THE RENAISSANCE TEAM
The Renaissance project was completed as a joint venture with RJ Leeper, a smaller contractor we partnered with to give them the
experience needed to pursue larger-scale projects. RJ Leeper provided a Project Coordinator and Assistant Superintendent to the team.
Because The Renaissance was completed in three phases, two different teams were assembled to oversee this project.
OVERVIEW
The Renaissance community in Charlotte, NC, began as an effort
to redevelop the former Boulevard Homes and provide safe,
decent housing while offering residents both educational
opportunities and professional resources. It provides 224 units
of multi-family housing in a mix of townhomes and apartments.
A senior-focused building called The Retreat provides 110
additional one-bedroom, affordable apartments for the elderly.
Laundry facilities, computer rooms and libraries are available in
several areas throughout the building. The first floor of the
building is used as a “clubhouse” area, which includes a game
room, common kitchen, exercise room and several offices.
The development also features a new two-story community
center with classrooms, office space, meeting rooms, an outdoor
swimming pool and a lounge with a large, two-story window.
contact@weavercooke.com
336.378.7900
8401 Key Boulevard Greensboro, NC
THE RENAISSANCE
IMPACT
The three phases of The Renaissance were part of the
redevelopment of an area of Charlotte that had one of the lowest
household incomes and highest crime rates in the city.
Laurel Street Residential submitted a plan to revitalize the area
by creating a mixed-income development with a charter school
and large community center. The neighborhood includes
hundreds of affordable units to help with the on-going affordable
housing crisis, as well as subsidized units offered to former
residents, and some units reserved for seniors.
This was WEAVERCOOKE’s first project with affordable housing
developer Laurel Street, marking the beginning of a fruitful
relationship that has since resulted in several projects.
Danny Ferguson
Superintenent
David Ferguson
Assistant
Superintenent
Bobby Ferguson
Assistant
Superintendent
Seth Furr
Assistant Project
Manager
Robert Jolly
Project Executive