A paradigm shift in creating sustainable and affordable communities built on the foundation of compassion, empathy, and cooperation, Essence Development will provide opportunities for all.

Our Responsabilities


  • Advances environmentally responsible design focused on efficiency, durability, and reduced footprint.

  • Centers resident well-being by ensuring equity, safety, engagement, and long-term affordability.

  • Ensures transparent, ethical, and accountable decision-making for both project partners and investors.

Social Impact

Essence Development is a social impact firm with a vision for building communities of opportunity. We begin with a scalable model that leverages the team’s years of experience with federal, state, and local programs to create and preserve affordable housing in urban cities throughout the country. One of the visions for Essence is to combine government programs with private sector resources to build and preserve communities. The model focuses on several high-impact areas to achieve this goal:

Workforce Training & Income Mobility

Nutrition

Affordable Healthcare

Quality Sustainable Housing

Quality Education

Broadband Connectivity