Maures Development Group, LLC builds quality affordable housing in urban communities and creates spaces and places that generate beauty and pride. The guiding philosophy for the organization – “leveraging bricks and mortar to bring pride and hope to people” – demonstrates its holistic approach to real estate. Maures is strategic in its approach to real estate endeavors. It honors both the social benefits and financial advantages to real estate development. The firm’s approach is responsive to the community’s needs, anchored in collaborative efforts, and exhibits excellent craftsmanship and sustainability. Site and property selection is rooted in the needs of a neighborhood, an area of town, or an intersection. In identifying projects, sites are selected based on the ability to create critical mass -- a means of stabilizing a community by undertaking multiple projects and/or completing a development where multiple projects are being fulfilled. For Maures, real estate is personal. It relies on having relationships with elected officials, community groups, and the people the properties will ultimately serve. The company has a strong knowledge of the intricacies of neighborhoods and the organizations within them. This allows for a natural connection to possibilities. Maures works collaboratively with community organizations and other firms to enhance the community’s quality of life. Maures’ approach is also distinct in its intention to create beautiful spaces. Attention to interior design features, exterior elements and tangible partnerships is a core operating principle. In many of its developments, Maures contracts with local artists to create original art for the exterior and interior that reflects the community, its history and culture. There is an art and science to being able to traverse between speaking on the block and solidifying millions in equity for development. The delicate balance between speaking business lingo and carrying the torch and voice of community is achieved through authenticity. Success is the unilateral objective for both community and corporation. While the methods may differ, Maures brings together aligned minds from different worlds to accomplish real transformation, while always embracing, and never denying, its roots.