Business Details
37 Years
experience
Sustainable Real Estate Development & Affordable Housing Solutions
Founded in 1989, Jonathan Rose is a leader in sustainable real estate development, dedicated to creating Communities of Opportunity that integrate environmental, social, and economic equity. Our mission focuses on transforming urban landscapes through affordable and mixed-income housing, prioritizing transit-oriented, walkable communities that enhance residents' quality of life. With decades of experience, we combine innovative design, green building practices, and strategic partnerships to deliver award-winning projects that address systemic inequities in housing and urban planning. Our work spans acquisitions, development, property management, and owner's representation, emphasizing environmental stewardship and resident well-being.We measure success through quantifiable impacts, such as reduced carbon emissions and improved social outcomes, while maintaining competitive returns for investors. Our team of experts collaborates with local stakeholders to co-create solutions that empower residents and foster thriving, resilient neighborhoods. Recognized for excellence in sustainable development, we continue to set industry standards through initiatives like the Rose Urban Green Fund and Rose Community Capital, advancing equitable urban revitalization nationwide.
Services
Acquisitions
Development
Property Management
Owner's Representative
Environmental Impact Initiatives
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in sustainable real estate development.
- Our integrated approach combines environmental, social, and economic equity strategies.
- Award-winning projects demonstrate our commitment to innovation and quality.
- We prioritize resident well-being through green retrofits and community programming.
- Our financing expertise unlocks capital for affordable housing and urban revitalization.
What people say
Award-winning projects
Community-focused approach
Environmental leadership
Resident well-being emphasis
Decades of expertise
Services
Acquisitions
We acquire affordable and mixed-income multifamily housing in transit-oriented locations, preserving affordability while enhancing economic and environmental performance. Our disciplined investment approach leverages green solutions and social services to drive risk-adjusted returns. By mid-2017, we owned over 15,000 residential units, 88% of which remained affordable.
Development
Our award-winning development practice creates mixed-use, transit-oriented housing that balances environmental sustainability with social equity. Projects include new construction, redevelopments, and fee development services for nonprofit and public clients, integrating health clinics, schools, and community spaces to enhance resident well-being.
Property Management
Rose Community Management fosters opportunity through quality housing paired with support services in education, health, and wellness. We manage over 19,000 units nationwide, emphasizing green operations and community-building programs to improve resident outcomes and property value.
Owner's Representative
We guide cultural, health, and educational institutions from vision to completion, managing design, financing, and construction. Recent projects include Signature Theatre's new performing arts center and tenant fit-outs for schools and nonprofits, ensuring alignment with organizational missions and budgets.
Environmental Impact
Our decarbonization strategy includes electrification, renewable energy, and green retrofits that reduce operating costs and carbon emissions. We track performance metrics across 5.5 million square feet of certified green space, avoiding 17.2 million pounds of CO2 emissions annually through energy-efficient upgrades.
People
Jonathan F.P. Rose
President
Jonathan F.P. Rose leads the firm's vision for Communities of Opportunity, integrating urban planning, sustainability, and social equity. He has over 30 years of experience in affordable housing development and investment.
Jennifer K. Leber
Managing Director
Jennifer Leber oversees project management and development, bringing expertise in affordable housing finance and public-private partnerships to deliver transformative urban projects across the U.S.
Questions
What are Communities of Opportunity?
Communities of Opportunity integrate affordable housing with health, education, and environmental resources to improve resident outcomes and reduce systemic inequities.
What regions do you operate in?
We work in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest, Rocky Mountain, and West Coast regions of the United States.
How do you finance your projects?
We use Rose Community Capital for FHA/USDA loans and the Rose Urban Green Fund for green urban revitalization projects in underserved areas.
What sustainability initiatives do you implement?
We focus on electrification, renewable energy, green retrofits, and healthy building materials to reduce carbon emissions and operating costs.
How do you involve residents in development?
We use Asset-Based Community Development, co-creating solutions with residents to address local needs and empower community leadership.
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