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Kansas City, MO – Rosemann & Associates, P.C., celebrates the groundbreaking of Historic Northeast Lofts, a redevelopment project where we are proud to serve as the Architect of Record.

A block of empty buildings in the Historic Northeast is primed for a development upgrade. This project includes a public market and 395 new apartment homes, with 83% designated as affordable housing, along with exciting community amenities and sustainable energy improvements to the 22-acre former Hardesty Federal Complex.

Highlights:
• Restoration of the 12-story Hardesty Building
• 395 studio–3BR units (floors 2–12)
• Child care, co-working space, and community gym
• 30,000 SF wellness center + neighborhood retail
• Greenspace, restaurants
• Commissary kitchen for food wholesalers
• Solar panels & geothermal energy systems

A development of this scale comes to life through strong partnerships. We’re proud to work alongside a talented project team:

Owner | Arnold Development Group
Architect of Record | Rosemann & Associates, P.C.
General Contractor | Crossland Construction Company, Inc.
Structural Engineer | Bob D. Campbell & Co.
Civil Engineer | Taliaferro & Browne, Inc.
Lighting Consultant | Tillotson Design Associates
MEP | Staengl Engineering
Design Architect | Jeffery M. White Architect DPC
Interior Architect | Slattery Design + Architecture
Façade Architect | Hermanos Design
Landscape Architect | Stantec
Interior Design | KTGY

This milestone marks years of planning and collaboration to bring meaningful housing and to the Historic Northeast.

St. Louis, MO – Rosemann & Associates, P.C., was happy to take part in the 12th Annual Rocking a Stocking Design Contest & Toy Drive on December 4, 2025, at Working Spaces in St. Louis. Co-hosted by Working Spaces and Kimball International and benefiting SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, the event brought the design community together for a great cause that supports local children and families during the holidays.  Guests at the holiday event enjoyed about 30 of the functional hanging stockings which will be going to the hospital for the kids to enjoy with their families this holiday season.

Under the lead of Ashley Hicks, Rosemann’s St. Louis team crafted the stocking entry for this year’s friendly competition. This year the team came up with “Christmas Cat,” the Derpy tiger from K-pop demon hunters! We wanted to base our stocking off something that the kids would really enjoy and connect with and no pop culture icon is bigger right now than Huntrx, the Saja Boys and their feline companion. While in the movie, Derpy Tiger delivers letters from Jinu to Rumi with its portal powers, our cat will teleport letters from the children directly to the North Pole and to Santa Claws. For Derpy Tiger’s bird friend Sussie the clever magpie, we have made a twist on the classic Peanuts character Woodstock (with three eyes) for the older kids to recognize a familiar face.

The cat’s head is a base of matte board, and the best way skin this cat, was with felt. The eyes are a Christmas ornament cut in half with electrical tape for the pupils. The eyes also light up Golden- “gotta be golden, they’re born to be glowin.”  Tongue is glittery sandpaper texture foam much  like a real cat, the cat will take letters in its mouth for safe keeping. The patterns on the stocking are inspired by the patterns from the film. No potted plants were harmed in the making of our stocking.

Congrats to the winners:

• 1st Place & People’s Choice: Grace Architects – Santa’s Workshop
• 2nd Place: Lawrence Group – Lego Stocking
• Patient Choice: ODA Studios – Wild Robot

Special thanks to Anberlin for sharing her inspiring story and dreams of becoming a patient care specialist.

A sincere thank-you to our St. Louis team—Ashley Hicks, Zachary Mette, Kearston Breaux, Spencer Reed, Katie Mueller, Justin Powell, Brad Rohman, and Jarrett Cooper for your creativity, generosity, and holiday spirit for another well made stocking.

St. Louis, MO – We are happy to highlight Patty Bommarito’s 10^th work anniversary. As our Marketing Coordinator and Executive Assistant to Vice President Jarrett Cooper, she combines her strong administrative skills with creative marketing prowess.

Patty supports daily office functions, crafts engaging marketing and brand content, designs impactful proposals, and ensures exceptional service for clients, guests, and employees.

Patty’s career began at Boeing, where she worked as a legal assistant for three years. She then moved to the St. Louis Association of REALTORS® in roles as Human Resources Coordinator/Benefits Administrator, Assistant to the CEO, and Vice President of Education and Contracts & Forms. There, she orchestrated high-profile events, managed HR functions, served as a liaison to the Board of Directors, implemented continuing education courses, hired instructors, and updated all contracts and forms. She has also spent several years in sales as a REALTOR.

