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Paradise Valley Investment Group
La Salle Gardens
Model Sustainable Community
A Proposal to the City of Detroit
in response to the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program RFP
PARADISE
VALLEY
Investment Group, LLC
Revitalizing Detroit!
© Paradise Valley Investment Group, LLC 2009
La Salle Gardens
Model Sustainable Community
A Proposal to the City of Detroit
in response to the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program RFP
PARADISE
VALLEY
Investment Group, LLC
Revitalizing Detroit!
© Paradise Valley Investment Group, LLC 2009
Table Of Contents
i.
Project Description & Map
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Qualifications Statement
Federal Rules & Regulations Knowledge
Local Rules & Regulations Knowledge
Financial Stability
Demonstrated Capacity
Good Standing Letters
A. Exhibit A - Letters of Support
B. Exhibit B - Articles of Incorporation
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Project Description & Map
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PARADISE
VALLEY
Investment Group, LLC
Revitalizing Detroit!
Buy - Sell - Rent - Invest - Rehab - Renew
City of Detroit
Planning & Development Department
65 Cadillac Square, 19th Floor
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Attention:
Ms. Jannie M. Warren, General Manager
Housing Services Division
April 24th, 2009
Dear Committee,
Thank you for this opportunity to submit a proposal for the Neighborhood Stabilization Plan. Paradise
Valley Investment Group is excited to bring a holistic and comprehensive vision of community-driven
revitalization and sustainability. Working in partnership with the City of Detroit, with the residents of
La Salle Gardens, and with a local team of seasoned professionals and innovators, we are enacting a
new model of sustainable urban regeneration in the city of Detroit.
We are honored and excited to work with several different aspects of the Detroit community in
the proposal we are submitting today. Key partners in the redevelopment of the La Salle Gardens
neighborhood include the residents of La Salle Gardens, MEP Construction/Detroit Geothermal,
Detroit Workers for Environmental Justice, development consultant Ernie Zachary, and Toni McIlwain
and Berni White of Ravendale Community, Inc. To this effect, we are requesting $2,070,000.00 in NSP
Funds to support the La Salle Gardens Model Community Development. Funds will be used for land
and property acquisition, rehabilitation of 28 units, energy retrofitting of existing homes, construction
of 18 new units and the creation of an urban farm.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Robin Scovill
CEO, Paradise Valley Investment Group, LLC
3430 E. Jefferson Avenue, Suite 543, Detroit, MI 48207 • (800) 956-3898 • www.ParadiseValleyLLC.com
i. Project Description
& Map
“From the garden
of need springs the
fruit of possibility.”
–Anonymous
Mission
Our commitment is to bring community-driven revitalization and sustainability to the neighborhood of La Salle Gardens.
Area
La Salle Gardens is located in the North End Neighborhood Stabilization
Program area near the epicenter of the 1967 riots. Large-scale relocation
and development has occurred in the neighboring areas around La Salle
Gardens, leaving several blocks blighted and neglected for years. Our
specific target area is defined on the North by S. La Salle Gardens Street,
on the West by 14th Street, on the East by Rosa Parks Boulevard and on the
South by W. Grand Blvd. A map illustrating the boundaries are included in
the following pages.
Size
The La Salle Gardens Model Community redevelopment area is three
blocks east to west and four blocks north to south. This area serves a population of roughly 600 people with a future capacity of triple that amount.
Scope
We will acquire site control of:
•18 residential parcels, 3 multi-unit parcels and 4 commercial parcels
for rehabilitation
•34 vacant lots for new construction, the creation of green belts, community spaces and a model urban farm
• At project completion 28 units will have been rehabilitated and 18
new units will have been constructed
Project Description
Through the comprehensive renovation of a three by four block section
of a heavily impacted area in the North End of Detroit, Paradise Valley
Investment Group will work in partnership with the residents, churches
and neighborhood associations of La Salle Gardens to enact a new vision
of urban revitalization. This select area of La Salle Gardens – like countless other neighborhoods in Detroit – is home to good people who have
fallen on hard times. A once-thriving neighborhood, La Salle Gardens has
seen many of its homes demolished or turned to blight and a significant percentage of its population diminished. Businesses have closed down or
moved away. Municipal services are in decay and Thirkell High school at
the northern border of this neighborhood is slated for closure in the next
few months. More than half of the remaining residents of La Salle Gardens
have been living here for the majority of their lives.
