The site for Urbane424 is conveniently located in downtown Burlington only blocks from the Mississippi River with access to many local establishments. This 5+-story mixed-use building features 52 residential units, a combination of studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom units, along with over 3,100 square feet of commercial space. Two former buildings, including one owned by the City of Burlington, were purchased and demolished to make space for this beautiful new development. The project was awarded Iowa Economic Development Association's Workforce Housing Tax Credits and Iowa Brownfield/Grayfield Redevelopment Tax Credits. Features of Urbane424 include a building front with an urban street space and also quieter urban green space for a variety of living options. Courtyard facing units also capture specific views of the Mississippi River and bridge. Public green space is created in the open courtyard concept and extends the pedestrian zones of the city and to stitch this project into the vibrant activity of downtown. Micro retail spaces provide frequent points of entry for pedestrian activity with the opportunity for new retail ventures to start-up in smaller footprints.
Urbane210 is a 5-story mixed-use building on an infill site at 210 E 2nd Street, Davenport, IA. The project is the recipient of Iowa Economic Development Association's Disaster Relief Tax Credits for Workforce Housing, a program developed in response to devistating floods across Iowa in 2019. The site was purchased in 2020 from the City of Davenport pursuant to a development agreement with the City.
The project is located in the heart of downtown and includes 56 residential units and roughly 6,600 SF of commercial space. The building location features urban, courtyard, and Mississippi River views for residents. The site has convenient access to public transportation and walkable proximity to education and employment destinations. Residents will enjoy in-unit laundry and courtyard green space. The unit mix is a range of studios, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom units. This project will provide unique and desirable housing options for current and future workforce, aiding in flood recovery and serving the community’s ongoing competitiveness in the market talent. A unique factor of the development is the efficient single-dweller (an apartment for one person) unit design, generating attainable housing for workforce within the urban core.
Urbane115 is a 5-story mixed-use building on the corner of N Appleton Street & E Washington Street in Appleton, Wisconsin. Located in the heart of downtown, residents, and shoppers will be closely connected to community events as well as the trail network, public transit, and Lawrence University. The project includes 56 residential units and roughly 6,600 SF of commercial space. The unit mix is a range of studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom units.
Appleton is considered the main hub of the Fox Cities and this site provides an ideal location for residents and commercial tenants. It sits just one block from College Ave - home of retail, restaurants, and popular events like Mile of Music and Oktoberfest, the transit station, public library, and more local businesses along Appleton St.
228 Spaces is the first micro-apartment complex in the Cedar Valley. Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, this converted hotel has been 100% renovated and in turn transformed into a vibrant, fresh, and forward-thinking micro-apartment complex.
The resident spaces are designed with the end-user experience in mind. They are comfortable, fully-furnished, modern, fresh, and energetic with the amenities to match. Each unit includes a microwave, under-counter refrigerator, flat-screen TV, and comes fully furnished.
What do we know? What is given?
6th St. and Commercial St. Waterloo, Iowa
Open lot with access to the waterfront Proximity to the bike trail Proximity to the railroad Potential for future purchase the land north of our site 6th St. is a one way street at our site The site is sloping slightly up toward the waterfront.
There are many auto-related businesses east and south, while on the west side more banks, restaurants and shops.
What do we want to achieve + why?
Create a vibrant, active lifestyle community for young people. Revitalize the east end of the Downtown area. Open to the downtown and river side. Encourage walkability in the area.
How can we achieve the goals?
Engaging the pedestrians along Commercial St. with retail oriented programs. Bringing people together at the courtyard level on 2nd floor will open up to amazing views from the site and potential new amenities on the north side. Provide great living opportunity and trending toward a smaller scale unit through impeccable design.
