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 Baltimore: Johnston Square
Mi Casa is carrying out this multi-phase project in collaboration with the City of Baltimore. The aim is to revitalize and stabilize this very-low income, primarily African American neighborhood in East Baltimore. Phase I - turnkey rehabilitation of 10 Baltimore Housing Authority rental properties – is complete and fully occupied; Phase II - rehabilitation of 12 historic row houses - is underway; Phase III will consist of construction of 18 single-family on Preston and Homewood Streets.
Ivy City, NE: Home Again Program
Mi Casa has completed construction on Phase I of this neighborhood-wide revitalization initiative, being spearheaded by the DC Department of Housing and Community Development. The eight renovated one and two bedroom condominiums, including one ADA fully accessible unit, feature green components such as green roofs and highly energy efficient systems. Mi Casa has launched Phase II – construction of seven 3, 4 and 5 bedroom single-family homes. Other nonprofit developers partnering in the initiative are Manna Inc and Habitat for Humanity.
 Pleasant Park, NE including 6220-6240 Clay St; 6221-6243 Clay St; 6220-6242 Banks Pl; 221-243 63rd St; and 301-323 63rd St (60 units)
This tenant purchase project in northeast DC is a housing complex composed of 60 two- bedroom townhouses situated around a series of courtyards. With Mi Casa’s assistance and a DHCD loan, the tenants purchased and developed their homes as a limited equity cooperative. The buildings need moderate renovation. Mi Casa is working with the coop and DC Department of the Environment to complete a green weatherization of the complex.
 Quest Cooperative/1428 Euclid St., NW (26 Units)
The residents of this Columbia Heights building are all low-income and primarily Latino. The building is fully occupied and designated as long-term affordable housing. Mi Casa began working with the tenants association in spring 2003 as development consultant. With Mi Casa’s assistance and a loan from DHCD, tenants purchased the building and formed a limited equity cooperative. Mi Casa helped the coop complete a full rehabilitation, which included energy efficient heating and cooling systems, Energy Star appliances, new storage, and community space
 Kara House Cooperative/1498 Spring Pl., NW (13 units)
Tenants of this building in Columbia Heights signed a purchase agreement and began working with Mi Casa in December 2004. The tenant association formed a limited equity cooperative and acquired the building in October 2005. Mi Casa is working with them to complete renovation plans, secure construction financing, and develop their financial and management skills.
 Crestwood Cooperative/1630 Irving St., NW (22 units)
The residents of this building located in the heart of Mt. Pleasant are primarily Latino and elderly. With Mi Casa’s assistance, they completed organizational trainings, approved a development plan, and acquired the building in October 2005. Mi Casa helped them form a limited equity coop committed to keeping the building affordable. As part of the renovation process, Mi Casa helped the new owners obtain a grant for building upgrades that include window replacement, lead encapsulation, painting, and kitchen renovations.
 Ailanthus Cooperative/1468 Harvard St., NW (9 units)
The tenants, mostly long-time residents of Columbia Heights, purchased their building in November 2007 with a bridge loan from Enterprise Community Partners. Established as limited equity coop, their goal is to ensure their building remains affordable for many years to come. They are securing permanent financing from DHCD and beginning the architect selection process
 Unity Cooperative/21–25 Kennedy St., NW (54 units)
Renovation is complete on one of the two buildings that make up this complex. At 21 Kennedy, 22 affordable units with green and energy efficient features are now for sale. The complex was purchased by tenants -- mainly African Americans and Caribbean, Latino and African immigrants -- in August 2006.
 5610 Colorado Ave. NW (36 units)
This Art Deco building is located in the rapidly gentrifying Brightwood Park neighborhood. Most tenants are small families and long-time residents. With Mi Casa’s assistance, the Association purchased the building and formed a limited equity cooperative in 2006. Mi Casa continues to work with the coop as a development consultant, helping the new owners to complete architectural plans for the renovation and applications for construction funds.
 Claiborne Cooperative/3033 16th St, NW (92 units)
The Claiborne residents purchased their building in April 2007 with a bridge loan and formed the Claiborne Cooperative Association. Mi Casa helped the coop secure DHCD financing for permanent acquisition and construction, and is now helping with renovation plans. After renovation, some units will convert to affordable condos and some will remain as a limited-equity cooperative, ensuring there will be no displacement of current residents, many who are very-low income, elderly and long-time Columbia Heights residents.
 Peabody Cooperative/1333 Peabody St., NW (15 units)
The residents of this building in Brightwood purchased their building with a loan from DHCD in March 2007. They formed the Peabody Cooperative and plan to develop their building to ensure long-term affordability. Mi Casa is working with the coop in the renovation process, including selecting an architect, completing plans and specifications, securing permits, and obtaining construction financing
Champlain Cooperative/2201-2207 Champlain St., NW (28 units)
The Champlain Cooperative is a successful limited-equity cooperative that has been receiving place-based Section 8 assistance for almost 20 years. Mi Casa is working as development consultant to help the secure construction financing for and oversee the process of renovation.
 Lamont and Georgia Avenue Rental Project
(70 units)
In partnership with the Neighborhood Development Company, Mi Casa is completing the design-development phase of this new construction located along the Georgia Avenue corridor in northwest DC: 70 units of low-income rental housing with first floor retail. For this project, Mi Casa received a Neighborhood Investment Fund pre-development grant through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and LISC, and a DHCD pre-development loan.
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