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KBK Enterprises
Columbus Office: 614-476-3548
Pittsburgh Office: 412-363-4401
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Garfield Commons: 412-661-0416
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Skyline Terrace/The Lofts/Middle Hill:
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Larimer Pointe: 412-361-0567
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Kelly Hamilton Homes: 412-361-0567
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Rhino Security Services: 412-894-7171
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WHO WE ARE
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT & PHILANTHROPY
WHY KBK?
COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
THE HERITAGE-COLUMBUS, OH
GARFIELD COMMONS-PITTSBURGH, PA MARRERO
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COMMONS-NEW ORLEANS, LA
SKYLINE TERRACE-
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PHASE 1 PITTSBURGH, PA SKYLINE TERRACE-PHASE 2
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MIDDLE HILL-PHASE 3 PITTSBURGH, PA
LARIMER POINTE-PITTSBURGH, PA
LARIMER POINTE-THE FERLO BUILDING
KELLY HAMILTON HOMES-PHASE 4 PITTSBURGH, PA
ENGLEWOOD-CHICAGO, IL
COMPTON MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT-COMPTON, CA
KBK FOUNDATION
RHINO SECURITY
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“Bridging Today’s Realities
With Tomorrow’s Possibilities”
CHANGING LIVES
Keith B. Key Enterprises (KBK) is a multi-dimensional
corporation, uniquely positioned to
develop real estate in urban America through strategic
alliances. We employ creative financing, community
participation, and public/private partnerships
to produce high quality housing, office and
mixed-use projects. We have developed projects
in Columbus, OH, Pittsburgh, PA, New Orleans,
LA, Compton, CA, Wichita, KS, Philadelphia, PA,
New York, NY, Chicago, IL and other metropolitan
cities around the country. Our mission is ultimately
to change the lives of those in the communities that
we serve.
WHO WE ARE
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KEITH B. KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Raised in public housing in Pittsburgh, PA.
Former Ohio State University football player.
B.S. in Economics from
The Ohio State University.
Began career at Huntington National
Bank and one of the founding fathers of
Huntington’s nationally recognized Community
Centered Banking Program.
Co-founder of Omni Management Group
in 1996.
Founded KBK Enterprises in 2004, launched
KBK Enterprises in 2005
Columbus State Community College
Foundation Board Member.
Ohio State University Foundation
Board Member.
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REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Founded in 2004, and launched in 2005, KBK Enterprises
has extensive experience in developing multi-family
housing and commercial properties. Keith B. Key, it’s
founder has been involved in over $1 billion dollars in
development projects. As a trusted leader in the affordable
housing industry for over 20 years, we have built
a solid reputation for profitable real estate projects involving
multiple partnerships with corporations, housing
authorities, government agencies, faith-based entities,
and community groups. Our genuine commitment
to affordable housing, minority business participation,
and access to employment has led KBK to achieve
local and national recognition for its accomplishments
in these areas.
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REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT
CONSTRUCTION
KBK Enterprises is a minority owned business and has
committed to provide access to minority contractors
through Alliance Construction Group. Alliance Construction
Group is a full service construction company
that provides a range of professional services including
commercial, institutional, and affordable residential
housing. Alliance Construction Group continues to
remain focused on our customers’ needs, through creativity
and inclusivity. From pre–construction planning
to post construction assistance, our team combines
the benefit of experience, passion for performance,
and attention to customer satisfaction.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Key Property Management Services is a comprehensive
property management company that couples our
expertise in the affordable housing arena with a focus
on supportive services for our residents. The key
to our success in property management is a personalized,
multi-faceted approach, working with clients,
residents and owners to assess the individual needs
of each property. We manage to keep pace with the
market by implementing industry best practices and
adding experienced personnel to our team.
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KBK Enterprises believes that courage, discipline,
and passion are the foundations of excellence. These
characteristics are demonstrated through our professionalism,
hard work and expertise in real estate development,
construction, and property management.
