Humanities Foundation was recently awarded tax credits for Arbor Hill, a 56 –unit elderly affordable development in Pineville, Louisiana. The elevator- served community, valued at more than $6,000,000, is a joint venture with James Doran Company. It will be the Foundation’s first in Louisiana and will contain novel amenities such as a victory garden, walking trail, pavilion and a natural area suitable for bird watching. Every effort will be made to build the development in the most “green” way possible while keeping site impact minimal. “ The site enjoys mature landscaping and we want to retain as much of the natural setting as possible. It just makes sense to do so,” said Shane Doran, VP of Public Relations for the Foundation.

Expansion into Louisiana fits the long term goals of the Foundation. “This is an important step toward our goal to become a regional affordable housing developer throughout the South,” said Tracy Doran, President of Humanities Foundation. “We are very excited about this opportunity.” Pineville Louisiana is home to Louisiana College and is part of the Alexandria MSA; the town has 45,000 people and serves as a hub for Central Louisiana. Construction of Arbor Hill should begin within six months.