Jonathan Rose Companies

We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of?our?friend, colleague, and?partner, Nathan D. Taft.? Nathan dedicated his?work?to the belief that capital could be raised to impact the world for greater good: to build fairer, greener communities, to develop and preserve affordable housing, and to transform the built environment?and communities?for the betterment of all.? Nathan joined our much smaller firm in 2004,?drawn and committed to its mission,?and filled our office with his?intellect,?tremendous enthusiasm, and questioning mind.?He was key?to?the?launch of?our first social impact fund?in 2005 and to its success, creating the foundation of our thriving investment business,?which?under his leadership and guidance?as Chief Investment Officer?has grown?to preserve?and develop?20,000 units of affordable housing across over $4.5?billion of real estate.??More importantly, his work has impacted countless lives who now have access to healthier, greener places to live and work. Nathan infused the company with his passion for business as a force for good, he mentored generations of rising leaders,?and?he?grew an extraordinary network of important relationships for the firm.?Countless former interns and analysts have gone on to be industry leaders in their own right, rising from Nathan’s tutelage, and Nathan’s profound commitment?and vision?will forever inspire our?own?work. Nathan was an active member of the community development, real estate,?and impact investing community, serving on the boards of the Goddard Riverside Community Center, Impact Capital Managers, and the Urban Land Institute’s Affordable Housing Council.?He was an Aspen Institute First Movers Fellow?and a board member of the Yale China Association. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Hyang-Sook?“Soogy” Lee, his children Wallis and Eli, his parents Louise?and Thomas Taft, and to all those whose lives he touched. Jonathan Rose Companies

Jonathan F.P. Rose recently joined Mike Pesca's podcast, THE GIST and explained why affordable housing remains so elusive—and what can actually be done about it. Interview begins @ 11:50 mark. #AffordableHousing #AffordableHousingPreservation #Impact #EnvironmentalImpact #GowanusGreen #SenderoVerde #CityOfYes #CommunitiesOfOpportunity

Our Cleveland office celebrated Black History Month by highlighting two local political icons, brothers Carl and Louis Stokes, through a special photographic exhibition at the Western Reserve Historical Society (Cleveland). The Stokes brothers were born to parents who migrated from Georgia to Cleveland during the Great Migration of African-Americans to the northern states. After their father's early death, they were raised by their mother in public housing. Both brothers attended law school and started a practice together before venturing into politics. Carl, the younger brother, was the first to enter political office, becoming the mayor of Cleveland in 1965. He was the city's first black mayor and the first African-American mayor of a major American city. During his tenure, he established a public-private partnership to revitalize Cleveland neighborhoods and was an early advocate for environmentalism, working to clean up the Cuyahoga River. Meanwhile, his brother Louis was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1968, serving for 30 years. He was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, chaired the House Ethics Committee, and helped secure funding for veterans' healthcare in Cleveland. The brothers remained close, with Louis recalling their daily political discussions. Louis retired after Carl's death, feeling that much of the "fun" had left politics. Afterwards, our colleagues dined at ZANZIBAR Soul Fusion, a black-owned restaurant, where a variety of Southern-inspired cuisine was enjoyed. #BlackHistoryMonth #CarlStokes #LouisStokes #Cleveland #TeamBuilding Melissa Galek, Victor DeRamus, CPA, Emmanuel K. Agbovi MBA, MS, BRMP, Kathy Lizanich, Leslie Rodriguez, Debbie Cich, Anita Brinkman, Talina Petryszyn,

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We are thrilled to highlight Project Destined Alum, Cherry Yang, who recently accepted an offer to join Jonathan Rose Companies as a Summer 2025 Acquisitions Intern. Cherry Yang is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design where she received a Bachelor of Architecture and is currently earning a Master of Science in Real Estate Development at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She participated in the Housing Partnership Network Next Gen Talent Academy, Project Destined Affordable Housing Finance & Underwriting Certificate Program, Project Destined Real Estate Asset Management Certificate Program and Project Destined Commercial Real Estate Fundamentals Certificate Program. Congratulations to Cherry Yang. Special thanks to Jonathan Rose Companies, Eden Housing, Inc., Housing Partnership Network, Merritt Community Capital Corporation, Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP), Movin' Out, Inc., Rocky Mountain Communities, MassHousing, National Housing Conference, and Cinnaire.

