Credit & Experience
Projects
Southtown Senior
Photo credit: Jeff Smith/ Niles Bolton Associates, Inc.
Role: Director of Development
In this role, Raven Thompson served as the project owner, overseeing each development from initial concept through construction completion and stabilization of operations. Her responsibilities included leading development teams and meetings, managing consultants and third-party vendors, overseeing overall project budgets in coordination with construction management, monitoring GC cost tracking, navigating zoning and entitlements, guiding construction to completion, supporting lease-up efforts, and ensuring all equity partner stabilization requirements were met.
Project Details:
Southtown Senior is a 143-unit senior and family apartment community covering 158,384 square feet. Units are available in one-and two-bedroom floor plans. In addition to 143 units, Southtown Senior will also feature a fitness center, community room, and business center.
Project Status: Completed & Stabilized
Project Phase: Concept & Planning, Sourcing, Predevelopment, Design, Construction, Completion & Lease Up
Location: Birmingham, AL
Project Type: Senior & Family Apartments
Buildings: 1
Size: 158,384 total sq ft, 143 Units
Start/Completion: October 2023 – April 2025
Developer: The Benoit Group, LLC
Director of Development: Raven Thompson
Architect: Niles Bolton Associates, Inc.
Total Development Cost:
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$42 million
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Financed with 4% Tax-Exempt Bonds, HOME funds, PBRA
Astoria at Crystal Lake
Photo credit: Niles Bolton Associates, Inc.
Employee Role: Director of Development
In this role, Raven Thompson served as the project owner, overseeing each development from initial concept through construction completion and stabilization of operations. Her responsibilities included leading development teams and meetings, managing consultants and third-party vendors, overseeing overall project budgets in coordination with construction management, monitoring GC cost tracking, navigating zoning and entitlements, guiding construction to completion, supporting lease-up efforts, and ensuring all equity partner stabilization requirements were met.
Project Details:
Astoria at Crystal Lake is a 165-unit senior apartment community covering 182,788 square feet. Units are available in one-and two-bedroom floor plans. In addition to 165 units, Astoria Senior will also feature spacious unit floorplans, fitness center, multipurpose community lounge, leasing office, wellness center, elevators, mailroom, large courtyard and community garden.
Project Status: Under Construction
Project Phase: Concept & Planning, Sourcing, Predevelopment, Design, Construction, Completion & Lease Up
Location: Douglasville, Ga
Project Type: Affordable / Active Adult & Senior Living
Size: 182,788 total sq ft, 165 Units
Buildings: 2
Build Type: 3-Story and 3/4 Split Level Wood Frame
Start/Completion: October 2024 – June 2026
Developer: The Benoit Group, LLC
Director of Development: Raven Thompson
Architect: Niles Bolton Associates, Inc.
Total Development Cost:
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$54 million
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Financed with 4% Tax-Exempt Bonds
Englewood Senior
Photo credit: Corcoran-Ota
Employee Role: Director of Development
In this role, Raven Thompson served as the project owner, overseeing each development from initial concept through construction completion and stabilization of operations. Her responsibilities included leading development teams and meetings, managing consultants and third-party vendors, overseeing overall project budgets in coordination with construction management, monitoring GC cost tracking, navigating zoning and entitlements, guiding construction to completion, supporting lease-up efforts, and ensuring all equity partner stabilization requirements were met.
Project Details:
Englewood Senior is a 160-unit, independent senior apartment community covering 210,678 square feet. Units are available in one-and-two bedroom floor plans. Amenities such as a centralized outdoor courtyard, computer room, fitness center/yoga, a multi-purpose community room, wellness room, arts and craft and onsite laundry. Other additional amenities include reating nooks & extra sitting rooms. Additionally, plans include over 15,000 square feet of retail space for the benefit of the building and community.
Project Status: Under Construction
Project Phase: Concept & Planning,Sourcing, Predevelopment, Design, Construction, Completion & Lease Up
Location: Atlanta, GA
Project Type: Affordable/Active Senior Living
Size: 210678 sq ft, 160 Units
Buildings: 1
Start/Completion: April 2024 - August 2026
Developer: The Benoit Group, LLC
Director of Development: Raven Thompson
Architect: Corcoran-Ota
Total Development Cost:
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​$72 million
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Financed with 4% Tax-Exempt Bonds, 100% PBRA
Hillcrest II
Photo credit: Corcoran-Ota
Employee Role: Development Manager
In this role, Raven Thompson served as 2nd lead for project owner, overseeing each development from initial concept through construction completion and stabilization of operations. Her responsibilities included leading development teams and meetings, managing consultants and third-party vendors, overseeing overall project budgets in coordination with construction management, monitoring GC cost tracking, navigating zoning and entitlements, guiding construction to completion, supporting lease-up efforts, and ensuring all equity partner stabilization requirements were met.
Hillcrest II is a 166-unit, independent senior living apartment community. Standard Amenities: In-Unit WD, Energy Star appliances, Media Room, Fitness Ctr, Computer Room, Arts & Craft, Game Room, Community Room, Community Garden & Courtyard.
Project Details:
Project Status: Completed/Stabilized
Project Phase: Concept & Planning , Sourcing, Predevelopment Design, Construction, Completion & Lease Up
Location: East Point, Ga
Project Type: Affordable/Active Senior Living
Size: 131905 sq ft, 166 units
Buildings: 1
Start/Completion: January 2022 - November 2023
Developer: The Benoit Group, LLC
Development Manager: Raven Thompson
Architect: Corcoran-Ota
Total Development Cost:
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$36 million
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Financed with 4% Tax-Exempt Bonds
EnglewooD
MULTIFAMILY
Employee Role: Development Manager
In this role, Raven Thompson served as Development Manager lead during the planning, sourcing and predevelopment phases. Additional responsibilities included DCA applications, managing consultants and third-party vendors, overseeing predevelopment budgets and navigating zoning and entitlements.
Project Details:
Englewood Multifamily is a 200-unit, mixed-income apartment community covering 247,745square feet. Units are available in one-and-two bedroom floor plans. Amenities such as a centralized outdoor courtyard, computer room, fitness center/yoga, a multi-purpose community room.
Project Status: Under Construction
Project Phase: Concept &Planning , Sourcing & Predevelopment
Location: Atlanta, GA
Project Type: Affordable /Multifamily
Size: 247745 sq ft, 200 Units
Buildings: 1
Start/Completion: April 2027
Developer: The Benoit Group, LLC
Development Manager: Raven Thompson
Architect: Corcoran-Ota
Total Development Cost:
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$87 million
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Financed with 4% Tax-Exempt Bonds, 20% PBRA
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Project Credit Notice: The projects listed above represent experience and participation roles completed by Southeast Housing Development Partners or its principal through support functions such as owner representative, financial modeling, operations planning, development project management, or strategic consulting. These listings do not imply full development ownership unless otherwise stated. All project descriptions are written in original language, and all images shown are conceptual mockups or licensed graphics, not official project renderings.