Below are awards that recognize some of our corporate
achievements and exemplify our commitment to
changing lives in the communities we serve.
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
• Featured in countless national news media Honored
as PHFA’s “Pennsylvania Housing Pioneer” in 2017
• Presented with the Key to the City of Pittsburgh in 2015
• Recognized with the MWBE Governmental Committee
Hall of Fame Award in 2015
• Acknowledged with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Community Champion Award in 2014
• Received Western Pennsylvania Minority Supplier
Development Council Economic Impact Award in 2013
Largest MBE/WBE/Section 3 participation in Pittsburgh for 2013
• New Orleans: 66% MBE participation at Marrero Commons in 2010
• Voted Omega Psi Phi “Business of the Year” in 2009
• Received proclamation from Pittsburgh’s Mayor in 2008
• Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce “Business of the Year” in 2008
• Willie Stargell’s Champion Enterprises MVP Award in 2008
• Only African American firm awarded one of the “Big 4” developments
in New Orleans ($69 million tax credit award) in 2007
Largest tax credit award in Western PA from PHFA in 2007
• Awarded National Black Chamber of Commerce’s
“Partner of the Year” in 2007
• Received largest award for minority owned business in
Pittsburgh’s history
• Received HUD Award: IRP Decoupling in 2004
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CIVIC INVOLVEMENT & PHILANTHROPY
KEITH B. KEY CENTER FOR STUDENT
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
Keith B. Key, former football player, alumnus, and
Foundation Board Director at The Ohio State
University, committed $1 million to the Office of
Student Life to support the newly named Keith
B. Key Center for Student Leadership and Service
located in the Ohio Union. This premier facility
meets the changing needs of students at
The Ohio State University by serving as a center
of activity, community dialogue, and learning.
The Keith B. Key Center for Student Leadership
and Service is a place where students can discover
and enhance their leadership skills through
workshops, community service, sororities, and
fraternities, or one of more than 1,000 student
organizations. The Center is students’ point of
connection for the full spectrum of involvement
at Ohio State. In the Center, students can connect
with leadership and service initiatives, engage
with student organizations, advance learning, and
create lasting memories. The Center offers programs,
resources, and services for individuals and
student groups to help students take the next
step in membership, leadership, and citizenship.
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THE KEITH AND DONICA KEY AMPHITHEATER
AT COLUMBUS STATE’S MITCHELL HALL
This brand-new amphitheater, located at 250 Cleveland
Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, at Mitchell Hall, which
is the new home of the School of Hospitality Management
and Culinary Arts at Columbus State Community
College. This $34.5 million facility was supported by
a $10 million private fundraising campaign which will
double the school’s hospitality and culinary program’s
capacity. The new 80,000-square-foot building includes
a 100-seat culinary theater, seven teaching kitchens, a
mixology lab, a cafe and bakery, a 50-seat student-run
restaurant with patio seating, a community garden, a
600-person conference center and much more. Inside,
the building is open concept, with space for students
to learn and do demonstration projects in the kitchen.
Keith B. Key, Chairman of the KBK Foundation, was a
contributor to the new state-of-the-art facility. Due to
his generous gift, Mitchell Hall’s outdoor amphitheater
has been appropriately named The Keith & Donica
Key Amphitheater. Mr. Key’s wife, Donica Key, is an
alumnus of the college. Key has been a long-standing
board member of The Columbus State Foundation.
Additionally, he is a well-regarded philanthropist
that is committed to supporting higher education. The
KBK Foundation offers a scholarship to qualifying employees
of KBK Enterprises and to qualifying residents
at the development communities that are owned and
managed by KBK Enterprises.
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• Trusted leader in affordable housing for
over 20 years.
• One of the largest minority-owned real estate
development firms in the country specializing
in affordable, mixed income, multifamily
housing, and mixed use developments.
• Long standing relationships with HUD and
housing authorities throughout the country.
• National recognition for MWBE and Section
3 participation.