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La Salle Gardens is a stone’s throw from New Center and Henry Ford
Hospital, one of the city’s most stabilized and rapidly developing areas.
It is within four miles of the heart of downtown. It is within walking
distance from bus lines and places of worship. Vangard Community Development Corporation is located nearby with a strong commitment to
the revitalization of the North End. Perhaps most importantly, a spirit of
possibility exists among many of the residents of this community.
The neighborhood of La Salle Gardens – like so many others in Detroit – is
at a critical juncture. Blight and vacancy threaten the fabric of this community. Paradise Valley’s plan for revitalization is multifaceted, holistic
and comprehensive in it’s approach. It is designed to meet the core needs
of the community while providing a model of energy efficiency, sustainability and ins
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Plan Overview
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Reduce Immediate Health Hazards
A large scale natural gas leak is evident in the La Salle Gardens neighborhood. While posing a serious health hazard to all the residents, its pervasive stench contributes to a sense of neglect. The presence of trash and
debris also poses health hazards and contributes to an experience of decay.
Working with the City of Detroit and the residents of La Salle Gardens, we
will insure that this gas leak is addressed and that trash is collected and
removed. These two steps will make an immediate physical impact while
setting the tone and intention to put community first.
Create Community Partnership
Paradise Valley Investment Group believes in resident involvement in the
authorship of their community. This fosters a climate of trust and collaboration critical to success. We vehemently oppose the relocation of residents
that often accompanies renewal. Instead, we work with communities to
establish health and self-sufficiency within neighborhoods. Our approach
is threefold:
1) Identify leadership within the community and facilitate the formation of a neighborhood block clubs
2) Identify residents skilled in construction and labor and put them to
work on local rehabilitation projects
3) Identify enterprising home owners in the community and facilitate
micro-loans or subsidies for improvements to existing homes
Block Clubs
Under the mentorship of Ravendale Community Center founder Toni
McIlwain, we will facilitate the formation of several La Salle Gardens
block clubs. Block clubs are resident-driven organizations where residents
of all ages will provide key leadership in site security, project oversight,
research and development, and community/developer relations.
Local Employment
Hiring local residents to assist in construction and renovation is of key
importance. Graduates of the Detroit Workers for Environmental Justice
Green Jobs Training Program and the Detroit Young Builders Program will
also work alongside La Salle based teens and adults to assist in the security, deconstruction, trash-out, and site preparation of the neighborhood,
bringing immediate stimulation to the economy of these blocks.
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Subsidies and Micro-Loans for Home Improvement
Inspired by the success of micro-lending programs for women worldwide,
Paradise Valley Investment Group will help facilitate subsidies and microloans to enable residents to make home improvements geared toward
reducing energy consumption and improving overall living conditions.
Participating residents will perform these improvements themselves with
guidance and help from trained professionals who specialize in environmentally sound home improvement practices. Community volunteers will
help elderly residents by performing these improvements for them.
Deconstruction/Site Preparation
Seven houses in La Salle Gardens have been targeted for deconstruction.
The deconstruction process utilizes local labor to take buildings apart by
hand, salvaging and recycling architectural detail, wood, and metal to be
reused in our development efforts. 34 parcels of vacant land will be prepared for the creation of green areas and new construction.
Rehabilitation
Paradise Valley Investment group will acquire 18 vacant houses in the
target area and rehabilitate them for safety, functionality and energy efficiency. All our rehabilitated houses will include a variety of green and
sustainable technologies, such as:
•composite window frames
•cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) water supply piping
•full spectrum fluorescent lamps
•tankless water heaters
•high performance window glazing
•high efficiency refrigerators
•synthetic roof underlayment
•rainwater catchment systems
•spray foam insulation
•thermal energy audits
75 percent of the homes that we rehab will be offered as affordable rentals,
25 percent will be offered on rent-to-own terms.
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New Construction
New construction and rehab will occur simultaneously. 75 percent of the
homes we build will be offered as affordable rentals, 25 percent will be
offered on rent-to-own terms. Our new construction approach will utilize
a mix of traditionally built structures and pre-fab solutions. All our new
houses will include a small-scale, high-efficiency solar panel on the roof
that will power motion sensor lighting on all four sides of the structure.
