JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - LandSouth
Construction, an award winning Jacksonville, Fla. based general contractor
specializing in multifamily and senior housing, has begun construction on the
Village on Wiley, a $4 million apartment community on Jacksonville’s Westside.
The development
is located on 4.3 acres and consists of 43 residences and a clubhouse in 12
buildings. The one-bedroom, one-bath apartments are approximately 500 square feet.
Construction is scheduled for completion
in the summer of 2015.
The
developer is Ability Housing of Northeast Florida, Inc., the only not-for-profit
in Northeast Florida that focuses on the development and operation of quality,
affordable, rental housing for individuals and families experiencing or at risk
of homelessness and adults with a disability. The project is being funded by
Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
PQH Architects
is the designer for the unique quadplex units. PQH is a full-service planning,
architectural, and interior design firm located in Jacksonville, Fla. Since
1982, the firm has completed projects across Florida, throughout the Southeast
and across the Nation.
In its 16
year history, LandSouth Construction has completed more than 10,000 multifamily
units, including apartments, senior living, condominiums, and townhomes.
"We
are pleased to have this opportunity to work with Ability Housing to help in addressing
the need for high-quality affordable housing in Jacksonville," said Joe
Passkiewicz, vice president of operations for LandSouth Construction, which is
currently working on several multifamily projects throughout the Southeast.
When
completed, the Village on Wiley amenities will include a clubhouse, business
center and laundry facility in the 26,818 square foot project.
LandSouth
is currently building multifamily communities in Collegedale, Tenn. near
Chattanooga, also in Delray Beach, Oviedo, Orlando, Sanford, Fla. as well as a
new senior living center in Bonita Springs, Fla.
In building
the Village on Wiley, LandSouth Construction is using its unique integrated
approach where each service component works together to provide a seamless
delivery system.
These
components have been designed and refined to be complementary and each is
performance enhanced with proven procedures, tested systems and the very latest
technology. By emphasizing results and exceptional service, LandSouth
Construction has created a construction process to provide the best possible
value for clients.
For more
information contact Joe Passkiewicz at jpasskiewicz@landsouth.com or call
904.273.6004.