Transforming Buildings and Neighborhoods

Since our founding in 2008, we have put more than $3 billion to work for good—investing in underserved communities and transforming buildings and neighborhoods. By tailoring financing solutions and fostering local partnerships, we are establishing the fundamental building blocks that create a foundation for families to thrive.

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“Standard Communities is committed to achieving the highest level of environmental sustainability in the affordable housing industry”
- Mike Healy, CEO, New Columbia Solar
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“Standard Communities views their purpose as their business strategy and they have a knack for crafting developments that build a better future”
- Fiona Ma, California’s 34th State Treasurer
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“Standard Communities believes that making a small investment in people’s lives, combined with decent, affordable housing, can lead to astounding results”
- Darrell Green, CEO, Darrell Green Enterprises
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“Standard Communities is the catalyst that makes communities stronger, and they are uniquely positioned to bring people, organizations and ideas together to profoundly impact the trajectory of neighborhoods”
- C.W. Early, Senior Managing Director for Affordable Housing, JLL Capital Markets
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Environmental Sustainability

We know that a sustainable approach to affordable housing isn’t just better for people, communities, and our environment—it also makes good business sense. Sustainability is one of our Core Values and we leverage our national knowledge and expertise into operational strategies that are efficient and effective in the present and ensure our buildings remain resilient in the future.

Committed to reducing energy use throughout our portfolio by at least 20% by 2030

California Benefit Corporation

Committed to reducing Green House Gas Emissions by at least 50% by 2030

Lasting Pathways

This is our approach to neighborhood revitalization – transforming housing, people, and communities.

Community Building

We constantly engage our communities in decision-making, goal setting, and collaborative place-based opportunity. We integrate our goals with those of the community and build strong partnerships to develop pathways for working families.

Education

We foster education access and opportunity for residents by creating partnerships that provide quality, affordable early education, afterschool, and adult education.

Health

We support access to quality healthcare for children, adults, and seniors across our portfolio and focus on facilitating partnerships that concentrate on social determinants of health.

Economic Mobility

We support individuals and families’ economic opportunity and upward mobility across our portfolio by strengthening partnerships with local employers and educational institutions to support income growth.