They will also feature a variety of green and sustainable technologies,
such as:
•composite window frames
•cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) water supply piping
•full spectrum fluorescent lamps
•geothermal heat pumps
•greywater reuse systems
•tankless water heaters
•high performance window glazing
•high effeciency refrigerators
•plumbing manifolds
•synthetic roof underlayment
•rainwater catchment systems
•spray foam insulation
•thermal energy audits
These homes will be models of low-cost energy efficiency and will be
highly desirable.
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“If people can
grow safe, healthy,
affordable food, if
they have access to
land and clean water,
this is transformative
on every level in a
community. I believe
we cannot have
healthy communities
without a healthy food
system.”
–Will Allen,
CEO, Growing Power
Community Farm & Orchard
The Community Farm and Orchard will be a shining source of transformation in this neighborhood. It will be the heart of a community food
system providing nutritious affordable food for all residents while giving
locals and visitors the chance to behold first hand, the miraculous cycle of
life. Modeled after the highly successful community organization, Growing Power and operated in cooperation with The Greening of Detroit, the
Community Farm and Orchard will grow food, minds and community
through training, demonstration and outreach. Some of the features of the
Community Farm and Orchard will be:
•half acre fruit and nut orchard
•organic vegetable garden
•fish farm
•composting sites
•worm boxes
•bees
•livestock
•greenhouse
•open air classroom
•recycling collection site
•weekly farmer’s market & craft bazaar
The community farm and orchard will have an immeasurable impact on
the residents of La Salle Gardens and beyond.
La Salle Gardens Community House
The La Salle Gardens Community House will be a diverse resource center
for community organizing, gatherings, cultural events, performances and
a wide spectrum of learning opportunities. Comprised of block club offices, a reading room, video viewing library, computer/internet lab, an art
studio and gallery for children, and a modest performance space, the La
Salle Community House will be a hub of communication, creativity and
life-long learning. Paradise Valley Investment Group will work with local
schools and churches in the creation of the La Salle Community House/
Resource Center.
Ongoing Community Education and Outreach
In conjunction with La Salle Gardens community organizations, Paradise
Valley will facilitate ongoing workshops and clinics on a diversity of topics
relevant to building sustainable community. Event topics could include
financial empowerment, non-violent communication and healthy childrearing. All residents in the community will have the option of working
with credit counselors and financial tutors in order to establish a positive
financial future.
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La Salle Gardens Model Sustainable Community
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Model
Community
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Model
Sustainable
Community
Bounded By:
S La Salle Gardens St on the North
14th Ave on the West
Rosa Parks Blvd/12th Blvd on the East
W Grand Blvd on the South
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Qualifications Statement
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1.Detailed
qualification
statement
Mission
Paradise Valley Investment Group provides green, affordable housing to
families and individuals in Detroit. We transform abandoned, foreclosed
and distressed residential properties into models of sustainable urban
living. Through partnerships with community-based organizations and
leaders in green technology, Paradise Valley brings cost-saving and lifeenhancing technologies to modest-income communities, helping to create
neighborhoods where local enterprise, art, culture, and community connectedness prosper.
History
Since April of 2008, Paradise Valley Investment Group has been meeting
vital needs in the Detroit real estate market and making a difference for
local communities. With an efficient and reliable team of professionals,
we have rehabilitated nearly 20 residential properties, divesting banks
of excess inventory and creating jobs in a depressed economy. Paradise
Valley is transforming disrepair into safe, attractive, financially feasible
rentals and first-time homes for local families. To date, we have invested
over $600,000 into rehabilitating properties with a total current equity of
more than 1.3 million dollars. PVIG has put into place proven systems for
analysis, acquisition and rehabilitation using PVIG's proprietary "Revitalizer" software in conjunction with "Propertyware", a highly effective online property management system. Through the development and integration of state of the art software, PVIG has been successfully conducting
thorough and relentless market analysis, keeping property management
costs low, and rents affordable.