What makes a community?? ? The center of gravity of what we do at Jonathan Rose Companies is building Rose Communities.? ? A Rose Community:? Is Affordable Delivers Housing Quality Is Environmentally Thriving and Creates Social Impact We hope you enjoy this short video that tells the story of our work to create safe, healthy, thriving communities. Enterprise Community Partners, New York State Association for Affordable Housing, WinnCompanies, PRAIRIE MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC, Franklin Group, Rose Associates, C+C Apartment Management, LLC, Habitat America, LLC, Gates Hudson, Columbia Residential, The John Stewart Company, Sansone Group, Phipps Neighborhoods, Ginkgo Residential, FORT LINCOLN REALTY COMPANY, KMG Prestige, Inc., Ansonia Property Management, LLC, Esusu, ImpactAlpha, Urban Land Institute, Mission Title Agency, LLC, Rose Community Capital, BerlinRosen An ISSIMO Production. #AffordableHousing #AffordableHousingPreservation #Affordability #HousingQuality #Impact #SocialImpact #EnvironmentalImpact #TOD #TransitOrientedDevelopment #Development #ResidentServiceCoordinator #HealthServices #EducationalServices #FinancialServices #CommunityFacilities #Safety #Security #DigitalAccess #NeighborhoodConnection #HousingStability #EconomicOpportunity #HealthandWellbeing #DigitalTraining #CommunityBuilding #Learning #FoodSecurity #Decarbonization #CleanEnergy #WaterEfficiency #GreenOperations #Biodiversity #ClimateResilience #EnterpriseGreenCommunities #ARoseCommunity

The conversations at Information Management Network (IMN) ESG & Decarbonization conference in Nashville this week reinforced that while portfolio-wide net-zero commitments are critical, real progress is made through individual asset-level work. Each business plan is different, and the path to reducing emissions must be tailored accordingly. And there are technologies, companies, and business models that can help us execute. Some key themes that stood out: ?? Every equipment replacement is an opportunity. Like-for-like swaps can lock in carbon-intensive systems for another decade or more. Smart capital planning ensures that each replacement moves the needle on decarbonization, but requires preparation, coordination, and change management. ?? Think like the next buyer. At disposition, a property’s efficiency, direct emissions profile, and potential exposure to Building Performance Standard (BPS) fines may directly impact valuation. Decarbonization investments should align with your value creation strategy. ?? Embodied carbon is coming into focus. Green materials (like low-carbon cement and timber) are improving, but simple design choices—floor-to-ceiling heights, corridor width, parking efficiency—can significantly reduce a building’s upfront carbon (and cost) before construction even begins. ?? Despite policy uncertainty, momentum remains strong. With shifting federal support for ESG, energy, and climate initiatives, you might expect dampened enthusiasm. Instead, the energy in the room was inspiring—driven by industry leaders and innovators who see decarbonization as both a necessity and an opportunity. Keeping the focus on the business case for decarb will enable the work to scale. It was energizing to share stories of challenges and successes with so many dedicated, smart, and driven people. It was great to see everyone, and let’s keep the conversation going!

We are pleased to share this video and celebrate our partnership with Project Destined and Housing Partnership Network; supporting the Next Gen Talent Academy (NGTA)! Over the course of a few weeks, our team hosted affordable housing sessions, discussed development strategies, financing structures and toured Sendero Verde, our mixed-income community in East Harlem. #AffordableHousing #AffordableHousingDevelopment #ProjectDestined #NextGenTalentAcademy #RealEstate #EarlyCareerOpportunities Nathan D. Taft, Max Jawer, Ben Kessler, Allie Kronthal, Nicole Z.

The most destructive wildfires in California history are expected to send insurance rates surging. Even before the fires, a shortage of affordable housing has had a negative impact on economic growth. CA is requiring Los Angeles to build 250,000 homes through 2029, 40% which will be affordable. Jonathan F.P. Rose believes there is a path forward; 'Newly built structures could show insurance companies it's safe to cover Los Angeles again. That means implementing housing regulations ... ramping up emergency and disaster planning,' he added. Thanks to Brannon Boswell and CoStar Group for this piece. #California, #Wildfires, #Insurance, #AffordableHousing, #LosAngeles, #NewDevelopment, #Development

Vivek Murthy, our retiring Surgeon General released a beautiful " Parting Prescription for America", describing the power of #relationships, #service and #purpose, and calling for #grace, #generosity, #kindness, #hope, #courage and #love. May this be woven into our culture- it will make us #stronger, more #compassionate and #resilient, and heal our #isolation and #anxiety. And it will grow the #common good. Thank you, Dr. Murthy. The Garrison Institute Garrison Institute International Jonathan Rose Companies Enterprise Community Partners Planetary Health Alliance Wellbeing Economy Alliance - WEAll Tsewang Namgyal Capital Institute Rebecca Henderson The On Being Project #thichnahthanh Wisdom 2.0 American Public Health Association American Medical Association Karen Rinaldi https://lnkd.in/ej4dW2wn