Development Management
The team at AMC has extensive experience managing the development of dozens of sites, from classic preservation of historic multifamily homes to nimble infill construction to the creative reuse of industrial properties for retail, office and maker spaces. Projects completed by the leadership of AMC range in size and type from the 120,000 square foot, mixed use Pearl Street Lofts and the development of 387 & 425 West Fountain Street, which feature restaurants, a microbrewery, wellness studios, creative and nonprofit office and twelve residential lofts. In each project AMC works closely with our client to build a development team, set and maintain schedules, work plans and budgets and provide comprehensive coordination of all aspects of the project. AMC approaches each project from an owner’s perspective; we treat our client’s projects as if they were our own.
Current projects include the redevelopment of the commercial office component of Rising Sun Mills, a two year, $2.7MM project to release and build out 80,000 square feet of office space and provide related improvements; the renovation of the former Rhode Island Glass building at 375 Washington St into two commercial / retail bays; the restoration and conversion of the historic Park View nursing home into 12 apartments, with a 19-unit building to be built next door; the renovation of a number of commercial and residential units; and more.
Recently completed redevelopments include the Bongartz Building at 763-769 Westminster St, where we create a second and third floor small office community and created larger programming areas for two existing non-profit tenants, along with full system overhauls and various site and building improvements; the Paris Building at 719 Westminster St, where we renovated two 4-bedroom apartments with complete system redesigns and greatly improved environments; Burrows Block at 741 Westminster St, where we renovated 2nd floor offices and converted a former dance hall into two beautiful apartments with tall ceilings, tons of natural light, ornate details, and expert woodworking; West Fountain Lofts, where we converted a single-occupant office into a thriving small office community next door to two great restaurants, a Planet Fitness, and 12 apartments; and a fair amount of residential and commercial renovations to bring new life to living and working environments.
Design and Community Engagement
AMC has extensive experience with creative residential and commercial reuse in an urban context. This experience allows the AMC team to conceptualize property improvements and perform some of the tasks that might be otherwise performed by an outside professional, thereby reducing costs. Where design services are required, AMC coordinates directly with clients and designers to identify opportunities and constraints efficiently. The AMC team has deep relationships within the community and across Rhode Island and has expertise in planning and design, permitting, and community engagement facilitation.