- OUR APPROACH
Most developers structure each project independently — identifying a site, raising seed capital, pursuing whatever subsidies are available, and rebuilding the capital stack from the ground up each time. HHL takes a different approach; the company has developed a standardized development and financing model in which the capital structure, underwriting methodology, and long-term financing strategy are designed to be applied consistently across every project. Each site is unique; the underlying framework is not. This consistency is what allows HHL to move beyond one-off developments toward a genuine, scalable pipeline.
- FIVE PILLARS
HHL brings together implementation, strategic
alignment, and community-focused initiatives
designed to support long-term growth.
- 01
Alignment before capital
Each project begins with HHL identifying the local municipality’s pro-housing priorities and community needs, engaging our strategic development team ahead of any capital discussion.
- 02
Disciplined pre-development
Certified construction management leads site strategy, feasibility studies, architecture, and engineering through to complete, fully entitled drawings, while capital is pursued in parallel with fast-tracked permits toward construction closing.
- 03
A structured capital stack
Institutional capital, state and local incentive programs, tax credit equity, and construction and institutional senior debt are layered in a deliberate, consistent sequence.
- 04
Union and workforce participation
Delivery is supported through labor-aligned partnerships with insured, turnkey, bonded construction contracts, including collaboration with the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust for permanent financing.
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An execution team operates
Our execution team follows a rigorous EPC model, derisking development from entry to exit from predevelopment of capital stack, construction management, general contractor, property management, and senior debt. By applying a disciplined, standardized underwriting approach, we establish a scalable blueprint—ensuring each project thrives independently while driving long-term, repeatable development.
- DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
A development framework – not
a project list.
- Asset Focus
- Underutilized properties, former commercial & industrial sites, adaptive reuse
- TYPICAL SCALE
- ~100 units per community
- UNIT Types
- 1-2 bedroom | ~600—1,000 sq ft
- LABOR
- Union | Prevailing wage
- 01
Community Integration
- 02
Walkable Environments
- 03
Mixed-Use Consideration
- 04
Housing Configuration
- 05
Long-Term Scalable Vision
- 06
Union Labor & Workforce
Project implementation incorporates union labor and workforce participation through regional labor relationships.
- LONG-TERM VISION
long-term scalable pipeline