Scott Choppin: Workforce Housing and Urban Townhouses
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Scott Choppin is the founder of Urban Pacific Group. With 35 years of development experience, Scott oversees the fundraising, strategic planning, and site acquisition process for UPG.
On this episode, we discuss:
- What an Urban Townhouse is
- How Scott is executing on his strategy
- Why Scott is long California
- The future of Urban Pacific Group
The Birth of Urban Townhouse (00:00 - 07:42)
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 00:25 - Shifting Away from Podium-style Buildings
- 02:51 - First UTH Project in Downtown Long Beach
- 06:10 - Validation Through Rental Demand
Evolution and Efficiency (07:42 - 14:05)
- 07:42 - Evolution of UTH
- 08:22 - Efficiency in Design
- 10:50 - UTH Floor Plan
- 12:19 - Target Demographic
Cost-Effective Design and Collaboration with Cities (14:05 - 32:22)
- 14:05 - Emphasis on Cost Effectiveness
- 16:28 - Unit Size Perception
- 18:50 - Ideal Site Characteristics
Chapter 4: Affordable Housing Strategies, Construction, and Fund Structure (32:22 - End)
- 32:22 - Negotiating Affordable Housing Incentives with Cities and Collaborating with Cities on Grants and Subsidies
- 38:11 - Transitioning to In-House Construction Management and Building Expertise
- 42:31 - Establishing and Scaling the UPF
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