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FEMA spent today in Harpswell, meeting residents who were impacted by the storms in January that devastated coastal communities.

AURORA, CO - A joint venture of Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, Koelbel and Company, Mile High Development and Urban Roots Development, Inc., today announced that Tempo Nine Mile, a new 255-unit multifamily development at the northeast corner of Parker Road and Peoria Street in Aurora, Colo., has topped off. The project is part of the 22-acre The Point at Nine Mile master plan development. “The significant milestone of topping off Tempo Nine Mile brings us one step closer to delivering...

AUSTIN, TX - Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national real estate services firm, today announced the acquisition of Griffis at Riata, a 307-unit multifamily property at 5705 Diehl Trail in Austin, Texas. Completed in 2017, the rental community spans 16.9 acres in the heart of the city’s tech district. Under Draper and Kramer ownership, the property will be rebranded DK Riata. The LEED Silver Certified community comprises 195 one-bedroom units and 112 two-bedroom units across 17...

DENVER, CO - Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national real estate services firm, today announced the acquisition of The Wright, a 203-unit new-construction multifamily property at 6465 S. Xanadu Way in Centennial, Colo., a southeast suburb of Denver. Completed in early 2023, the luxury rental community is in the Denver Tech Center submarket, one of the largest employment hubs in the metropolitan area. The property features seven three-story apartment buildings, which house a mix of 132...

CHICAGO, IL - Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, today announced that Moda at The Hill, a new 225-unit rental community at 2100 Boardman St. in St. Louis’ historic The Hill neighborhood, has reached a major milestone by surpassing the 90% leased mark in less than a year. Located just south of Interstate 44 and west of Kingshighway Boulevard, the property welcomed its first residents in July 2022. The four-story apartment building offers a mix of modern studio, one- and two-bedroom units...

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CHICAGO, IL - Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, is pleased to announce it has promoted Gordon Ziegenhagen from vice president to senior vice president. In this role, Ziegenhagen will continue leading new development opportunities for the company in Chicago, including 1649 N. Halsted, a proposed 133-unit multifamily project in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, and 330 W. Chestnut, a proposed 129-unit multifamily property in River North. He is also actively...

CHICAGO, IL - Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, today announced pre-leasing is underway for Moda at The Hill, the developer’s new 225-unit multifamily project at 2100 Boardman St. in St. Louis’ historic The Hill neighborhood. Located just south of Interstate 44 and west of Kingshighway Boulevard, the community is nearing completion and will welcome residents this summer. The four-story apartment building offers a mix of modern one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 600 to 1,200...

Posted5/4/2021 5:30 AM A new era began Monday night in St. Charles with the swearing in of Mayor Lora Vitek, four new aldermen, a new city clerk and a new treasurer. The first city council meeting for the group featured the approval of Finance Director Chris Minick as the interim city administrator to replace retiring Mark Koenen, who provided one of the many emotional farewell speeches of the night. Minicks appointment becomes effective May 15.   Vitek, who served one term as Ward 4 alderman,...

In the wake of Blue Goose Market owner Paul Lencionis win in the race for Ward 3 alderman in St. Charles, the city council next week will reconsider the ordinance preventing residents with liquor licenses from holding public office in the city.