• Received numerous awards for providing
economic development opportunities to
residents and surrounding communities.
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A LEADER IN CREATING COMMUNITIES
SECTION 3 BUSINESS CONCERNS
In an effort to foster local economic development,
neighborhood economic improvement, and individual
self-sufficiency, KBK Enterprises instituted a Section 3
initiative for residents. Section 3 requires that recipients
of certain HUD financial assistance, to the greatest
extent possible, provide job training, employment,
and contract opportunities for low or very low income
residents in connection with projects and activities in
their neighborhoods. Resident inclusion has allowed
KBK Enterprises to achieve record breaking success
in the redevelopment of Garfield Commons, Skyline
Terrace and Marrero Commons. Garfield Commons
was recognized by former Mayor Luke Ravenstahl for
having the highest Section 3 participation in Pittsburgh,
PA. Per former HUD Secretary, Shaun Donavan,
Marrero Commons served as the model for the nation
with hiring over 160 Section 3 workers. Skyline Terrace
completed the first phase of its redevelopment with
the participation of 67 Section 3 employees, which
was the largest Section 3 participation in Pittsburgh.
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Real Estate Development with a Purpose
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS
KBK Enterprises is committed
to expanding
the economic impact
of its projects through
investment in burgeoning
and existing businesses
of all sizes. The
KBK Foundation, the
community supportive
services partner of
KBK Enterprises, has
the goal of equipping
local businesses with
the tools and opportunities
by which to grow.
The KBK Foundation’s
economic development
initiative includes
Minority and Women
Business Enterprise
(MWBE) recruitment
and retention for redevelopment
projects.
The Sub General Contractor’s
Pilot is a joint
effort between Alliance
Construction Group
of Ohio and The KBK
Foundation. Its goal
is to increase minority
and women-owned
business participation
by offering business opportunities
to local minority-owned
general
contracting companies
with work on Alliance
Construction managed
projects. KBK Enterprises
has had the largest
MWBE contracting
participation for several
projects in Pittsburgh,
PA, New Orleans, LA,
and Columbus, OH.
M/WBE Engagement
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Middle Hill
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59%
61%
Skyline Terrace
(Avg. # of phase 1 & phase 2)
Larimer Pointe
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35%
44%
53%
Garfield Commons
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49%
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Actuals
Goals
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Unity Resource Center—Columbus, OH
This 43,000 square foot class “A” commercial
office facility was originally financed with a 501 (c)
3 tax exempt bond and was later refinanced with
a conventional real estate commercial loan. This
building was 100% occupied by Franklin County
Department of Job and Family Services Northeast
Opportunity Center and served as a job training
site. It housed case workers, a child care center,
meeting rooms, a cafeteria with vending machines,
and offices. This project was completed
February 1998.
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Unity Health & Wellness Center—Columbus, OH
KBK developed, owned, leased and managed this
building prior to selling it in 2004. This 54,000
square foot commercial medical office building
was financed with a conventional real estate commercial
loan. This was a multi-tenant building and
was primarily occupied by medical providers including
Ohio Health, the largest adult provider
of healthcare in Columbus, Children’s Hospital,
the largest pediatric provider of healthcare in Columbus,
Columbus Neighborhood Health Center,
the largest public provider of healthcare in
(CNHC) and various private physicians. We also
housed tenants such as Wells Fargo, American
Express Financial Advisors and other professional
service providers. This project was completed
March 2001.
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The Ferlo Building
(Larimer Pointe Resident Center)
A building that was once a former meat market
now serves as the new office space for community
supportive services under the KBK Foundation.
Formerly the Fiore Meats Building, it is now
known as the Ferlo Building named after former
PA Senator Jim Ferlo. The space is approximately
1,500 square feet and is one of Larimer’s oldest
remaining buildings. It is the most notable representation
of Larimer Avenues’ connection to
its Italian Heritage. The entire first floor has been
renovated to include a waiting/reception area,
kitchenette, and a conference room while the
second floor contains open office space for four
staff members. The former Fiore Meats Building
was purchased from the URA and put back into
circulation with the help of KBK.
