Buckingham Companies - Company Info
Completed Projects
The Shoppes at Providence
Location: Carmel, Indiana
48 Residential Units and 9 Retail Spaces
Date Completed: 2007
Project: The Shoppes at Providence are located on Old Meridian Street near Carmel Drive at the entrance to Providence at Old Meridian. The Shoppes offer street front cafes and retail stores with luxury loft apartments on the upper floors developed as part of the Providence at Old Meridian Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND).
Arden at Cool Creek
Location: Carmel, Indiana
Date Completed: 2007
Project: : Located on 136th Street and within walking distance of Old Town Carmel, Arden is adjacent to Cool Creek, tree preservation areas, and a future connection to the Monon Trail. Buckingham Companies acquired the property, designed the site and constructed the site improvements. Ryland Homes will complete the construction of their townhome units.
Providence at Old Meridian Apartments
Location: Carmel, Indiana
330 Residential Units, Commercial and Retail Uses
Date Completed: 2001
Providence at Old Meridian is Buckingham's signature development project. This mixed-use master planned community is designed according to New Urbanist principles and has become a model for urban development in the City of Carmel.
Providence at Old Meridian is a 23-acre mixed-use Traditional Neighborhood Development consisting of residential apartment homes, townhomes, recreational amenities, parks, and streetfront retail.
This award-winning community was designed by nationally renowned Looney Ricks Kiss Architects to create an urban village atmosphere and an active, pedestrian-friendly street environment. Streetscape details such as manicured landscaping, bronze sculptures, fountains, street furniture, and a network of sidewalks and paths encourage residents to walk and spend time outdoors, thus creating a strong sense of community. A café, outdoor seating, and amenity center located on Providence Boulevard provides a community gathering place and is home to numerous community events and activities. High quality architecture and building materials ensure a timeless sense of comfort.
Traditions on the Monon
Location: Carmel, Indiana
135 Traditional Townhomes
Date Completed: 2005
Traditions on the Monon includes 135 high-end, classic-styled townhomes located on approximately 12 acres at the north end of traditional Old Town Carmel. The stately homes are arranged along intimate streets, a landscaped courtyard, and the Monon Trail. The neighborhood features direct pedestrian access to the Carmel Arts & Design District, the Monon Trail and Cool Creek Trail. The proximity to the historical core of Carmel provided an urban opportunity to integrate Traditions on the Monon with the existing streetscape in the neighborhood, while providing on-street parking, similar lighting, signage, and other streetscape elements in the area. Centex Homes is currently under construction on the site.
Governor Square Apartments
Location: Carmel, Indiana
214 Residential Units
Date Acquired: 2004
Governor Square Apartments is located in the heart of Carmel, Indiana, an affluent northern suburb of Indianapolis. Governor Square is elegantly designed and conveniently located close to retail services, schools, and community amenities. The property was originally constructed in the 1970s and was acquired by Buckingham Companies in the fall of 2004. Buckingham had the opportunity to enhance the performance of the property through physical improvements and market repositioning. Buckingham implemented a million-dollar renovation program as well as a market repositioning strategy over the 12-month period following the acquisition date. Improvements included exterior wood replacement and painting, as well as a new and upgraded clubhouse and amenities center offering a fitness center, tanning services, business center and office space for on-site staff. The residences were upgraded to offer washer/dryer hookups, as well as new countertops, appliances, carpet, and paint. Governor Square is an excellent example of Buckingham's ability to take a well-located asset and create value through capital investment and management expertise.
Creekside at St Matthews Apartments
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
540 Residential Units
Date Acquired: 2003
Creekside at St. Matthews, located in the city of St. Matthews, an affluent suburb of Louisville, Kentucky, was acquired by Buckingham Companies and ING Realty Partners in the spring of 2003. The property had long suffered from capital neglect and low occupancy. Over a three-year period, Buckingham Companies' construction and management team implemented a multi-million-dollar renovation program that included interior residence upgrades, roofing and mechanical equipment replacement, landscaping upgrades, and the addition of an enhanced clubhouse, business center, resident activity center, and new offices for staff. The result of this capital improvement program and management effort has been an increase in occupancy of almost 20 percentage points over the first three years since acquisition.
Monon Place Apartments
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
136 Residential Units
Date Acquired: 2001
Monon Place Apartments was acquired by Buckingham Companies in the summer of 2001. This traditionally planned multifamily community offers one- and two-bedroom townhomes and loft units in one of the most exciting urban locations in the city of Indianapolis. Located along the Monon Trail in the village of Broad Ripple, Monon Place offers the best of urban living, appealing to young professionals and empty nesters alike. After the property was acquired, Buckingham Companies immediately implemented a million-dollar exterior and interior renovation which included new mechanical equipment, roof repairs, exterior paint, wood replacement, new windows and submetering for all utilities. The property currently enjoys strong occupancy and operating performance.
Reserve at Williams Glen Apartments
Location: Zionsville, Indiana
268 Residential Units
Date Completed: 2000
The Reserve at Williams Glen is located in the town of Zionsville, Indiana, to the northwest of Indianapolis. Zionsville is known for its old town charm complete with and brick streets and old-fashioned downtown. Developed by Buckingham Companies, the Reserve at Williams Glen faced a challenging entitlement process that lasted nearly five years. The outcome, however, has been highly successful, and the property enjoys strong occupancy. The property fills the niche for a Class A luxury multifamily rental community in this submarket. Residences feature 9-foot ceilings, polished nickel finishes, six-panel doors, interior security alarms, and attached garages. The property's on-site amenities include a clubhouse offering billiards, a full fitness facility, tanning, and a business center.
Fieldstone at Glenwood Apartments
Location: Village of Woodlawn, Ohio
264 Residential Units
Date Completed: 1999
Fieldstone at Glenwood Crossing is the multifamily component of a larger mixed-use project in the Cincinnati suburb of Woodlawn, Ohio. Buckingham Companies acquired the 45-acre site in the summer of 2000 and rezoned the property for a mix of commercial, retail, and housing uses. Fieldstone at Glenwood Crossing is a 264-unit one-, two-, and three-bedroom Class A multifamily rental community overlooking a 150-acre park and adjacent to over 80,000 square feet of new retail. The property offers modern features such as 9' ceilings, attached garages, and interior security alarms, among others. Community amenities include a restored 1800s historic dairy barn, which offers a full-service fitness facility, a pool, spa, billiards, business center, and community center.
Champion Farms
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
264 Residential Units
Date Completed: 2000
The Champion Farms apartment community was developed and built by Buckingham Companies in 2000. Champion Farms offers modern one-, two-, and three-bedroom multifamily rental units in the heart of the high-growth Springhurst area of Louisville, Kentucky. Adjacent to the Springhurst Town Center Mall, the community is located in close proximity to 1 million square feet of retail, and excellent schools. The entryway to Champion Farms is adorned with one of Buckingham's trademark public art pieces: an original bronze sculpture of a thoroughbred horse weighing over 1 ˝ tons. Property amenities include a beautifully furnished traditional clubhouse offering billiards, pool and spa area, business center and fully equipped fitness center, as well as offices for on-site staff. This community continues to perform at above-market occupancies due to the high-quality design and its unique location.