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qualification
statement
Development Team & Green Strategy
While green and sustainable technologies already exist in affluent communities around the country, Paradise Valley’s goal is to bring these lifeenhancing technologies to blighted and under-served areas of Detroit. To
accomplish this task, we have partnered with MEP Construction/Detroit
Geothermal, a well known and highly experienced construction firm prepared to resurrect dozens of vacant and abandoned residential properties
over the next eighteen months. MEP Construction/Detroit Geothermal, a
leader in Detroit's green building movement, works in close partnership
with WARM Training Center to stay current with environmentally sound
construction. MEP Construction, led by Mike Prochaska has extensive
experience building and rehabbing properties. The firm has worked with
CDBG and HOME funds in pre-development and construction phases
and has on their team, a former chief of staff of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. MEP Construction has over twenty years of
experience in securing CDBG and HOME funds and is certified in Davis
Bacon Payroll. Last but not least, our development team has a thorough
understanding of Detroit executive orders on contracts and subcontracts.
Our record of financial responsibility is impeccable with a total of 100% of
city loans repaid in full in a timely manner.
Community Partnerships & Marketing Strategy
Working in partnership with the community is at the center of our philosophy. To this effect, we are committed to ensuring that more than 75% of
all workers on Paradise Valley Projects are residents of the city of Detroit.
Furthermore, graduates of the Detroit Workers for Environmental Justice
Green Jobs Training Program and the Young Detroit Builders Program will
make up an essential core of workers on the proposed project (See Letters
of Support, Exhibit A).
Our marketing strategy includes a local PR firm aggressively pursuing national and international media attention for our project. We are committed
to drawing well-deserved attention to Detroit as an emerging leader in the
green economy and as a model for reinventing America's cities.
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Development Team
1.Detailed
qualification
statement
Robin Scovill
Chief Executive Officer, Paradise Valley Investment Group
Robin Scovill's life-long interest in real estate and his passion for the city of
Detroit lead to the formation of Paradise Valley Investment Group in 2007.
Since that time, he has done over 20 real estate transactions in Detroit, infusing the local economy with over $600,000 in private capital while building a portfolio valued at $1.3 million. As CEO of Paradise Valley Investment Group, Mr. Scovill has developed numerous proprietary investment
systems that have yielded a high level of productivity for the company
while putting Detroiters to work. His long term strategy is to bring holistic, community-driven development to the city of Detroit while positioning Paradise Valley at the forefront of sustainable urban renewal.
Steve Huggins
Paradise Valley Investment Group, Chief Technical Officer
Steve Huggins was born in Whittier, CA where he earned his Eagle Scout
rank and became the youngest member of the Parks and Recreation Committee of La Habra Heights. He graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a BA in Urban Studies and Planning and Minors
in Real Estate Economics and Visual Arts. He spent time in Hong Kong
studying urban development concepts and after leading a team of New
Media consultants for Deloitte, Mr. Huggins decided to put his savings to
work and became a social investor in Paradise Valley Investment Group in
mid-2008. From that point to the present he has utilized his leadership and
technical skills to help Paradise Valley rehabilitate distressed homes and
return families to neighborhoods.
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Ernest Zachary
Development Consultant, Zachary & Associates
Ernest Zachary, is the founder and president of Zachary and Associates,
Inc., a consulting company specializing in economic and community planning and development finance consulting. He has over thirty years experience developing trusted relationships and serving as a key advisor to the
individuals and organizations that drive economic development in the
City of Detroit and across the State of Michigan. He has served as an economic consultant for a variety of public and private development projects,
community development organizations, non-profit entities, municipalities
and universities. Mr. Zachary brings expertise in alternative energy planning, systems development and financing. In twenty years of consulting,
Mr. Zachary has secured over $50 million in federal, state, and local grants
and loans for projects totaling over $300 million. Highlights include The
Inn on Ferry Street, Mexicantown International Welcome Center and Mercado, New Amsterdam Project, Pinnacle Aeropark, and the Wayne County
Ways of Life Project. He is also part owner and developer of The Lofts at
Garfield, and several other projects all located within the city of Detroit.
Mr. Zachary graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of
Arts Degree in Economics and earned a Masters Degree in Economics
from that same institution.
Toni McIlwain
Founder, Ravendale Community Center
Toni is the founder and executive director of Ravendale Community Center, a highly effective non-profit group redefining the rules of community
development. Through a unique and nationally decorated approach, Toni
has successfully mobilized the citizens of the Ravendale neighborhood in
Detroit. 38 out of 40 blocks in Ravendale now have block clubs. The creation of block clubs has resulted in reduced crime, homes being renovated,
vacant lots turned into nature parks, and the development of the Ravendale Community Center itself. Ravendale Community Center provides
comprehensive services for youth and elders in the area. Through education and tutoring services, computer training, drug prevention, referral
services, and a child development center, Toni and her twin sister Bernie
have been able to empower residents to move forward in life and revitalize their neighborhood from the inside out.
