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Shell Redevelopment

The Western Gateway on Columbia Pike

Presentation to Columbia Heights West Civic Association

January 17, 2012

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+AHC History & Experience

Arlington’s Oldest Affordable Housing Organization—35 years

Locally and nationally recognized housing organization

Own 22 apartment communities in Arlington

Services Provided in Columbia Heights West

Multifamily Development—Harvey Hall, Key Gardens, Arbor Heights

(formerly Magnolia Commons)

Homeownership—home improvement loans, financing for first-time

homebuyers, façade improvement program

Resident Services—after-school programs, summer camp, ESL, and other

programming at the Harvey Hall Community Center

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+Shell—Existing Site Photos

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+Shell—Existing Site Photos

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+Shell—Existing Site Photos

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+Shell—Existing Site Photos

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+Shell—Existing Site Photos

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+Shell—Existing Site

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+Project Summary

• Units: 83 (15 one-bedroom & 68 two-bedroom)

• Affordability: 19 @ 50% & 64 @ 60% Area Median Income (AMI)

• Average Unit Size: 600-700 square feet (1br); 900-1,000 (2br)

• Retail: 6,700 square feet (estimate)

• High-quality design (award-winning architect)

• High-level of energy efficiency

• Conforms to Columbia Pike Form-Based Code

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+Project Benefits

• New Construction and investment at a site that is

underdeveloped and a visual detriment to the neighborhood.

• Design that speaks to the future growth and appreciation of

values in Columbia Heights West community, spurring nearby

development.

• Estimated Resident Income Levels:

• $35,000 (one person)

• $65,000 (four persons)

• CHW Median HH Income is $54,059 (for family of three)

• Estimated financial impact of development:

• County Fees $700,000 one-time (estimated)

• Real Estate Taxes $160,000 annually (estimated)

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+Project DesignScott Matties (Cunningham/Quill)

Determining Factors

Columbia Pike Form Based

Code

Steep Topography

Mixed-Use Program

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Existing Birdseye View from SWAHC Inc.--Shell Redevelopment

Columbia Pike

Harvey

Hall

Proposed Building

55 Hundred

Serrano

Apartments

Greenbrier

Apartments

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Birdseye View from SEAHC Inc.--Shell Redevelopment

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Birdseye View from NEAHC Inc.--Shell Redevelopment

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Columbia Pike

Parking

Residential

Retail

Ground Floor PlanAHC Inc.--Shell Redevelopment

Columbia Pike

Parking

Res.

Retail Below

Upper Parking PlanAHC Inc.--Shell Redevelopment

Columbia Pike

Residential

Typical Floor Plan

Garden

(at 1st Residential Level)

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Cross Section Looking EastAHC Inc.--Shell Redevelopment

Columbia Pike View from SWAHC Inc.--Shell Redevelopment

S. Greenbrier View from NorthAHC Inc.--Shell Redevelopment

Columbia Pike View from EastAHC Inc.--Shell Redevelopment

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+Proposed Project Amenities

On-site management office

Approximately 6,700 square feet of retail/office on the Pike

Garage parking for residential and retail

Community Room

Exercise Room

Enclosed courtyard for residents

Near bus and proposed street car stops

Controlled access

Highly energy efficient—EnergyStar appliances, Water Sense

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+Recent AHC ProjectThe Shelton (Shirlington Road)

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+Recent AHC ProjectThe Frederick (N. Fairfax Drive & Barton)

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+Recent AHC ProjectThe Macedonian (Shirlington Road)

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+Recent AHC ProjectThe Jordan (Wilson & N. Wakefield)

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+Proposed Schedule Columbia Heights West Civic Association January 17

Housing Commission February 2nd

Advisory Working Group (Co. Planning) February 7th

County Board Meeting February 11th

VHDA Tax Credit Application March 16th

Acquire Shell Station July 1st

Building Permit/Begin Construction March 1, 2013

Finish Construction/Begin Leasing Fall 2014

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+Questions/Answers

Contact Information

John M. Welsh welsh@ahcinc.org

703-486-0626 x113

Mary Claire Davis davismc@ahcinc.org

410-685-0366 x205

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