CREW Blue Ribbon Awards Program Book 2024

The Residences at Wash B rook Bloomfield, CT

Owner : Jasko Development, LLC Project Size : 135,344 SF/111 Units Project Team: Jasko Development, Zelman Real Estate, Konover Residential Corporation, Martin Architectural, F.A. Hesketh & Associates, Inc. The Residences at Wash B rook is a contemporary twist on an Aspen ski lodge. The project is situated on a 20-acre parcel with 5 acres developed and surrounded by 15 acres of woodlands that are permanently conserved. Condominium quality finishes and 8,000sf of amenities enhance the lifestyle of the tenants and provide an environment unlike any other in the region. Aside from the typical pool, fitness and other amenities, the property contains a shared work and conference area, fenced dog park and community gardens. These attributes have attracted a significant number of tenants from out of state and across a large demographic spectrum. Despite being situated in a park like setting, the property is in close proximity to the center of Bloomfield, West Hartford, I-91 and major employers. The property is surrounded by wetlands including vernal pools and poor soils and had a large drainage facility in the upland area. Additionally, the parcels the site consisted of had different zoning designations. Multi-family was allowed in one of the zones, but max unit and height restrictions were limiting. We designed around the wetlands, obtained permits from the local authority and put 15 of the acres into a conservation easement. The drainage facility was relocated which resulted in a 200+ foot retaining wall with a brook below as a feature. Zoning regulations were changed to allow for greater height and density, modified parking requirements as well as a zone change obtained so the entire parcel could be permitted for the use within the zone that allowed it. The building is built to very high energy standards and is all electric in the units. Porous pavement is used in many of the parking areas and significant wetlands were preserved and enhance the beauty and aesthetic of the property. This was an approximately $32,000,000 project and will generate over $800,000 in annual real property taxes. Rents achieved so far are some of the highest in the market. Demand and lease-up are very strong and demonstrate the demand and lack of supply in the upscale market.

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