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qualification
statement
Michael Prochaska
Principal, MEP Construction
Michael Prochaska has worked in a variety of capacities across the fields of
construction and real estate and economic development. As a senior vicepresident at Frankel & Associates, Mr. Prochaska acted as construction
coordinator for Somerset north and the Somerset Collection. As an executive vice-president at Metroworld, Mr. Prochaska led the development
and site preparation of 750 acres near Metro Airport. Also, as Director of
Economic Development for Wayne County he oversaw the development
and construction of Northville Development, Pinnacle Aeropark project,
Ford Field, and Comerica Park. Mr. Prochaska has served as construction
manager on several successful projects in recent years and has contributed to the successful implementation of a vast and diverse selection of
large-scale projects. Some of these projects include: The Lofts at Garfield
in Detroit, 1442 Brush in Detroit, Goodyear’s in Ann Arbor, First/Liberty
Office Building in Ann Arbor, and Mobile Home Park in Auburn Hills. He
has also performed as an Owner’s Representative for two Detroit projects:
the construction of Mexicantown Community Development Corporation’s
International Welcome Center and Mercado, and the rehabilitation of the
Fort Shelby building for Fort Shelby, LLC.
Gerald Katz
Private Equity Consultant, Katz Financial Services, Ltd.
Gerald Katz has over 20 years of varied financial experience in the private
equity, leasing, interest rate, options and foreign exchange and areas. Mr.
Katz is the principle of Katz Financial Services, Ltd. a financial consultancy
which aids young companies in institutional capital raises, financial strategy, material preparation and sell-side acquisition assignments. Clients are
typically seeking capital in the $2 million to $15 million range. Previously,
Mr. Katz was in the corporate treasury of Bank of America Corporation,
working in the areas of corporate private placements, interest rate and
foreign exchange hedging, and with the Treasury Marketing Group of Citibank, working on a variety of specialized transactions. Mr. Katz received
an MBA from the University of Chicago with specializations in finance,
economics and statistics, was co-chair of the Banking and Finance Committee, and received a joint BA/BS in economics and management, awarded With Distinction from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
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Federal Rules & Regulations
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2.Demonstrated
working Knowledge
of Federal Rules
and Regulations
that govern the
development of
Affordable Housing
Projects
The La Salle Gardens Sustainable Model Community will be built with
strict adherence to all federal rules and regulations governing the development of affordable housing in the city of Detroit. An environmental assessment will be completed prior to the commencement of construction.
Both organizational and project reporting requirements will be met as per
deadlines stated in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program RFP document. For example, the proposed project has several potential differentiated sources of funding from both private investors, public institutions and
foundations. Wireless connectivity access will be provided for residents
through the installation of necessary hardware and phone lines as per
HERA guidelines.
We believe the La Salle Gardens Sustainable Model Community possesses
strong potential market feasibility as per our prior experience renting rehabiltated homes at affordable rates in the Detroit market. Further research
will be done as we move into the site control phase, when a market feasibility study will be completed. The proposed area encapsulates a three by
four block radius, an area of “manageable size.” Finally, the homes constructed and rehabilitated will be offered for rental or sale within affordable housing guidelines, as rents will be in accordance with HUD guidelines and in concert with the income guidelines as stated in the RFP. All
housing units will meet code requirements and Section 8 standards.
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Local Rules & Regulations
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3.Demonstrated
Knowledge of local
building code,
Housing Quality
Standards, Energy
Star specifications,
Green Building
Standards, Leadbased Paint
Abatement/
environmental
standards and
Buildings and
Safety Engineering
Department permit
requirements
Paradise Valley Investment Group and MEP Construction have a long
history of compliance. In our combined experience of rehabilitating and
constructing hundreds of buildings, we have maintained a superior record
of adherence to all federal, state, and city requirements. Building rehabilitation is done in line with ISBN codes. Foundation work will be completed according to code. Necessary permits will be obtained in a timely
manner, in keeping with the Building and Safety Engineering Department
mandates and recommendations. Three of the four partners in MEP have
extensive experience in the use of CDBG and HOME funds, with members
having a collective total of approximately 90 years in the development
business. Total number of units built by the partners range from 300 to
500 housing units. All partners have over the last 35 years built and maintained strong relationships with many of the city departments.