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The Heritage—Columbus, OH
The Heritage (f.k.a. Agler Green) is a 384 unit project
based Section 8 development on 35 acres.
The once crime riddled development known as
“Uzi Alley” has 100% occupancy. The Heritage at
the time it opened for leasing in 2003 had 1000
applicants and a two year waiting list. It continues
to be a marquee development in Columbus,
OH. Part of the attraction is the size of the units,
which are very large for a project based Section 8
property. The Heritage was the largest affordable
housing development in the State of Ohio for
two years and the largest single project in Ohio
Capital Corporation for Housing’s (OCCH) equity
investment portfolio. This property was featured
in Affordable Housing Finance magazine for its
creative finance structure and was recognized by
HUD for having completed the first IRP Decoupling
through OMHAR in the country. The property
features a community center, five playgrounds
and basketball courts. Residents have been able
to participate in numerous activities sponsored by
The KBK Foundation, the community supportive
services entity of KBK Enterprises. The total project
cost for this development was $26 million.
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HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Provide after-school programming for
students at the site.
Established a “Virtual High School” with the
Columbus Public Schools at the
site and have graduated over 100 youth at risk
of drop out.
Provide GED training, ESOL and interpretation
services at the community.
Established a quarterly newsletter for the residents
and community stakeholders.
Established and continue to have an annual
community day celebration since 2003.
Established a block watch with
neighborhood groups.
Established activities for youth and seniors as
well as host events at our sites to support and
educate families about services available in
the city.
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Garfield Commons—Pittsburgh, PA
KBK Enterprises was selected as the developer to
rebuild the Garfield Heights public housing community
where over 325 units existed. We have
worked to complete this 225 unit mixed income
development in four phases on time and on budget
with no change orders. While each phase has
been relatively small, KBK was awarded Low Income
Housing Tax Credits for all four phases consecutively
and has been successful in completing
each phase within a year. We were able to develop
this multi-phased project now re-named Garfield
Commons, while maintaining a strong connection
to the community and its overall architectural
and market relevance. This project achieved high
“green” standards established by the Pennsylvania
Housing Finance Agency, employed a record
number of Section 3 employees, hired a record
number of MBE/WBE contractors, and provided a
training site for the local Youth Build program. We
engaged the community by working with the former
resident council, Garfield Jubilee, Bloomfield
Garfield Corporation, the local National Association
of Minority Contractors (NAMC) and the African
American Chamber of Commerce of Western
Pennsylvania along with the community. The total
project cost for this development was over $100
million with all phases completed in 2013. The
Community Center was named the Pride Center
after the passing of Keith B. Key’s longtime friend
who lived on Fern Street.
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Hired the largest number of MWBE
contractors in the City’s history at
49% ($27 million in residential
construction contracts).
Hired the largest number of Section 3
employees in the City’s history at
54 employees.
Established a scholarship at the area high
schools called The Challenge Program.
Provided an academic scholarship to residents
of KBK owned and managed properties.
The KBK Foundation contributed $50K
towards the purchase of washers and dryers
for our residents so that everyone would have
one in their unit.
The KBK Foundation committed $250k to
purchase computers for each household at
Garfield Commons along with training classes.
The Foundation committed another
$250k to make the community wireless.
Garfield Commons HIGHLIGHTS
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PRIDE CENTER
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MARRERO COMMONS, NEW ORLEANS, LA
After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans
in 2005, President & CEO of KBK Enterprises,
Keith Key headed down south to help the National
Baptist Convention, the largest African American
religious group in the country for which he
was a board member of its housing corporation.
While helping out he came into contact with the
BW Cooper Resident Management Corporation
(RMC). That group and KBK Enterprises decided
to form a relationship so they could find a way to
redevelop the Katrina ravaged BW Cooper Community,
formerly know as the Calliope Projects.
