Sponsor/Local Developer



BRIDGES Community Development Corporation, the Sponsor of  Residences at Belvedere Place, is an emerging non-profit developer, launched by Manna Bible Baptist Church, which has served the Park Heights community for over 50 years. BRIDGES CDC as a faith-based non-profit development organization is focused on the execution of a master plan that addresses the needs of the community in a holistic manner meeting the needs for affordable housing, assistance to school aged students and families, providing free access to healthy foods for families suffering from food insecurity and partnering to create safe recreational and gathering places. The vision for Residences at Belvedere Place is a significant component of the master plan that is serving as a transformational project signaling the beginning of new vibrant and exciting community where families will live and thrive. 

Developer



Since its founding 50 years ago, WinnCompanies  has created nearly 20,000 units of affordable housing and delivered more than $3 billion in total development costs, earning a national reputation for excellence in acquiring, developing, and rehabilitating affordable, market-rate, middle-income, and mixed-income properties. The Belvedere Place development will be led from Winn’s Mid-Atlantic office in Washington DC. WinnCompanies cares deeply about providing high quality, long-term affordable homes for residents across the nation.

Local Developer 

Unity Properties, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bon Secours Community Works, is a highly experienced local developer which works exclusively in Baltimore City. The firm has recently developed New Shiloh II Apartments (73 units) and Gibbons Apartments (80 units) utilizing the LIHTC program, as well as local Baltimore City funds. Over the past 30 years, Unity has developed 800 units of affordable housing at 9 developments for families, seniors and the disabled. Projects include six projects for seniors and/or the disabled, two buildings for families, and scattered site row homes for families along West Baltimore Street.