Outside the office, Patty loves socializing with friends, soaking up gym and beach life, and sharing her passion for music as a vocalist and musician in St. Louis bands.

Congratulations, Patty, on this milestone!

Chicago, IL – Last evening at the Theater on the Lake in Chicago, IL, the Edison Avenue Art Lofts in Granite City, IL, and its developer, Rise Community Development, were honored with the Landmarks Illinois 2025 Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse. The event honored outstanding achievements in preserving, restoring, and revitalizing historic sites across Illinois. Guests enjoyed a sit-down awards ceremony and cocktail reception.

The transformation of the iconic historic YMCA building into Edison Avenue Art Lofts an affordable housing development and arts hub has enabled it to continue to deliver many of the Y’s same functions within the community by establishing new housing choices to its residents, enhancing the arts and community through artists-in-residence and creative studio space, and once again filling the center of Granite City with the vibrancy of occupation and the creative arts. The city embraces the Y’s restoration as part of its extensive economic development action plan to revitalize downtown.

The original Gothic revival structure at 2001 Edison Avenue was erected in 1924-26 for the YMCA, founded in 1916. It served as a hub of community activity until 2004, when the Y moved to a new location. Although the building sat mostly vacant for 14 years, intriguingly, it temporarily served as a haunted house and a movie set. It was also rented as a training ground for law enforcement and other purposes. In September 2017, the building was proudly added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Edison Avenue Art Lofts not only offers residents a comfortable place to live but also a strong community with a deep connection to the arts. Residency is geared towards the arts, with a few units set aside for veterans. These units are fully ADA accessible. The apartments span in size from 500 to 991 square feet. Tenants must meet set income requirements to qualify.

The Madison County Housing Authority committed Project-Based Housing Choice Vouchers for 10 apartments, two of which are reserved for veterans and six for individuals utilizing the Statewide Referral Network. A range of custom services to the residents includes financial literacy, employment assistance, and art therapy.

One of the most striking design elements of the building is the well-preserved terracotta tile highlighting its decorative entrances along 20^th and Edison streets. The terracotta tile that crowns the tops of the brick parapets has been cleaned and repaired to bring out original luster of the building’s gothic style. The grand canopy at the East main street entrance is preserved to its original historic configuration of the metal work framing and crenellation on top. Green accent tile is embedded through-out the brick façade in different patterns with the iconic YMCA inverted triangle.

Rosemann intended to passionately preserve the building’s historic elements, while purposefully transforming the 48,000-square-foot structure into 37 affordable one- and two-bedroom loft-style apartments and an arts hub, along with 5,000 square feet of commercial space, 6,000 square feet of common area, and a full list of attractive amenities. The main lobby, where Y-users checked in, retains its original desk and open monumental stairs.

Rosemann’s Project Manager Nancy Rodney commented, “This historic renovation was a pleasure to design. We were delighted to have joined forces with Rise Community Development and so many others to work towards our collective goal and vision to increase affordable housing in Granite City. This project helps bring economic development and strength back to the city’s center.”

The remaining space is repurposed as a gallery to highlight resident art, with an adjacent community performance space. Additional amenity highlights are formal lobby and gallery, Energy Star / Sustainable Design apartments with high efficiency furnaces and appliances, dedicated bike racks, universal design & ADA units, community laundry facility, galleries, art studio & performing arts space, Wi-Fi access, fitness room., computer lab, storage, on-site management and maintenance, and a large studio area that is available for arts programing and other community benefit.

Congratulations to Jack Young on his outstanding performance at the 2025 Garmin Kansas City Marathon, where he earned 1st place overall in the Half Marathon event!

Competing against nearly 4,000 runners, Jack crossed the finish line with an impressive time of 1:13:04, maintaining an average pace of 5:35 per mile. Among male competitors, he placed 1st out of 2,028 — a remarkable achievement that reflects his dedication.

The Garmin Kansas City Marathon, recognized by RaceRaves as the Best Marathon in Missouri and named one of “The BibRave 100: Best Races in America,” is one of the city’s most anticipated annual events. The race takes runners through Kansas City’s most iconic neighborhoods and landmarks, including the World War I Museum & Memorial, Country Club Plaza, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Westport, 18th & Vine, and more. Jack’s performance exemplifies the determination and drive that we celebrate at Rosemann — both on and off the course.

Kansas City, MO – Greenwood Senior Apartments is where the past and future meet. Built on the site of the old Greenwood Elementary School—where kids learned and played from 1906 to 1997—this new community gives 6.2 acres a fresh chapter. The school may be gone, but the historic retaining wall still stands tall, keeping the memories alive while welcoming Kansas City seniors to a sustainable, promising future.