Two years later KBK was selected as the developer
for the revitalization and redevelopment of
BW Cooper, now renamed, Marrero Commons
after staunch, resident advocate Yvonne Marrero.
BW Cooper was the largest public housing
community in the state with over 1500 units on
56-acres near the New Orleans Superdome that
was redeveloped into a mixed income community
that includes affordable, public and market rate
housing. The total project cost was $250 Million.
This community was home to several influential
and notable people including the Neville Brothers,
rapper Master P, doctor Harold Sylvester, and
musicians Willie Tee and Henry Buttler, along with
singer, Lloyd. Phase 1 was $150 million consisting
of 250 units, with Phase 2 at 160 units. Marrero
Commons Phase 1 was completed in 2013 and
Phase 2 in 2015.
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MARRERO COMMONS-HIGHLIGHTS
Funded activities organized by the
Resident Management Corporation
for youth and seniors.
Recognized by the former HUD Secretary,
Shaun Donavan in August 2011 as having
the largest Section 3 hiring in the country
for a project of this size (164 employed)!
Established a partnership with BW Cooper
Resident Management Corporation
to develop this $250 million project and
to provide the RMC management
service opportunities when completed.
The KBK Foundation has held
fundraisers in New Orleans
to support activities for residents.
Currently has the largest MWBE
contracting in the city’s history at 66%.
Funded a program to teach community youth
about aviation.
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Skyline terrace-pittsburgh, pa
KBK was selected as developer of Skyline Terrace
(f.k.a. Addison Terrace), a former public housing
community, situated in the center of Pittsburgh’s
Historic Hill District. The redeveloped Skyline is
on approximately 65-acres and was formerly comprised
of 734 barrack-style row houses. With most
of the units dating back to the 1940’s the plan was
to replace the units with a 400-unit townhome,
mixed-income development. This would include
market rate and subsidized housing. The new
housing would be constructed over the next six
years in phases that would take place on the former
Addison Terrace and off-site locations. The
award for Skyline Terrace is the largest award to a
minority enterprise in the history of Pittsburgh, at
approximately $160 million, surpassing KBK Enterprises
previous largest project award, Garfield
Commons at $100 million. The first phase of Skyline
Terrace was over $90 million and was completed
in 2015.
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SKYLINE TERRACE-HISTORICAL RELEVANCE
May 14, 2015 marked the official opening of Skyline
Terrace during a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Development partner Keith B. Key had a personal
stake in creating the new community along with
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh.
He held up one of the old Addison building number
signs 2071 Bentley Drive, the address of the
home where his father once lived. This was a special
day for everyone involved, especially for Mr.
Key who was born over on Chauncey Drive and
grew up on Somers Drive, both in the Hill District.
He commented, “I’ll never forget where I’m
from.” Mr. Key was especially proud of the work
the residents did in pushing him, the city, and everyone
involved to be better, and in employing
minority businesses and hiring residents to work
on the project. Everyone praised the cooperation
between the city, county, state and federal agencies,
the developers, and the residents who made
the project possible. The event also allowed the
Housing Authority and Mr. Key to showcase the
community’s state-of-the-art community center.
The center was named for the former Tenant
Council President Ella Mae Hillman who, as several
speakers mentioned, made sure the promises
to the residents about amenities, access, services,
and right to return were kept.
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PHASE ONE-HIGHLIGHTS
Largest award to a minority enterprise in
Pittsburgh’s history - over $160 million.
Phase 1 is over $90 Million (Demolition, Site,
Infrastructure and Residential Development).
Largest Enterprise Green Community
in Pittsburgh.
Largest award to a minority general contractor
(Alliance Construction) over $50 million.
State-of-the-art community building with wi-fi
access, and community park.
Between Phases 1 and 2, there was a total 53%
MWBE participation in residential construction
and the largest Section 3 hiring in Pittsburgh’s
history at 69 employees.
