McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc. and the City of Phoenix Housing Department are celebrating the opening of a new, mixed-income community known as The Symphony Apartments. The development located in the Central City South Neighborhood near 16th Avenue and Buckeye Road replaces the former 76-unit Krohn West public housing site. The revitalization effort was initiated through a 2007 HUD HOPE VI Grant resulting in the development of 83 attractive, garden-style and townhome rental units.
Tony Salazar, President of McCormack Baron Salazars West Coast Operations, stated The redevelopment of Krohn West represents a critical step in the revitalization of the Central City South Neighborhood. This revitalization allows the City to diversify incomes, expand affordable housing opportunities, implement a strong community and supportive services program, and replace severely distressed public housing with a high quality, well designed multi-family community.
MBS in partnership with the Housing Department collaborated with community stakeholders to design and implement the revitalization of the 5-acre site. This investment, following the completion of the Henson Village community, really makes this neighborhood adjacent to downtown a great place to live and helps drive the momentum of revitalization. The Symphony is a great addition, said Councilman Michael Johnson.
These partnerships are possible because of strong and committed leadership from our City Council, said Kim Dorney, Director of the Phoenix Housing Department. MBS has met the challenge to create a beautiful mixed-income housing community that could fit anywhere in the Valley and that will serve as a catalyst for ongoing investment in Central City South.
In addition to the demolition of the existing buildings and removal of outdated infrastructure, the plan also called for the construction of 14 residential buildings, a 1,500-square-foot management/community building to provide office space for on-site property management and recreational and meeting space, as well as newly designed infrastructure and multiple public improvements, such as a new water and sewer system, underground utilities, and improved street lighting and signage. The development also includes implementation of supportive services programs for residents. We are very pleased to partner once again with the city of Phoenix in providing a new, high quality, well-designed neighborhood that celebrates the diversity of this community, said Louis Bernardy, MBS Vice President.
The Symphony Apartments feature market rate amenities that include central air conditioning, a community building and swimming pool , as well as in-unit energy efficient appliances, such as washers/dryers, and dishwashers. The apartments were designed and built using materials and appliances certified by the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) and Energy Star. High quality construction materials, high grade insulation, energy efficient roofing, windows and doors have been incorporated throughout the community. The Symphony has accessible units and larger units have multiple baths. All units are equipped with free wireless internet access to all the households and will also utilize a solar system that will provide electrical power to the common areas, resulting in substantial energy and costs savings for the property. Rental applications are currently being accepted. Visit symphonyaptsphx.com for more information.
