The philosophy at Urban Design Ventures is to provide planning, urban design, and architectural services to clients on a personal basis, with great emphasis on client satisfaction.

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

URBAN DESIGN VENTURES provides Housing Development Services to both public and private entities to access Federal and State funds to develop affordable and market rate housing. Housing should meet the needs of the community in order for it to be successful. The UDV staff provides professional expertise in preparing applications, grantsmanship, and technical assistance in housing. Specific areas of experience include:

Affordable Housing

UDV specializes in the preparation of feasibility studies, identification of funding sources, preparation of budgets based on sources and uses of funds, preparation of applications, design, and construction management services.

Market Rate Housing

UDV specializes in the preparation of feasibility studies, identification of funding sources, preparation of budgets based on sources and uses of funds, preparation of applications, design, and construction management services.

Rental Housing

UDV specializes in the preparation of studies and financing plans for the development of affordable and market rate rental housing.

Housing Rehabilitation

UDV specializes in the design and implementation of revolving loan and grant programs for homeowners and landlords, including the preparation of work write-ups and inspection services.

Housing Market Studies

UDV specializes in the preparation of studies to determine the need for housing, market characteristics, and anticipated sales and/or rental values.

HOME Investment Partnership Program

UDV specializes in the feasibility analysis and documentation for establishing HOME Consortia, as well as assistance in HOME administration of the programs, including CHDO certification.

Section 202 – Supportive Housing for the Elderly

UDV specializes in the preparation of applications for a capital grant commitment, documentation for the firm financial commitment, initial closing, and project over sight and administration.

Section 811 – Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities

UDV specializes in the preparation of applications for a capital grant commitment, documentation for the firm financial commitment, initial closing, and project over sight and administration.

Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

UDV specializes in the preparation of documentation for the due diligence and feasibility of LIHTC's and coordination in the sale and syndication of the tax credits.

Federal Home Loan Bank Program

UDV specializes in the preparation of the application for funds for the rehabilitation or construction of new affordable housing under the AHP assistance program.

Rural Housing Development

UDV specializes in the preparation of applications for affordable housing under the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) housing programs.