All new infrastructure: streets, curbs, sidewalks,
and street lights, beautiful landscaping, incredible
views of downtown Pittsburgh, the historic
Hill District, and the South Side along with the
Monongahela River.
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PHASE TWO
Phase 2 of Skyline Terrace features 90 new residential
units that occupy Bentley Drive. This second
installment of Skyline Terrace was completed
December 2016. In April 2015, PHFA approved
a $14.7 million dollar bond volume cap for the
future mixed-income housing community. Demolition
of the existing apartments was completed
in late May 2015. The unit mix consists of a 1-2
bedroom apartment building and 2-4 bedroom
town-homes. Both contain handicap-accessible
units. 54 units are located in a single, four-story,
garden-style building with an elevator known as
“The Lofts.” The remaining 36 townhome style
units are located in 8 buildings including triplexes
and quadraplexes with a separate entrance for
each of the units. Unit square feet range from 744
for one-bedroom units to 1944 for four-bedroom
units and include wiring for digital accessibility,
full size washers and dryers, range, refrigerator,
disposal, dishwasher, blinds, carpet and tiled
bathroom. Additionally, Phase 2 is surrounded
with lots of common greenspace areas, a pavilion,
and open play areas.
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SKYLINE TERRACE PHASE 2
PHASE TWO-HIGHLIGHTS
The award for Skyline Terrace is the largest
award to a minority business enterprise in the
history of Pittsburgh, at approximately $160
million, surpassing KBK Enterprises previous
largest project award, Garfield Commons at
$100 million.
Phase 2 of Skyline Terrace features 90 residential
units that occupy Bentley Drive. 54 units
are located in a single, four-story, garden-style
building with an elevator known as “The Lofts.”
Largest award to a minority enterprise in
Pittsburgh’s history.
Largest award to a minority general contractor
(Alliance Construction) over $50 million.
State-of-the-art community building with wi-fi
access, and community park.
Between Phases 1 and 2, there was a total 53%
MWBE participation in residential construction
and the largest Section 3 hiring in Pittsburgh’s
history at 69 employees.
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MIDDLE HILL-PHASE THREE
Phase 3 “Middle Hill” adds another 52 mixed-income
rental homes to the Hill District using existing
lots to focus on infill development to add
to the beauty of the existing neighborhood. This
third installment of Skyline Terrace includes 20
three-bedroom units, 28 two-bedroom units, and
4 one-bedroom units. In addition to the rental
units, KBK Enterprises also constructed a community
space and leasing office for dedicated staff,
known as the Teenie Harris Resident Center. This
state-of-the-art center was named after famed
Pittsburgh Courier photographer Charles “Teenie”
Harris. The lights above the center’s doors are
designed to look like Harris’ iconic camera—with
the bulbs where the flash would be. The railing of
the center’s porch features silhouettes representing
Harris with his camera in his trademark hat and
coat. KBK collaborated with Carnegie Museum to
purchase prints and serve as an extension to the
museum’s extensive collection of his work. KBK
Enterprises is honored to play a role in such innovative
efforts to revitalize the Hill District and recognized
Charles “Teenie” Harris with this tribute.
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MIDDLE HILL-PHASE THREE HIGHLIGHTS
Phase 3-Middle Hill is one of KBK Enterprises’
largest and most significant redevelopment
efforts to date.
The redevelopment also features a community
center known as The Teenie Harris Center.
The was name given to commemorate famed
Pittsburgh Courier photographer Charles
“Teenie” Harris.
The lights above the center’s doors are designed
to look like Harris’ iconic camera with
the bulbs where the flash would be, and the
railing of the center’s porch featuring silhouettes
representing Harris with his camera in
his trademark hat and coat.
The total development cost for the planned
400-unit development, including significant
upgrades to local public utilities and streets
is approximately $160 million, making Skyline
Terrace one of the largest redevelopments of
affordable housing within the City
of Pittsburgh.
