We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone for one of our Emerging Developers Program participants.
Over the past several years, GMHF has had the opportunity to partner with James Crumble as he advanced his development work, providing training opportunities and early-stage financing that supported his projects as they moved forward.
Today, James’s company, 1st Class Residential Properties, is working in partnership with nonprofit affordable housing developer Trellis on the New Nicollet project, a transformational, community-rooted development bringing affordable homes, youth spaces, and neighborhood-serving amenities to Minneapolis.
The project will include approximately 119 mixed-income apartments for families and individuals with incomes at an average of less than 50% of area median income (AMI). Homes will range in size from one- to four- bedrooms and prioritize high-quality and convenient common area and unit amenities. Residents and community members will benefit from the programming, services, and retail space co-developed at the New Nicollet site with Neighborhood Development Center and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities.
“Trellis’s success comes from our strong partnerships, and we are honored to work with this experienced and talented project team on what will be a truly transformational redevelopment for the City of Minneapolis,” said Elizabeth Flannery, Trellis CEO and President. “We are excited to build upon the many years of groundwork, planning, and visioning by community members, to begin to realize the impactful change our City needs to see at Lake and Nicollet.”
James’s journey reflects the power of talent, persistence, and collaboration coming together at the right moments. He has grown into a trusted developer and partner, contributing meaningfully to the future of affordable housing in Minnesota.
Congratulations to James, Trellis, and all the partners bringing the New Nicollet project to life.
Learn more about the project.
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