Lead testing and necessary abatement will be performed on all residences
in accordance with the lead abatement requirements as put forth by the
Environmental Protection Agency, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. A
trained and certified lead abatement firm will be employed as a subcontractor of MEP Construction/Detroit Geothermal.
Green Building standards will be utilized in the construction and renovation of homes, compliant with LEED recommendations and the California
Green Building Standards Code Title 24, Part 11, the first state certified
Green Building Code in the US. Energy Star specifications will be referenced in all new construction and rehabilitation. Through a rigorous process, energy efficiency of all homes will be improved through advanced
weatherization methods, including but not limited to Energy Star sealing
and insulation techniques. Solar hot water heating systems and heat-ondemand hot water heaters will be used to lower energy costs. Energy Star
certified appliances, windows, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, and thermostats will be purchased as an integral part of our green rehabilitation
system. Past experience greening properties tells us that implementing the
aforementioned technologies will reduce energy consumption, resulting
in significantly decreased energy costs. The proposed project will meet
Energy Star specifications or the Model Energy Code established by the
Council of American Building Officials.
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3.Demonstrated
Knowledge of local
building code,
Housing Quality
Standards, Energy
Star specifications,
Green Building
Standards, Leadbased Paint
Abatement/
environmental
standards and
Buildings and
Safety Engineering
Department permit
requirements
MEP Construction/Detroit Geothermal in partnership with Paradise Valley Investment Group, LLC will do a thorough assessment of possible
geothermal installation viability in the neighborhood and proceed accordingly. Housing Quality Standards will be exceeded in the construction and
rehabilitation of all properties. Additional green building practices include
the reclaiming of building materials through deconstruction rather than
demolition. Deconstruction allows for the recycling of ornate architectural
detail, the minimization of environmental health hazards associated with
dust and demolition processes, and the reuse of wood, metal and other
precious natural resources. Rainwater catchment systems will be utilized
to assist residents in water conservation efforts, thereby lowering utility
bills.
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Financial Stability
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Please find financial statements and funding letters on the following
pages.
4.Demonstrated
Financial Stability
along with the
ability to obtain
private sector
pre-development
construction
financing and
leverage funding
opportunities
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Demonstrated Capacity
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5.Demonstrated
capacity,
experience
including
administrative,
technical and
operational skills,
including but not
limited to lead
remediation,
environmental
review,
construction
management
and property
management
PVIG has four primary office staff, a Chief Technical Officer with cutting
edge technical skills and highly effective management systems that bring
to our operations a superior standard of proficiency. We have built a strong
team comprised of dozens of local professionals and have scalable management systems capable of handling high volume capacity.
We will be hiring local professionals who specialize in all aspects of the
rehabilitation and construction process. Walker-Miller Energy Services is
on our team as environmental specialists. Formed in 2000, Walker-Miler
energy offers energy audits, phase one and phase two assessments and
alternative energy consulting. We are committed to working together to
create cost effective solutions that create the greatest possible energy efficiency in all retrofits and new construction.
B & A Environmental Services will provide lead, asbestos, and mold inspection. Through a rigorous testing process, B & A Environmental Services will determine what is needed to properly abate any lead, asbestos, or
mold problems present. We are proud to say that both B & A Environmental Services and Walker-Miller Energy Services have hired and continue to
hire graduates of the Detroit Workers for Environmental Justice Green Jobs
Training Program. Property Management will be provided by Wingate
Management Company, a local Detroit-based property management firm
that comes highly recommended by tenants and landlords alike.
Our proprietary “revitalizer” software was developed to track and handle
all aspects of the development process from prospecting and tracking offers to due diligence and full construction oversight. The property “revitalizer” acommodates a high volume of information in easy to handle modules, enabling maximum control over every facet of project management.
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Good Standing Letter
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Please find good standing letters on the following pages.
6.Good Standing
status relative to
current open City of
Detroit affordable
housing projects
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Exhibit A
Letters Of Support
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