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Kingston & West Sound Region, WA (PRWEB) November 14, 2013
Event date: Friday, November 22, 2013 1-3 pm
On-site Press Conference: 12:30 pm
Providing affordable senior housing is a vital Kitsap County regional initiative, and an innovative private-public partnership that set out to fulfill this need has made it a reality in Kingston. On Friday, November 22, 2013, from 1 to 3 pm, the grand opening celebration of Martha & Marys Village Green Senior Apartments at 26150 Dulay Road NE, Kingston, will showcase not only the 35-unit award-winning independent living residence, but will honor the many partners that made it possible. A 1:00 pm dedication ceremony will be followed by refreshments and tours, and the public is encouraged to attend. One and two bedroom rental apartments are still available, priced from $ 610 to $ 885 per month, and designed to serve seniors ages 62 and over and people with disabilities of any age. Income guidelines apply. See http://www.villagegreenseniorliving.com or call 425-423-0304 or 360-265-8026 for information.
Martha & Mary Village Green Senior Apartments are part of a community initiative called the Village Green in Kingston, which also includes a neighboring park, Boys & Girls Club, senior center, new library, and other amenities under development – all convenient to downtown Kingston. County Commissioner Rob Gelder recalls the projects early beginnings over four years ago when Martha & Mary was asked to step in as the non-profit partner, replacing Housing Kitsap, to help fulfill the component of affordable housing in the Village Green vision. Its a pleasure to see this come to fruition, says Commissioner Gelder. This project brings generations together on many levels, addressing not only the heightened need for quality, affordable senior housing, but also creating a strong connection for its residents to many vibrant aspects of the Kingston community.
Kingston Village Green is also the only project in Kitsap County recognized this year with the Puget Sound Regional Councils VISION 2040 award, of which we are very proud, Commissioner Gelder notes. VISION 2040 is a regional strategy for accommodating the 5 million people expected to live in the region by 2040, and it honors partnerships that take into account social, cultural, economic, and environmental benefits in decision-making and implementation. Village Green Senior Apartments are also built to Evergreen Sustainable Development standards, and the campus includes a long list of lifestyle amenities for comfortable senior living, plus beautifully landscaped grounds and a community garden. All units have private patios or decks, and many have water views.
Village Green Senior Apartments is an $ 8.8 million dollar culmination of a joint venture between non-profit provider Martha & Mary and Shelter Resources, Inc., a Bellevue-based private developer. This partnership began a venture called Village Green Kingston Associates, LLLP, which obtained $ 7 million in tax credits in 2011 through a competitive process. Additional financing sources were secured through several multifaceted avenues, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Kitsap County HOME funds program. The initiative also partners with the local Metropolitan Park District.
Len Brannen is President of Shelter Resources, Inc., and his company is thrilled with the location and quality of the project. I especially recognize the key financial contribution made to this project by Kitsap County and its Department of Human Services. Their commitment of vital resources to the Village Green effort really pushed the project over the top and enabled it to proceed, notes Brannen. In addition, there was a large circle of other players. These include Kitsap County Commissioner Rob Gelder, the Metropolitan Parks Department and the Village Green Foundation, the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, USDA, Key Bank, and of course, the project sponsor, Martha & Mary. Everyone demonstrated a resilient attitude of cooperation on a complicated project to enable this completion. Brannen adds Though it is sometimes in vogue these days to be critical of government participation, on this project it was mandatory, appreciated, and vital to the positive result now benefitting the seniors and future residents of Kingston and Kitsap County.
The Village Green Senior Apartments is a welcome addition to the Senior Living program in Martha & Marys family of services, expanding its footprint even more deeply into Kingston. Martha & Marys mission has been to serve the seniors, families, and children of our region for more than 120 years, says CEO Chad Solvie. Affordable housing is a vital component in this service solution, and were proud to be affiliated with such a quality campus. Its a natural fit for the continuum of care we offer seniors, complementing the long-term care and rehabilitation programs at our main Poulsbo campus, as well as extending Martha & Mary AT HOME services into North Kitsap. Martha & Mary has partnered with Guardian Management, LLC, of Portland, Oregon to manage resident leasing and the community. A community manager will live on-site to handle leasing activity, resident needs, and facilitate fun, enriching activity programs throughout the year.
