News
August 2010
RURAL DEVELOPMENT HONORS SITE MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Apartment Manager builds a community within a community
Media is invited to join USDA Rural Development, Mayor and officials from Congressman Simpson’s Twin Falls District Office in recognizing Troy Hurd as Rural Development’s Site Manager of the Year for Family-Designated Housing. Hurd will be honored for his commitment to improving the quality of life for apartment residents on Tuesday,, August 31, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Evergreen Village located at 2150 Main Street, Gooding, Idaho.
Responsible for both managing and the maintenance of the complex, Hurd not only improved the buildings during a recent rehabilitation of the apartment complex, but also improved the lives of the residents by building a community within the complex. He implemented policies and improved playground and picnic areas which encouraged tenants spending time in the common areas of the grounds, resulting in many of the neighbors becoming friends.
What: Presentation and reception
When: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 11:00 a.m.
Where: Evergreen Village Apartments, 2150 Main Street,Gooding, Idaho.
USDA Rural Development’s mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for rural residents. Rural Development fosters growth in homeownership, finances business development, and supports creation of critical community and technology infrastructure. Further information on rural programs is available at a local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting USDA’s web site at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov.
July 2010
TOMLINSON & ASSOCIATES WINS BOISE BUILDING EXCELLENCE AWARD
The City of Boise honored Tomlinson & Associates for voluntarily increasing accessibility during the remodel of the 40 unit Riverview Homes on Leadville. The kitchens and bathrooms of 38 units were made “adaptable” per the Americans with Disabilities Act, two units were made fully accessible and ramps and handicapped parking were added. This remodel helped keep 40 units of affordable housing available to those who need it.
“The business owners and construction professionals honored today deserve recognition for doing the right thing to protect the public,” Planning and Development Services Department Director Bruce Chatterton Said. “These folks are the unseen heroes of building safety, investing thousands of dollars on projects that no one sees but which make all of us safer and improve the quality of our lives. Businesses like these help make Boise the most livable city in the county.”
The rehabilitation was supervised by JRG Construction LLC & Boise Housing Corporation owns Riverview homes. The property is managed by Tomlinson & Associates, Inc. For information on this property call (208)343-6438.
May 2010
RIVERVIEW HOMES REMODEL IS ALMOST COMPLETE
Currently Riverview Homes is under construction. It is being updated with new kitchen cabinets, refrigerators, stoves, carpets and there have been added patios or balconies. The landscaping has been brightened up and a playground was added. Riverview Homes will be completed by June.
The rehabilitation was supervised by JRG Construction LLC & Boise Housing Corporation owns Riverview homes. The property is managed by Tomlinson & Associates, Inc. For information on this property call (208)343-6438.
GALWAY A WELCOMED COMMUNITY
Galway is now under management of Tomlinson & Associates, Inc. The property formerly known as Claremont located in Nampa, Id was purchased by Boise Housing Corporation in May. Galway, a Tax Credit community, will start a rehabilitation project soon supervised by JRG Construction. For information on this property call (208)343-6438.
April 2010
SUMMERHILL APARTMENTS WINS GRANT
The LEED for Homes Affordable Housing Grant Program announced to Summerhill Apartments, located at 965 Hoopes Ave. in Idaho Falls, ID that it has received a grant award in the amount of $5,000.
It is USGBC’s goal for families to benefit from green built environments regardless of income, race, or any other social factor, and we are committed to integrating social equity into our work. The USGBC Affordable Housing Initiative, funded in part by a grant from The Home Depot Foundation, helps to achieve this goal by promoting green affordable housing. The Affordable Housing Initiative includes the LEED for Homes Grants Program, an annual Affordable Housing Summit, and various advocacy and public policy initiatives.
Information regarding Summerhill, including a tour of the property, is available by stopping by the on-site office at 965 Hoopes Ave., Id or by calling 208-227-0584.
February 2010
SUMMERHILL: PLATINIUM GREEN PROPERTY OPENING IN JUNE
Construction began on Summerhill in Idaho Falls. This family property will be upon completion, Idaho’s “First Platinum Green” property. Summerhill is planning on opening in June.
