LDG Development, LLC

Big news! Our very own Ramona Vasta has been recognized as one of Louisville Business First's 20 People to Know in Real Estate! This feature highlights influential individuals across the Louisville business community, and Ramona has certainly earned her spot. Whether she’s making moves behind the scenes or leading the charge on key projects, Ramona's impact in the real estate industry is undeniable. We're incredibly proud of Ramona’s achievements and can't wait to see what she conquers next. Congratulations, Ramona! https://bit.ly/46XDr66

Congratulations to our Riverstone Apartments for winning the Affordable Housing Greater Texas REDnews 2024 Real Estate Award! Shout out to our amazing Texas Xpert Design & Construction team for their hard work on this development. Everyone deserves a quality place to live.

Congratulations to our Director of Marketing, Ashley Pruden, for receiving the 2024 Be Bold CORE Value Award. "Be Bold" is one of seven core values at LDG, and recipients of these awards are voted in by their peers. We acknowledge that mistakes can be part of the learning process. This award honors employees who are not afraid to make mistakes and take calculated risks for the good of the organization. Please join us in congratulating Ashley!

Check out the latest views of our Ridge at East Village development in Austin! Our garden style workforce community will offer one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartment options! We’re right on schedule, with a completion date for May 2025. Keep an eye out for more updates.

Join our growing team! Are you a creative mastermind with a passion for marketing? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? We're looking for a talented Portfolio Creative Marketing Coordinator to join our team and elevate our brand presence across multiple properties. As a Portfolio Creative Marketing Coordinator, you’ll be the driving force behind ensuring consistency, quality, and creativity in all marketing efforts. The coordinator will collaborate with management teams, streamline processes, and oversee the creation of top-notch marketing materials. This role is crucial in maintaining the high standards our brand is known for and identifying areas for improvement. If you’re ready to take on a role that combines creativity, strategy, and collaboration, we want to hear from you! Apply now: https://bit.ly/46FpxFC

We're excited to share our co-principal, Chris Dischinger, has been named a 2024 Wilson Wyatt Alumni Awards honoree! This award is the highest honor bestowed by Louisville Alumni, it recognizes distinguished graduates who are exemplary ambassadors for the University of Louisville and their respective colleges and schools. Chris, an alumnus of the University of Louisville College of Business Class of 1990, has continually demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to excellence in his field. As part of the Homecoming celebration, the University of Louisville and Louisville Alumni will honor and celebrate Chris's exceptional and diverse achievements. Please join us in congratulating Chris on this well-deserved recognition!

July was such an amazing month for us and we're happy to end it on a great note! We recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of our Estates at Norwood located in Northeast Austin. This community offers 228 beautiful apartment homes, featuring 1, 2, and 3-bedroom options with spacious layouts and upgraded flooring. Our residents can enjoy a wide range of amenities, including a swimming pool, a fitness center, and a business center. We're proud to say that The Estates at Norwood welcomed its first resident in December 2022, and as of July 1st, they're 100% leased and fully occupied! This development was made possible through our partnerships with Xpert Design and Construction, Rickhaus Design, HACA and Enterprise. During the celebration, guests were inspired by students from the Norwood Estates summer camp, an onsite 6-week program designed to boost reading and literacy scores and prevent the “academic loss” many students face over the summer break. The camp also offered enriching STEM activities and fun physical activities like yoga, thanks to the generous support of Morgan Stanley. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this special day and to our amazing partners who helped make The Estates at Norwood a reality. Everyone deserves a quality place to live.

We’re Hiring: VP of Marketing Brand Strategy We are seeking a visionary VP of Marketing Brand Strategy to lead our brand assignments and new business opportunities. This key role will drive strategic and communications development, collaborating effectively across stakeholders. As a client-facing representative, the VP will work closely with agency leadership to plan and develop strategy and communications. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for brand development and marketing innovation, we want to hear from you. Apply today! https://bit.ly/3zXYOrz

We recently held a ribbon cutting celebration at our Bridge at Canyon View, a stunning affordable apartment community overlooking the City of Austin. In partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA), this property offers 215 units of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom homes, dedicated to residents earning up to 60% of the area median income. As of July 19, The Bridges at Canyon View is already over 77% occupied and nearly 90% leased! This project would not have been possible without the support of our partners: Xpert Design & Construction, Citi, Housing Authority of the City of Austin, Redstone, and TCAM. Everyone deserves a quality place to live.

We are thrilled to announce the unveiling of a new Bezos Academy planned for the Riverport Neighborhood in Louisville! This preschool will be located on our Riverport Campus, an intergenerational community that includes housing for seniors, families, and the Family Scholar House. This organization is dedicated to helping single parents pursuing a post-secondary education break the cycle of poverty. Bezos Academy Louisville – Riverport will the fourth location in the city, following Bezos Academy Louisville – Okolona, Bezos Academy Louisville – Russell (in partnership with us), and Bezos Academy Louisville – Fairdale (in partnership with the Louisville Metro Government). The new Riverport location is scheduled to open in 2026, with the other three opening in 2025. “At LDG, we believe everyone deserves a quality place to live. Over the years, we've expanded the definition of ‘quality’ to include programs and services that enhance the lives of our residents and the larger community,” said Chris Dischinger. “The addition of Bezos Academy to our community ensures that more children will have access to quality education, preparing them for a bright future.” Michael Abello, Chief Education Officer at Bezos Academy, added, “Building our preschools in affordable housing communities helps us serve families who need us the most. We’re on track to help 280 children in Louisville experience the magic and joy of preschool each year.” The construction of the three LDG/Bezos Academy preschools is being led by the Rita June Foundation, a public non-profit charity established by us to support health, education, and housing initiatives. Governed by an independent board, the foundation has raised almost $6 million to support the construction of these schools, with significant contributions from The Lift a Life Foundation, CE&S Foundation, Gheens Foundation, Social Weaver Foundation, and The J. Graham Brown Foundation. “While LDG led the effort to convince the Bezos team to Louisville, we were certainly not alone in our efforts,” said Lisa Dischinger. “As a lifelong Louisvillian, I am proud of the way our entire community has come together to ensure we are able to build these schools as quickly as possible and expand access to more families in our community.” Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to bring quality education and opportunities to our community!