The November 22nd opening of Village Green Senior Apartments is a leading milestone in the Kingston communitys vision of the entire Village Green complex. Bobbie Moore is Chair of the Village Green Metropolitan Park District Commission and liaison to the board of the non-profit Village Green Foundation. This is a long-awaited moment, and it is helpful to the community in more than one way, Moore explains. The proceeds from the sale of the apartment land property were entrusted to the Village Green MPD toward the development this remarkable community campus. As the apartments are being completed, we now have the basic infrastructure in place to head towards groundbreaking for the adjacent community center and library. Moore emphasizes that they have additional fundraising to do, but the apartment opening is a major step, bringing decades of community planning and vision to fruition. Shes excited about the intergenerational programs and relationships that can result. Looking forward, I know that having youth and older adults in the same proximity will benefit everyone, she says. For more information on the Village Green Foundation and its needs and vision, see http://www.kingstonvillagegreen.org.
The Village Green Senior Apartments have generated tremendous interest in the community and surrounding area since breaking ground last August. The project is currently 70% pre-leased, and all interested parties are encouraged to contact the property management office for more information at (425) 423-0304, (360) 265-8025, or visit the community website: http://www.villagegreenseniorliving.com.
About Martha & Mary:
With over 600 employees, Martha & Mary is one of the largest and most comprehensive providers of senior healthcare in Kitsap County, serving the Kitsap Peninsula & West Sound region for over 120 years as an award-winning not-for-profit organization. The Health and Rehab Center in Poulsbo provides short-term rehabilitation programs as well as traditional long-term care services. The Village Green campus joins the family of programs that Martha & Mary offers, including: At-Home Care, Care Management, Short-term Rehabilitation, Long-term Care, Senior Living, and Childrens Services in its three early learning centers and regional before & after school programs. To learn more visit http://www.marthaandmary.org.
About Shelter Resources, Inc.:
Operating from its regional office in Bellevue, Washington, Shelter Resources, Inc. (SRI) develops and renovates a full range of affordable housing. The firm has built or renovated 4,665 apartment units
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La Jolla, CA (PRWEB) December 03, 2013
Award-winning software company, Systemates Inc., announced today that Andy Ashton, Director of Construction and Renovation Services, at Ensign Services recently spoke at the Construction Owners Association of America Leadership Conference. Construction owners from around the country attended the conference at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California October 30- November 1. Ashton was part of a roundtable discussion where three different owners discussed how they implemented a construction project management solution and how those solutions are currently helping their programs.
Many of the key ideas touched on during the discussion were the unexpected benefits that came from implementing a project management solution. Ensign Group, a group of long-term and short-stay rehabilitation centers, teamed up with Projectmates construction project management software for capital improvement projects at 116 skilled nursing and rehabilitative facilities across the country. Previously, they relied on Excel spreadsheets, emails, and conference calls. Frankly, we were very disorganized in terms of how we managed our construction renovation process, said Ashton. Projectmates has not only structured communication and collaboration but, has allowed Ensign Group the ability to reduce our change orders by 90% just by being more organized.
Since implementing Projectmates, Ensign Group has also observed a reduction in time and paperwork with electronic submittal and approval processes, better document management and tracking, easier access to files for those involved in the project, accessibility from the iPad, and easy modifications and customizations. Claims Aston, Weve only had our system in place for four months but it has completely transformed in that four month period the way we go about our business.
Integration of Projectmates data with their accounting software, MS Great Plains, is planned to be completed in next few weeks. This will allow the contractors to enter their invoices online in Projectmates, reviewed by the project team and automatically sent to their Accounting system for processing payments. This is going to save so much time in double entry. This is huge for us! says Ashton.