The Summerhill development is a higher quality built project by Thomas Development and is managed by Tomlinson & Associates, Inc.
Information regarding Summerhill, including a tour of the property, is available by stopping by the on-site office at 1085 Hoopes Ave., Id or by calling 208-227-0584.
January 2010
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES COME ON BOARD
On January 1st, Neighborhood Housing Services properties are now under management of Tomlinson and Associates.
There are five properties that made up Neighborhood Housing Servings that included: Lakewood, Gateway, Davis Park, Northwest Pointe, and Stewart. These are affordable housing properties with 286 units.
If you would like information on property management services please contact 208-343-6438.
August 2009
PRESTON VISTA & SODA SPRINGS VISTA APARTMENTS COME ON BOARD
Tomlinson & Associates welcomed two beautiful properties in rural Eastern Idaho. These properties are small 36 units each but offer four bedroom townhomes. Preston Vista is located in the pop culture town of Preston near the Utah boarder & Soda Springs Vista is located not too far from Preston in Soda Springs, Idaho.
For information on Preston Vista call (208)852-3260 & Soda Springs Vista (208)547-4592.
June 2009
CARDONA SENIOR APARTMENTS RECEIVES AN AWARD
Cardona Senior Apartments was awarded from the City of Pocatello-Beautification Committee an award for the Most Beautiful New Property on Friday, June 6th.
The Cardona development is a higher quality built project by Thomas Development and is managed by Tomlinson & Associates, Inc.
Information regarding Cardona, including a tour of the property, is available by stopping by the on-site office at 4846 Hawthorne Rd, Chubbuck, Id or by calling 208-238-5780.
May 2009
CARDONA SENIOR APARTMENTS OPEN IN CHUBBUCK (POCATELLO AREA) IDAHO
Contractors completed all but landscape work at the 48 unit Cardona Senior housing development in Chubbuck recently. A dozen residents moved in the 1st wave and started enjoying the amenities of this affordable housing project. Applications are now being taken for the remainder of the units.
Cardona is another high quality project developed by Thomas Development of Boise, Idaho. This property was designed and built to the United States Green Building Council LEED for Homes standards, insuring energy efficiency, preservation of resources, sustainability and interior livability and air quality. Thomas Development expects to receive a LEED Silver Certification.
Information regarding Cardona, including a tour of the property, is available by stopping by the on-site office at 4846 Hawthorne Rd, Chubbuck, Id or by calling 208-238-5780.
CONSTRUCTION STARTED THIS MONTH ON THE “RECYCLING" OF THE RIDGEVIEW APARTMENTS IN ST. MARIES, IDAHO.
Ridgeview, a 34 unit development was built in the late 1970’s, to provide housing for lower income families in Benawah County. Boise Housing Corporation and Idahocorp Financial Services, a division of Idaho Power Company, recently formed a new company to purchase and renovate this important housing resource.
Tomlinson and Associates, as developer, and JRG Construction, contractor, will carry out plans to replace roofing, windows, doors, siding, decks and playground throughout the summer. Extensive site work, including replacing all walkways and many retaining walks on the hillside site is also planned.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING TAKEN FOR RESIDECY IN THE ROSSLARE SENIOR PROJECT IN IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO.
Interior construction is nearly complete, and winter delayed site work. Work is estimated to be finished in early June.
Call 208-277-0584 to get an application. An on-site office and building tour will be available soon.
OAKLAWN APARTMENTS CHANGES NAME AND IMAGE
Oaklawn Apartments, Boise, Idaho, has been renamed by its new owners, a company with Boise Housing Corporation and Idahocorp Financial Services as members.
Apple Pointe was chosen as the new name and 25 apple trees were planted along the perimeter of the site to set the theme.
Work recently started on a complete refurbishing of all six buildings. Each apartment will receive new air conditioning, replacement energy efficient windows, new entry and storm doors, the addition of a dishwasher and new kitchen and bathroom cabinets. All new roofing, new vinyl siding, a new playground, new patios and extensive landscape changes are also planned. Work is well under way and should be complete by early fall.