59% MWBE participation in
residential construction, 30 Section 3 workers
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THE TEENIE HARRIS CENTER
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LARIMER POINTE-PITTSBURGH, PA
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Board
of Directors selected KBK Enterprises for Phase 1
of the redevelopment of mixed-income housing
in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood. The redevelopment
is a scattered-site community totaling
2.85 acres. This includes 40 units of town homes
and greenspace along the following neighborhood
streets: Ashley, Auburn, Braden, Carver,
Dodge, Emans, Indiana, Larimer, Lenora, Meadow,
and Pace. The total cost of Phase 1 was $21
million. This is Pittsburgh’s first HUD excepted
unit development, a program which features a
supportive service plan as part of the lease agreement!
A total of 13 responses were received by
the URA for their request for qualifications which
was released in July 2011. KBK was selected for
the Larimer project because of demonstrated capacity
and experience, commitment to MWBE
and Section 3 practices, and willingness to work
with the community to realize the new visions the
neighborhood set for themselves. The redevelopment
plan aligns with the goals of the Larimer
Vision Plan such as establishing a new identity
as a green community and re-establishing the
front porch culture of the community. Phase 1 for
Larimer was completed July 2015.
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$21.3 million in total development costs (includes
Bridge Loan Financing).
44% MWBE participation and hired 27
Section 3 employees for the project.
Over $4.6 million in contracts awarded to
Minority and Women-owned contractors.
Energy efficient heating and cooling, lighting
and appliances and use of materials
that contribute to high quality indoor air and
healthy homes.
Extensive stormwater management measures
including infiltration trenches in 9 locations
throughout the community which are designed
to maintain stormwater on-site and reduce
flows to the public system.
Bioswale installation on Meadow Avenue to
capture and infiltrate run off from the street.
LARIMER POINTE-HIGHLIGHTS
Use of rain containers in 5 locations
throughout the community to capture and
reuse water run-off from rooftops.
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The Homewood project is an effort to contribute
to the new growth in Homewood. KBK Enterprises
has brought mixed-income housing to the Hill
District, Garfield, and Larimer. This project is KBK
Enterprises’ first development in the Homewood
neighborhood. The new housing of 58 units is
built on and surrounding the site of the former
Kelly Street High Rise apartment building and is
bordered by Hamilton Avenue and Kelly Street,
between North Murtland Avenue and North Lang
Avenue. Kelly Hamilton is also a mixed-income
community consisting of 42 affordable 16 market
rate units with one, two, and three bedrooms
This new community will also include a 2,530
sq. ft. resident center that includes a computer
lab and management office. The Kelly Hamilton
team actively engaged with locals of Pittsburgh
who qualify as low and very-low income individuals
to create Section 3 opportunities. The KBK
Foundation succeeded in meeting or exceeding
the Housing Authority’s Section 3 and M/WBE
goals for the project by approximately 26 percent.
Homewood has long experienced the impact of
prolonged decline and disinvestment. Recently,
community groups in Homewood have constructed
a development plan that involves dissecting
the neighborhood into “clusters”. Each “cluster”
is intended to serve a directed purpose (i.e. housing,
business district/retail improvement, greenspace)
to improve the neighborhood. KBK Enterprises
is excited to see and be a part of the future
of Homewood.
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kelly hamilton homes-HIGHLIGHTS
Brand new development in the
heart of Homewood.
Intended to serve a directed purpose (i.e. housing,
business district/retail improvement, green
space) to improve the neighborhood.
Modern architectural accents.
Community building to host events.
In-house professional group of licensed and
trained security officers
Energy-efficient appliances.
