.
Efforts for Ex-Convicts
Transitional housing facility for 6 homeless female ex-offenders who were to receive computer training, gain employment and be self-reliant in permanent housing. Work included design, financing, development, and construction administration. The design included 2 three-room suites, one apartment for a resident manager, common kitchen and dining room, computer classroom, library/study rooms, laundry, and staff office. Financing was provided by DC Government, DC Housing Finance Agency, and HUD (McKinney Act Supportive Housing Program Grant).
Sunflower House
A HUD Section 811 supportive housing project serving 20 families living with HIV/AIDS. Services included acquisition, development, design, and construction consulting. The latter required gut rehab of a severely damaged four-story building with basement. New facilities are 100 percent accessible. The design included a new elevator and 20 apartments, one staff apartment, staff office, multi-function room, children's play and study rooms, kitchenette, laundry room, storage room, and trash compactor.
Riley-Cheeks House
A HUD Section 811 project for 13 families living with HIV/AIDS. Responsibilities included acquisition, financing, design coordination, and construction monitoring for a three-story building with basement. Building was gutted and reconfigured to create 13 units, lounge, meeting room, recreation room and laundry. All units are accessible with an elevator. Gap grants were obtained from the DC Government (HPTF), Fannie Mae Foundation, and Philip L. Graham Fund. Pro bono legal services provided by Kass and Skalet.
