McDowell Housing Partners (MHP) is a Miami affordable housing developer and investment company. The company has closed financing and broken ground for a 150-unit senior housing community, Ekos at Pembroke Park, Florida.
McDowell Housing Partners Breaks Ground on 150 Senior Housing Units
The Ekos at Pembroke Park project is a 10-story residential building. It will be at 5595 S.W. 41st Street. Its architecture is designed to meet the requirements of seniors who make up to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
The project will feature 150 one-bedroom apartments with an area ranging from 657 to 680 square feet.
The Chairman and CEO of MHP, Patrick McDowell, emphasized the project’s community-driven purpose and said, “Ekos at Pembroke Park is our second affordable community in Broward County with 150 apartments for seniors that will also provide direct access to supportive services to help residents thrive and age in place with dignity.”
Project Details and Features
The 150 residential apartments in the building are going to be equipped with modern finishes like
- Stainless steel appliances
- Granite countertops
- Tile backsplashes
- Energy Star-rated ceiling fans in bedrooms and living areas
Besides this, the project is also leaning towards sustainability and targeting a Silver-level certification from the Florida Green Building Council. In order for that, the project will feature low-flow plumbing fixtures, LED lighting, and Energy Star appliances…