59% MWBE participation in residential
construction, 34 Section 3 workers
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(kelly hamilton RESIDENT CENTER)
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kelly hamilton homes EXTERIOR
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Englewood – Chicago, IL (Pre-development)
The Chicago Housing Authority has partnered
with KBK Enterprises to develop or rehabilitate
vacant or unoccupied land. The first project will
be a new construction, multi-family residential
property located in Englewood consisting of 80
units, 24 of which will be market rate and 56 LI-
HTC. Unit types will include 1, 2, and 3 bedroom
townhome and apartment-style units, each to
be supplied with washers and dryers as well as
built-in microwaves. Outdoor playspace will be
programmed for resident use. In addition, on-site
property management, maintenance, and supportive
services, as well as security staff is planned
to support all buildings of this phase. Off-street
and keycard/code accessed secured parking is
planned for each building of the development.
Each building will be designed and constructed in
accordance with Energy Green Community protocol
(e.g., site improvements; water conservation;
energy efficiency; and, materials). The site will also
offer a community space, computer room, and a
study lounge accessible to all residents of the development.
In addition, 20,000 sq. ft. of retail is
planned to further support the economic revitalization
of the Halsted and 63rd corridor.
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KBK Enterprises was awarded the opportunity
to work with the City of Compton in the development
of mixed income-mixed-use communities
for the 501/601 Block of E. Compton Blvd.,
1117 S. Long Beach Blvd., and 413 N. Alameda
St. These developments will include nearly 500
units of residential housing, commercial space for
retail use and underground parking. The City of
Compton is known as the “Hub City” because of
its unique position in almost the exact geographical
center of Los Angeles County. Compton is
strategically located along the Alameda Corridor,
a passageway of 25 percent of all U.S. waterborne
international trade. Compton is rapidly emerging
as a large industrial center in Los Angeles County
for transit and distribution, business services, high
technology, home and lifestyle products, metals,
financial services, and textile manufacturing.
Compton BLVD – Compton, CA
(Pre-development)
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1117 S. LONG BEACH BLVD.
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KBK FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS
Keith B. Key Donica D. Key Shirley Hughes Ken VanPelt Robin Menefee Laverne Fisher
Chairman Vice Chair Secretary Board Member Board Member Board Member
The KBK Foundation is a non-profit organization that
was founded with the mission of “Bridging Today’s Realities
With Tomorrow’s Possibilities”. Our organization
is the community supportive services partner of KBK
Enterprises. The Foundation provides programs and
services to all residential sites either owned or man-
aged by KBK Enterprises. These programs provided
by The KBK Foundation empower residents by assist-
ing them to take significant strides toward self-suffi-
ciency. The KBK Foundation was incorporated in April
2009 as an Ohio non-profit corporation for charitable
purposes, as such term is defined for purposes of Section
501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
The Foundation’s primary focuses are:
Leon Anderson
Board Member
COMMUNITY
RELATIONS OFFICERS
Community Development
The KBK Foundation believes in the process
where community members, stake holders and
those who have a vested interest collectively
come together to take action and generate solu-
tions to common problems. The Foundation part-
ners with governments, nongovernmental orga-
nizations, and community groups to asses and
understand local needs and the reasons behind them.
Economic Development
Individuals everywhere desire economic opportunities
that will help them achieve stability and prosperity. The
KBK Foundation fosters this goal by investing in programs
that promote self-sufficiency, job growth, and
economic development. The KBK Foundation starts by
assessing the local community needs, and then takes
action to help remove barriers to economic growth.
Janise Sheapley Irene Sparks Angela Miles
CRO Pittsburgh CRO Pittsburgh CRO Columbus
Social Services
The Foundation provides a full array of human needs
services that enhance and improve quality of life.
The Foundation contributes to the social wellbeing
of people where we operate because we recognize
the deep interdependence of healthy businesses and
healthy societies.
@kbkfoundationinc
@KBKFoundation
@kbkfoundation

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their residents, guests, and property. This is
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establish relationships with stakeholders, patrol
ground, manage surveillance, and work with the
police force while contuning to build confidence
in the communities they serve. Rhino Security is a
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that offers trained armed and unarmed security
officers. Rhino Security uses a hands-on approach
with customer service that guarantees the
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for the clients and neighborhoods. This is accomplished
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It is Rhino Security’s priority to provide committed
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