ULEC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION

CONNECTED NEIGHBORHOOD

RPM and ULEC are presenting a proposal to develop Package A, A1, B, C, and D. By working together, RPM and ULEC bring a deep knowledge of residential and community development and an in-depth familiarity with the Fairmount neighborhood. The development team consulted with Inglese Architecture + Engineering to develop a comprehensive site plan that takes into consideration the surrounding scale and architecture of the neighborhood.

At the same time, the site plan and architectural design of the townhomes and larger multifamily buildings seek to revitalize an underutilized neighborhood block. ULEC and RPM hope to transform this Fairmount Commons area into a lively, sustainable, and desirable neighborhood where residents can connect with each other to create a community.

PACKAGES A, A1, AND D

In partnership with ULEC OC, RPM proposes the development of 145 units of mixed-income, mixed-use housing across the three sites (“packages”). The 3 buildings are proposed as a single phase of development. Package A will consist of a 8-story 74-unit building with a ground floor early childhood education center to be operated and managed by ULEC. The building will include a mix of one, two and three- bedroom units as well as a fitness center and outdoor terrace on the 8th floor with NYC-skyline views. 20 partially-covered parking spaces and 20 bicycle spaces will be provided on-site for residents and staff.

Package A1 will consist of a 5-story 20-unit building with ground floor commercial space, bicycle parking and outdoor resident amenity space.  The building will include a mix of studio, one, two and three-bedroom units.

Package D will consist of a 4-story 51-unit building with ground floor residential amenity space, 8 parking spaces and 16 bicycle spaces. The building will contain a mix studio, one and two-bedroom units.

Across the 3 buildings, 55% of the units (75 units) will be affordable and 45% of the units (66 units) will be market rate.  Each building will aspire to meet LEED certification and will be furnished with EnergyStar appliances to further enhance energy efficiency.  The units will feature in-unit washers and dryers, hardwood floors, and spacious interior layouts.  The modern kitchens will feature stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry. Residents will benefit from green features such as low flow fixtures, low/no VOC finishes, and individual heating and cooling in each unit.

This comprehensive community development approach will bring a stable source of income diversity and economic mobility to the neighborhood.  The ground floor childhood education center and ground floor commercial uses will fill a critical need in the community, and will help to activate the existing streetscape. This transformative development project will work in concert with the proposed homeownership phase for Packages B and C.