Affordable housing increasingly relies on layered financing, and projects that combine federal and local incentives demand more than conventional planning. At Second Street Flats, early coordination between design, development, and finance ensured that LIHTC and PILOT incentives worked together to support both budget and livability.  Project Overview: Urban Infill with Mixed-Use Components Second Street Flats is a 64-unit multifamily development on approximately 1.5 acres in

Images are rendered using technically accurate digital scale models, with finishes, textures, and additional imagery added utilizing A.I. rendering software. Images may not completely reflect the final result of this project. Western Heights in Knoxville is part of the Transforming Western redevelopment, a major project funded through the HUD Choice Neighborhoods Initiative , one of the federal government’s most competitive programs for transforming aging public housing into

Affordable housing development across Tennessee continues to evolve as rising construction costs, funding competition, and policy shifts reshape the multifamily landscape. For developers pursuing Low-Income Housing Tax Credit allocations and workforce housing projects, architectural strategy plays a critical role in both competitiveness and long-term performance. Our team recently attended the 2026 Tennessee Housing Conference hosted by the Tennessee Housing Development Agenc

Residential growth across North Mississippi and the greater Memphis metropolitan area continues to accelerate, particularly in DeSoto County. As demand expands for thoughtfully planned communities that integrate housing, retail, and long-term infrastructure, mixed-use master planning has become central to sustainable regional development. We are proud to be involved in the Delta Landing development in Hernando, Mississippi, a 250-acre mixed-use community that reflects this mo

Shapiro & Company is proud to be the architect for Tillman Cove, which received the Tennessee Housing Development Agency’s (TDHA) Tennessee Best Neighborhood Stabilization Award 2023 during the Tennessee Housing Conference. The Tennessee’s Best Awards honor outstanding individuals and organizations with significant contributions to affordable housing in Tennessee. Tillman Cove features apartments, townhomes, independent senior living, and retail space that will provide 238 ne