178 apartments in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

Start with an underutilized eight-story former factory building, a magnificient but decaying remnant of Haverhill's once- thriving shoe industry.

Realize that the City of Haverhill's new zoning overlay district for downtown, coupled with early signs of Haverhill's revitalization, provides an opportunity to undertake the first large-scale historic rehabilitation in Haverhill. Acquire surrounding parcels, including the neighboring eight-story masonry building, in order to engineer this transformation of an entire city block.

Maintain both building's historic integrity by enhancing their unique architectural features and showcasing those features in the common areas and apartment homes. Devise over 40 unique floorplans in order to respect the structure's pasts and fit their footprints.

Achieve rapid lease up and immediate market acceptance by combining the distinctive architecture of a bygone era with modern comfort, convenience, and design. Through this success, serve as a catalyst for the further downtown adaptive reuse by local and national developers. Receive regional and national awards for Best Rental Community, Best Affordable Community and Best Adaptive Reuse.