Sherman Associates

Sherman Associates is excited to announce Meredyth Skemp has joined our team as a Developer! She is responsible for the development of affordable and market-rate multifamily projects in Minnesota, Iowa, and Colorado. Skemp has deep expertise in public policy, multifamily development, and construction technology and the ability to optimize the building process with innovative construction techniques that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. She brings over 20 years of experience in affordable housing development in the non-profit housing sector in both the Twin Cities and the San Francisco Bay Area. Skemp is an active member of ULI Minnesota as the Vice Chair of the NEXT Steering Committee and a member of the Sponsorship Committee. Welcome Meredyth!

Sherman Associates welcomes Mother Dough Bakery, its new commercial tenant in Minneapolis! This is the third location opened by the bakery and cafe run by award-winning restaurateur, David Fhima. Mother Dough is located at The Vicinity, Sherman's mixed-use development consisting of 122 residences and 7,400 SF of commercial space, and will serve as a unique amenity to residents living at The Vicinity as well as neighbors, working professionals, and visitors in the Mill District neighborhood. Mother Dough is next door to La Madre, the Mexican restaurant that opened just weeks ago at The Vicinity. Together, these restaurants along with others are driving the transformation of the Mill District into a premier dining destination. Visit Mother Dough: https://lnkd.in/guV2pDZG

Earlier this month, Sherman Associates team members volunteered at the 2024 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project hosted by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity at The Heights in St. Paul. The Carter Work Project launched Twin Cities Habitat’s construction at The Heights, the major redevelopment of the 112-acre former Hillcrest Golf Course. Sherman is the lead housing developer at The Heights, in partnership with Twin Cities Habitat and JO Companies, which aim to deliver more than $400 million in new housing.   TCH, JO, and Sherman are developing 1,000 new homes that will be a unique mix of housing for St. Paul's East Side community. Housing for all ages and all incomes will be available in a mixed-use, mixed-income, brand-new neighborhood. Learn more about The Heights: https://lnkd.in/gjB-FSMF

Sherman Associates attended the MADACS Awards hosted by the Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA), representing multi-housing achievement in design, advertising & community support. The MADACS Awards recognize owners and associates who have made significant contributions to multi-housing marketing and management through exemplary achievements.    Our nominees across 15 categories are a testament to the outstanding talent, dedication, and commitment of our team members. Their achievements have made a positive impact within our company, our communities, and the multi-housing industry.   Sherman recognizes these individuals and teams as leaders. They take our mission and vision to heart and lead with our shared values of respect, integrity, client focus, and shared growth. We are incredibly proud of their achievements, and they deserve this tremendous recognition among the best of the best in our industry. View the nominees here: https://lnkd.in/gzHpmJrR

Twin Cities Business recognizes Paula Beck, Executive Vice President & General Counsel at Sherman Associates as 2024 Notable General Counsel! The Notable series from Twin Cities Business features best-in-class executives across a range of industries in Minnesota. Known for navigating complex legal frameworks in transformative development projects like Groove Lofts and Landmark Tower, Beck's leadership also shines through her dedication to mentoring and fostering diversity in the legal profession. Her work exemplifies the power of combining legal excellence with a deep commitment to equity and inclusivity. Read Beck's profile in Twin Cities Business: https://lnkd.in/gHWsnFc9

Sherman Associates congratulates its leaders, Allison Shaw, Regional Director of Property Operations, and Brittany Cooper, Regional Property Manager, for launching their newly founded Iowa chapter as part of the Women's Affordable Housing Network (WAHN) at the Housing Iowa Conference hosted by Iowa Finance Authority!

Sherman Associates welcomes La Madre, its new commercial tenant in Minneapolis! La Madre is a Mexican restaurant and bar with a menu ranging from traditional street food to exotic seafood, that provides an elevated dining experience to the Mill District. La Madre is located at The Vicinity, Sherman's mixed-use development consisting of 122 residences and 7,400 SF of commercial space, and will serve as a unique amenity to residents living at The Vicinity as well as residents and working professionals in the Mill District neighborhood. Sherman has a reputable multifamily portfolio in the Mill District that supports its commercial tenants like La Madre with a substantial customer base including Encore, East End, Ladder 260, and O2, as well as Sherman’s corporate headquarters in the J.I. Case Building. 

Sherman Associates announced 330 new apartment homes in the Mill District neighborhood of Minneapolis at a grand opening event last week with Mayor Jacob Frey, Councilmember Michael Rainville for Ward 3, the City of Minneapolis, and development partners. Sherman's $161 million, multi-phase development delivers a reimagined city block to Minneapolis with affordable and market-rate housing along with commercial space and a new government building provided by Ladder 260 Apartments, O2 Luxury Tower, and Minneapolis Fire Station 1. Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/gQEcNuCC Rebecca Parrell, Kraus-Anderson, Pete Diessner, ESG | Architecture & Design, Robert Loken, AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust, RBC Capital Markets, Ross Kaufman, Almanac Realty Investors, American National Bank, Isaac Graham, Associated Bank, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Faegre Drinker, Fannie Mae, FNBO, Guaranty Commercial Title, Inc., Wendy Ethen, Hennepin County, JLL, Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities, mpls downtown council, Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, Minnesota Housing, National Bank of Commerce (WI/MN), Marty Olson, Old National Bank, WhiteStar Advisors, LLC, Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., George Sherman, Chris Sherman, Carole Mette, Chara Frazier, Fayidatt Odoffin, Valerie Doleman, Ben Kepple

Sherman Associates is honored to have two leaders speaking at the HousingIowa Conference next week hosted by Iowa Finance Authority! Allison Shaw, Regional Director of Property Operations, will host an informational session on the newly formed chapter, Iowa Women's Affordable Housing Network. WAHN is the only national nonprofit organization that focuses on promoting women’s empowerment and workplace equity for all individuals in the affordable housing industry. Rochelle Rea, Regional Director of Compliance, will share strategies for attracting and retaining top employees in the housing industry including how to build a strong workforce and keep team members engaged. Register or learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g8xhrFvZ

Sherman Associates is beyond excited to announce the pre-lease launch of Groove Lofts at Northstar Center! Groove Lofts is a unique 1960’s office-to-residential conversion delivering 216 modern apartments this October in a public-private partnership with the City of Minneapolis. Located in the core of downtown Minneapolis, residents will be perfectly connected to the city’s downtown energy with a seamless, four-way connection point to the Skyway system. Groove Lofts is part of the vision for the greater Northstar Center redevelopment project that was not just to revitalize the building, but to catalyze a broader transformation within downtown Minneapolis. We are grateful to our partners in this project: Polaris Developments Group, Taconic Capital Advisors, Northstar Center Minneapolis, Wilson Street Hotel Group, and Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown. Read the Case Study here: https://lnkd.in/gJ5ZX3ZY