Blending Tradition with Modern Design

The three-story, L-shaped building at 2700 Cleveland Avenue reflects the architectural spirit of the elementary school it replaced. Its façade, facing East 27th Street, features red brick, bump-out paneling, and stone cap parapets, recalling the historic character of the site. Rear access and parking connect seamlessly with Cleveland Avenue.

Thoughtful Spaces for Community Living

The first-floor main entry greets residents with a welcoming leasing office, seating areas, a mail kiosk, and a spacious community room. Outfitted with a full kitchenette, the community room also extends to a three-season space where residents can enjoy fresh air year-round.

A striking two-story staircase leads to additional gathering spaces:

• Second Floor: A computer room and sitting area for quiet connection.
• Third Floor: A cards-and-crafts room, hosting activities that bring residents together throughout the year.

Comfortable, Functional Living Spaces

With 49 total units, Greenwood Senior Apartments provides both one- and two-bedroom layouts tailored for seniors’ comfort and accessibility:

• Type A Units: Two-bedroom layouts with a stacked washer/dryer, breakfast nook/bar, full bath with shower, generous storage, and a walk-in master closet.
• Type B Units: C-shaped kitchens with breakfast bar, full bath with accessible tub, and an enclosed washer/dryer within the main closet.

Homes range from 614 SF (1-bedroom) to 846 SF (2-bedroom), with a total mix of 17 one-bedroom and 32 two-bedroom residences.

Accessibility & Parking

The property provides 57 parking spaces, including 3 ADA-accessible spaces, ensuring residents and guests have convenient access.

Project Details

• Project Type: Senior Living, Mixed Income
• Completion: 2025
• Size: 49,651 SF | Type V-A Wood Construction
• Total Units: 49 (17 one-bedroom, 32 two-bedroom)
• Parking: 57 spaces (3 ADA-accessible)

Project Team

• Owner: Greenwood 2021, LP
• Architect & Structural Engineer: Rosemann & Associates, P.C.
• Contractor: MHP Construction Services
• MEP Engineer: Engenuity, LLC
• Civil Engineer: McClure
• Building Official: Alscott, Inc.

Greenwood Senior Apartments is a wonderful revitalization of a historic site, designed to enrich the lives of its residents and preserve the spirit of the community for generations to come.

On October 3, 2025, community leaders, partners, neighborhood residents, and more gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Crescendo, a new affordable housing development bringing 39 much-needed apartments to Kansas City’s Wendell Phillips neighborhood.  Mayor Quinton Lucas spoke, and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver was in attendance.

Designed by Rosemann & Associates, P.C., the project is the result of a strong collaboration between Brinshore Development, the Urban Neighborhood Initiative (UNI), and BCM, LLC as general contractor.

Expanding Affordable Housing Options

The Crescendo development will feature 10 town-home-style, three-story buildings, transforming what is currently a wooded lot along Highland Avenue between 24th and 25th streets. The site includes one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with spacious floor plans ranging from 830 to 1,665 square feet, and a community center and offices to support residents.

The homes are designed to serve households earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income (AMI), making them an important addition to Kansas City’s ongoing efforts to provide safe, quality housing for families of all sizes.

A History of Impact

Brinshore Development, in partnership with UNI, has a strong track record of revitalizing Kansas City neighborhoods. Previous efforts include the Paseo Gateway initiative, which added about 300 affordable apartments near The Paseo and Independence Avenue, as well as a 62-unit development at the Samuel D. Rodgers Health Center.

Now, Crescendo continues to create new, affordable communities.

“We’re pleased to celebrate this groundbreaking,” said Erin Morris, Project Manager at Rosemann & Associates. “Our team is honored to design affordable, high-quality homes that will serve the Wendell Phillips neighborhood and contribute to the continued revitalization of Kansas City.”

Project Details

• Project Type | New Construction, Multifamily Housing
• Funding | Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) | Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC)
• Units | 39 total | 1–3 bedrooms
• Buildings | 10 townhome-style | 3 stories each

Project Team

• Developer/Owner | UNI Crescendo, LLC
• General Contractor | BCM, LLC
• Architect | Rosemann & Associates, P.C.
• Structural Engineer | Rosemann & Associates, P.C.
• MEP |Latimer, Sommers & Associates
• Civil | Taliaferro & Browne, Inc.

With shovels officially in the ground, the Crescendo project will enrich the Wendell Phillips neighborhood with new opportunities for affordable, sustainable living.