About COAA
COAA was founded in 1994 to serve the interests of construction project owners. COAA is comprised of a diverse group of men and women representing construction project owners throughout America. COAA is dedicated to making a significant and lasting impact on the construction industry through its leadership by creating a unified, collective voice for owners’ issues in the construction process. Owners and Developers, both public and private, have needed a forum. A meeting place to gather, share common goals, learn, discuss, survey the future and share a collective voice. These are the goals that fostered the founding of Construction Owners Association of America. To learn more about COAA, visit http://www.coaa.org.
About Systemates, Inc.
Founded in 1995 by leading architects and software engineers, Systemates developed Projectmates to equip owners and owners representatives with a secure, sophisticated project management construction software solution. Projectmates collaborative platform dramatically improves project execution, cuts costs and delays, increases accountability, and reduces risks. With its cutting edge technology, Projectmates creates one seamless platform for managing the complete lifecycle of a building, from planning, bidding, and building to maintaining the facilities. Over 44,000 users from organizations such as Retailers, Real Estate developers, Educational and Government agencies rely on Projectmates to manage billions of dollars in capital construction programs. Systemates is privately held and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. To learn more about Projectmates by Systemates visit http://www.projectmates.com or follow us on Facebook/Projectmates.
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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) December 03, 2013
Experienced family law firm the Davi Law Group announces it has opened a new office located just north of Chicagos loop at 321 N. Clark Street, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60654. The new Chicago office marks the third location for the Davi Law Group. The family law firm already has established offices located in Warrenville and Wheaton to serve DuPage, Kendall, Will, and Kane Counties.
The Davi Law Group strives to offer clients high-quality legal counsel and representation that is both effective and affordable. The experienced family law attorneys are dedicated to providing clients with reasonable and responsible legal advice and resolving legal issues as efficiently as possible. The new Chicago office will enable the Davi Law Group to better service individuals living or working in the Chicago and Cook County area with their convenient downtown location that is accessible by public transportation.
The Davi Law Group offers highly experienced legal representation across several different practice areas that touch the family. In addition to family law, the attorneys at the Davi Law Group also provide legal counsel and services in DCFS administrative and termination of parental rights proceedings, estate planning, probate, contract negotiations, real estate matters and traffic citations.
Having spent several years in the States Attorneys office, principal and founding attorney, Dion U. Davi, has a diverse skillset to offer clients. An experienced litigator, Davi understands how to successfully represent a client in court. He has extensive experience advocating for the State in the area of child support enforcement, parentage and child related matters. Additionally, Davi has been named a SuperLawyer Rising Star for four consecutive years (2010-2013), earned a DCBA Pro Bono Service Award in 2010 and was elected as a board of governor and board of director for both the Illinois State and DuPage County Bar Associations, respectively.
Alongside Davi, experienced attorneys Adam C. Gynac and Ashley M. Haws will work with clients out of the new Chicago office. Attorney Adam C. Gynac has experience with various family law matters including domestic relations, pre-nuptial agreements, parentage, orders of protection, adoptions and estate planning. Gynac also serves as a family court Guardian Ad Litem and can help clients with residential real estate matters. In addition, Gynac worked as an Adjunct College Professor at Rasmussen College in Romeoville. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, Will County Bar Association, Kendall County Bar Association and the Justinian Society of Lawyers.
Associate Attorney Ashley M. Haws has experience with court appearances on behalf of her clients for case management and hearings. She also has conducted extensive research on a variety of civil and family law issues and has drafted various petitions regarding family law and appellate court matters. She is a member of several well-respected legal organizations including the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, DuPage Association for Women Lawyers, Womens Bar Association of Illinois and the Justinian Society of Lawyers.
If you are in need of high-quality legal advice or representation related to family law, estate planning, DCFS proceedings, real estate, contracts or a traffic violation contact the Davi Law Group today for an initial consultation. The Davi Law Group offers free initial consultations where you can get to know their attorneys, firm, and discuss your legal issue. To schedule a consultation, call (312) 985-5676 or fill out the online contact form.
