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RISE is excited to announce we have closed on another build-for-rent development in Florida. RISE Florence Villa marks our second build-for-rent community to begin construction in Davenport and will offer 224 townhomes for rent delivering in 2024. “Our commitment to a higher standard from the beginning of this development, through financing, and eventually establishing RISE Florence Villa as a premier residential community is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team and all our partners.” – Greg Hunter, RISE CFO
RISE Julington recently welcomed its first residents home following the completion of its first phase. This 260-unit multifamily development is the first RISE community in Jacksonville to be occupied - with more soon to follow. RISE is actively building three other communities in Jacksonville; but our commitment to the city has the RISE pipeline extending much further out with exciting new developments on the way. We are excited to RISE together with the First Coast City, along with all of North Florida, as we continue to improve lives and impact people positively – one person at a time.
After a thrilling upset last week, The Appalachian State Mountaineers defeated the #6 team in the country and earned the right to host college football’s premier pre-game show, ESPN College Gameday, for the first time in the University’s history. Coincidentally, RISE delivered the final phase of a transformative, P3 development earlier this year which we are thrilled to see highlighted. Congratulations to the App State administration for not only this stunning success on the football field, but also for having the vision and dedication to realize their campus dream. Tune in to ESPN this Saturday from 9am-12pm to see this beautiful campus showcased in high definition.
We hope all our partners, teams, and extended RISE family had a great Labor Day Weekend. Pictured is the flag flying proudly at our development in Fairfax, VA over the holiday weekend. This development, which will provide a home to 793 residents in Fall 2024, will serve students at George Mason University. RISE is proud of the hard work exhibited by our team members across the country and our excellent partners. We are all striving together to deliver a higher standard through love, service, and care. These photos were generously shared with us by the Mason Police UAS Unit.
With August ending, the hard-working teams at RISE’s student housing communities have successfully managed another cycle of move-outs, property repairs, and move-ins. This time of the year, known as “Turn,” presents many challenges and a short time to overcome them. However, our teams have demonstrated going not only the extra mile, but the extra inch, to ensure a smooth process. Across the RISE portfolio, thousands of student residents have been welcomed home for the Fall semester; and our teams are prepared to make an impact through the love, service, and care that elevates the RISE standard. Already, our communities are preparing and delivering resident appreciation events, giveaways, and community-building activities. Another way RISE is living out its mission to improve lives and impact people positively – one person at a time.
RISE Raises Flag at New Jacksonville HQ RISE was honored to welcome two Jacksonville non-profit organizations, Task Force Hydro1 and Grounds of GRACE (supporting Sponsored by Grace), as well as members of the armed forces to the Grand Opening and Flag Raising Ceremony at our new headquarters.
RISE recently closed on financing for its latest development: a 55+ active living community near Melbourne, FL. Development has begun on the 166 luxury cottage and apartment units delivering in 2023. “We are very excited to be bringing this 55+ age targeted community to Brevard County. Viera, being a top-15 master planned community, provides the vibrant and diverse backdrop we look for in deals like these,” said Greg Hunter, RISE Chief Financial Officer. Click to read more:
RISE Announces New 331-Unit Luxury Development Coming to Jacksonville Baymeadows, located at 7311 Baymeadows Way, will be a 331-unit, four-story, double donut garden-style apartment community. The unit mix will feature primarily one-bedroom (49%) and two-bedroom (43%) apartments. The remaining apartments (8%) will be three-bedroom units. The average square footage will be approximately 960 square feet. The Baymeadows community amenities such as a four-story walk-up with elevators, resort-style pool, indoor fitness area, flexible work spaces, club room, and more. Unit amenities will feature granite countertops in the kitchen and bathroom, walk-in closets, private balconies in select units, and full-size, energy-efficient washer/dryer pairings. “The location on Baymeadows Way will provide residents with superior access to entertainment venues, restaurants and business parks,” RISE President Greg Blais said in a statement. “We are excited to continue to develop luxury housing options to serve the ever-growing population of Jacksonville.”
Earlier this month, a few development and operations team members had the privilege of representing RISE at the ACUHO-I Conference & Expo Pittsburgh, PA. Fania Childree (left, Marketing Manager), Carol Seawood (right, Area Manager), and Jeremy Doss (Senior Vice President) presented at the RISE informational booth and networked with colleagues, vendors, and other industry professionals. ACUHO-I is a leading organization for campus housing and residence life professionals and home to more than 17,000 professionals representing 3.2 million on-campus students from around the globe.
Zenith recognized RISE with its Safety Achievement Award which celebrates safety & health excellence – beyond compliance requirements. Zenith customers are nominated for this award based on characteristics, observed and confirmed by regional-specific Zenith professionals. To emphasize the occasion, RISE’s Zenith company representative, Revis McClairen, paid a personal visit to the Valdosta office last week to present our Director of Human Resources, Brett Johnson, with a plaque recognizing the achievement. In his brief presentation, Revis noted the difficulty of achieving this award noting it takes multiple, consecutive years of good outcomes. He believes that it is a company’s culture which drives the success of award nominees. Above left to right: Saina Lofton (Accounts Payable Coordinator), Revis McClairen (Zenith company rep), and Brett Johnson (HR Director.) #RISE #CompanyCulture #Culture #Safety #Team #LoveServeCare
