Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Fort Meade officials broke ground on a new privately developed apartment complex. The project will target junior enlisted service members who have been priced out of apartments nearby.
As Fort Meade has seen its population grow, it also has seen an increasing number of service members living further away from the installation gates. Young service members in particular have found themselves priced out of housing nearby and now commute from as much as 30 minutes away, Army officials said. The installation is now addressing that problem with the construction of Reece Crossings, a new garden-style apartment complex on base. It is the first-ever privately built apartment project designed specifically for junior enlisted service members. Officials broke ground on the complex during a ceremony Wednesday at Fort Meade. Picerne Military Housing hopes to deliver the first set of apartments this year. There will be 416 two-…
Sunday, December 9, 2012
There are more than 1,300 apartment units under construction or planned for Odenton. Can the town support them all? And will they put a charge in efforts to bring in new retailers?
Friday, December 7, 2012
There are more than 1,300 apartment units under construction or planned for Odenton. Can the town support them all? And will they put a charge in efforts to bring in new retailers?
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Friday, December 7, 2012
It has become a familiar sight in Odenton: large apartment buildings, rising along the town’s major thoroughfares. There are 259 new units near the traffic circle, and another 369 units under construction along Telegraph Road. Over by the MARC station, 235 units are now available to lease. All told, Odenton has more than 1,350 apartment units either newly built, under construction or in the development pipeline. Nearly all come with high rents and luxury amenities, and all are located within a three-mile stretch of one another. Business leaders in Odenton said the apartment boom brings the promise of new residents, putting a charge into efforts to expand the town’s array of shops and restaurants. But the community is also carefully …
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Anyone who applies for an apartment between Friday and Sunday could get discounts or gift cards.
The Riverscape Apartments in Piney Orchard will hold an open house this weekend, and will be offering special incentives to encourage applications. The open house will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Anyone who applies for an apartment between Friday and Sunday will be eligible for prizes including gift cards and waived fees on carport rentals and pets.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Novus Residences has proposed 239 units at Nevada Avenue and Hale Street and could get final approval from the county later this year.
A major developer on Tuesday night moved one step closer to building 239 new apartment units at the corner of Nevada Avenue and Hale Street. The Odenton Town Center Plan Oversight Committee recommended approval of the project by Novus Residences, calling it a potential linchpin to development in central Odenton. The project will now go before the county Office of Planning and Zoning, which is charged with granting final approval. Committee members noted the project is one of the few new projects that far west in the Odenton Town Center and could help spur additional development in the area. “This end is a key piece,” said Mike Fox, a long-range planner with the county who oversees the Odenton Town Center plan. The Novus project features a …
The developer of the former Nevamar site provided this aerial photo of the ongoing construction.
By now, most people have driven by the former Nevamar site and seen the ongoing demolition and construction work. But it's difficult to get a sense of what is actually being done on site. Work crews are demolishing buildings and moving large piles of debris for recycling. Meanwhile, they are preparing the site for the construction of 369 apartments, to be called Flats170 at Academy Yard. Ellen Miller of developer StonebridgeCarras emailed me this aerial shot of the site, which offers a unique perspective on the size of the site and scope of work. See also:
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Construction is ongoing at the new complex, but people are moving in.
Nearly half of the apartments at the Haven at Odenton Gateway are leased, property officials said, even while construction of units is ongoing. The complex has accepted leases from about 110 tenants, or 44 percent of the expected total of 252, Property Manager Jennifer Geroux said. The main common areas, including the clubhouse, pool and workout center, are finished. Leasing began in April, and many residents have moved in. Others have signed leases for apartments still under construction. Full completion of the project is on schedule for August. "It's very exciting to see the residents coming in now," Geroux said. She said many of the new tenants are employees of the Department of Defense, who have moved to the area due to the expansion …
Monday, June 4, 2012
Johnson Development announced that the project is the first of its kind in Maryland to be praised for environmental consciousness.
The developer of the new Haven at Odenton Gateway apartments received a special certification last week for its environmental conservation efforts. Johnson Development of South Carolina announced that the 252-unit apartment complex was the first in Maryland to achieve the National Green Building Standard Silver certification. According to a press release, the Haven apartments feature enhanced storm-water treatment and a low-volume irrigation system. There is also a recycling facility on site, and each apartment has high-efficiency windows, lighting and heating and air conditioning systems. All appliances at the Haven are Energy Star certified. “This project serves as a model that provides high-performance green initiatives are healthy, …
Friday, April 6, 2012
Anyone who signs a new lease will be entered to win an iPad.
The Haven at Odenton Gateway apartments will hold an open house Saturday for the new units at the corner of Sappington Station and Annapolis Road. Johnson Development is accepting leases for units in the new apartment complex from now, and expects completion of its model units and clubhouse next week. The open house on Saturday will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature catered food from Perry's Restaurant. The Haven will have several specials for prospective residents, including a 5 percent military discount and a waived application fee. Anyone who signs a lease now will get one month of free rent when they move in and will be entered to win an iPad. There are more than 250 apartments under construction.
Cooper
6:33 am on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Jeff you are not understanding the housing allowance of $1,380. This is not in addition to the on post new 2 BR apts rent of $1,296.. It will cover the cost of rent and including all utilities, cable television, high speed Internet, parking and renters' insurance. That is a huge benefit to the soldier's monthly budget. I am a 23 year active duty Army spouse. When living in an area with higher … more ›