Our Southeast Market

The Southeast Market is a dynamic and expanding market. The first project began in 2006, in the Florida Keys, and has since grown to a project portfolio throughout the state.

In 2019, there was a second expansion into the Georgia market. Since then, there have been two tax credit awards with the first Georgia project being Residences at Westview, a 60 unit development.

Our office is located in the historic Martin Luther King district on Edgewood Ave. in Atlanta, allowing us convenient access to all Southeast projects.

Meet Southeast's Team
Sweet Auburn Grande in Atlanta, GA

Sweet Auburn Grande
Total Development Cost: $51,440,080

Sweet Auburn Grande is an adaptive reuse within the historic heart of Atlanta. Once completed, this mixed-use development will feature 109-units of housing in Downtown Atlanta, featuring 92 affordable units and 17 market-rate units. The project will include one- and two-bedroom apartments, community amenities, ground-floor commercial space, and the restoration of the historic 229 Building. Located near Georgia State University and key MLK Jr. historical sites, it benefits from heavy foot traffic and excellent transit access, including the Atlanta Streetcar, MARTA stations, and nearby interstates. The project is a joint venture between Gorman & Company, Butler Street Community Development Corporation, and Red Rock Global.

Hamilton Hills in Atlanta, GA

Hamilton Hills
Total Development Cost: $17,472,445

Hamilton Hills is a 52-unit new-build family project located near the H.E. Holmes MARTA station. The development features one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes as well as community spaces with a playground, community garden, and outdoor gathering spaces. The location is extremely well connected to the greater Atlanta area with its proximity to H.E. Holmes Station (within a quarter mile), and it is situated right in the middle of Interstate 285 and Interstate 75/85 along Interstate 20. Hamilton Hills brings much needed new, affordable housing to the area as planned for in the HE Holmes LCI plan.

Residences at Chosewood Park in Atlanta, GA

Residences at Chosewood Park
Total Development Cost: $42,328,387

Residences at Chosewood Park will be a 107-unit mixed-use development in SE, Atlanta, GA, adjacent to the Beltline. Offering one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes, including 6 live/work units, this community will prioritize workforce housing, with 84% of units designated for families earning 50-60% of the area median income (AMI). Residents will enjoy amenities such as a community space, fitness center, computer center, and outdoor gathering areas. The site features a 6-story podium building with structured parking and skyline views, as well as a pedestrian-friendly mixed-use building with additional residential and commercial spaces. With a nearby transit hub and Beltline access, Residences at Chosewood Park will connect you to the heart of Atlanta.

Residences at Westview in Atlanta, GA

Residences at Westview
Total Development Cost: $20,400,000

Residences at Westview is a 60-unit, family project located near the West Lake MARTA Station. The development features one, two, and three bedroom apartment homes as well as community spaces with a playground, community garden, and outdoor gathering spaces. The project is extremely well connected to the greater Atlanta area with its proximity to West Lake Station (within a half mile), and it is situated right in the middle of Interstate 285 and Interstate 75/85 along Interstate 20. The project was developed, designed, constructed, and is managed by Gorman & Company, LLC. This was Gorman & Company’s first tax credit application in the state of Georgia, allowing Gorman to bring its national experience to the local area. This family-focused apartment community also features after school services provided by Catholic Charities to further support the resident families.

The Southeast Market in Detail

Our team has worked to strengthen partnerships with non-profit and government organizations, like our collaborative Innovare project in St. Petersburg, Florida with Volunteers of America Florida.

Innovare is a 51 unit development, half of the units are homeless focused and the other half are affordable.

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Joel Reed

Southeast Market President

Meet Joel

Joel Reed is based in Atlanta, GA and serves as Southeast Market President for Gorman & Company with a primary focus on Florida and Georgia projects. Joel has 20 years of experience in urban design, planning, and development. Joel’s experience ranges from senior affordable housing to luxury condominium buildings in Miami and the Florida Keys. He brings considerable knowledge and understanding of the development process given his history as a municipal planner, designer, development consultant, and developer in the private sector.

Joel holds a Master of Arts in Urban Planning and Policy and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, both from the University of Illinois, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Wheaton College. Joel is registered under the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Mira Kaufman
Development Project Manager

Mira is Development Project Manager for the Southeast Market. She works on site selection, financial modeling, and project coordination.

Mira holds a BS in Public Policy and a dual master’s in City & Regional Planning and Public Policy from Georgia Tech, where she focused her studies on affordable housing, community development, and urban policy.

Tyler Rufenacht
Development Coordinator

Tyler is Development Coordinator for the Southeast Market. He coordinates documentation and due diligence items for various developments in the Florida and Georgia Markets. Tyler came to Gorman from a non-profit where he previously worked on grant writing and fundraising.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point in Business Management.

Rachel Snethen
Director of Development Operations

Rachel oversees development & marketing along with the EB-5 Regional Center. She provides training, mentorship, quality assurance, and best practice implementation. She manages efforts between funding partners through closing, construction, and stabilization.

Rachel has an MBA & B.S. in Management & Business from Franklin University and Associate Degree in Real Estate from Madison College.

Brock Thompson
Development Project Manager

Brock is Development Project Manager for the Southeast Market. Assisting in site selection, project financials, and general project progress coordination, he brings public private partnership experience to Gorman.

Brock holds a BS in Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a master’s in City & Regional Planning from Georgia Tech, focused on real estate, affordable housing, & equity.