Franmar Manor

PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Goal: Revitalize an older Section 8 housing complex and create several new community amenity spaces, increasing neighbor interactions and connection.

The Franmar Manor project involved the acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing, occupied 78-unit, affordable family property in Phoenix, AZ. Completed in December 2019, the project underwent significant interior and exterior renovations to preserve the property. Upgrades to the project included all new apartment unit interiors, a new roof, extensive playground and basketball court renovations, modernized BBQ and picnic area, as well as parking, energy, and accessibility upgrades. A new community room, food pantry, soccer field, and community garden were added to the development as well.

Local artist Tyson Krank painted two new large-scale murals to further enliven the play and garden areas. The addition of these new community spaces promotes connection between residents and offers an enhanced sense of community. Mercy House provides onsite services such as health and wellness classes and life skills training to all residents.

DEVELOPMENT

Funding for the project included HOME funds, 4% tax credits/tax-exempt bonds, soft funds from the Arizona Dept of Housing, and private debt. All 78 units are covered under a long term, project-based Section 8 HAP agreement.

DATA
  • Completion Date: 2017
  • Total Development Cost: $16.9M
  • Affordability: 50% - 60% AMI
  • Total Units: 78
  • Unit Mix: 12 1BD, 56 2BD, 10 3BD
TEAM
  • Developer: CDP
  • Architect: Whitneybell Perry Architecture
  • Contractor: Wilshire Pacific Builders
  • Property Management: MEB Management Services
  • Resident Services Partner: Mercy House
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PARTNERS

CDP is proud to partner with these organizations, dedicated to bettering the lives not only of Franmar Manor’s residents, but of those lower-income residents in surrounding communities.

Mercy House

Mercy House was founded by Father Jerome T. Karcher with a vision to serve the local homeless and at-risk communities. Since beginning services in 1990, Mercy House has grown from a single transitional housing program to a complete system of care designed to span the spectrum of services. These range from outreach and homeless prevention programs to emergency shelters and permanent housing, which incorporates both Housing First projects serving chronically homeless populations and affordable housing serving very low to low-income populations. On an annual basis, Mercy House programs and services touch the lives of over 7,000 adults and children across Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and Kern Counties in California as well as Maricopa County, Arizona. Their growth over our 30-year tenure has been tied to clarity of vision and purpose, always bearing in mind the organization’s ultimate goal: to end the homelessness of all who enter their unique system of care.