Paca House Renovation & Addition

ENERGY STAR and Green Communities
  • Type: Supportive, Renovation with Addition
  • Project Size: 96 dwelling units, 3 buildings, 68,070 sqft
  • Location: Baltimore, MD
  • Developer/Owner: Somerset Development and Volunteers of America Chesapeake
  • Architect: KANN Partners (now Waldon Studio Architects)
  • Builder: Harkins Builders, Inc.
  • Energy Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Green Certification: Enterprise Green Communities 2015
  • Year Completed: 2021

“Volunteers of America said it will redevelop the property through a joint venture with Somerset Development LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based developer with a Baltimore office that focuses on urban revitalization projects. The Paca House upgrades will be financed through corporate and nonprofit grants, Volunteers of America Chesapeake funds, city community development funds and state low income housing funds and tax credits. The program will continue to offer supportive services and add services offered at the nearby Veterans Affairs Medical Center and other providers.” —Major Upgrades Planned For Paca House Program For Homeless Veterans, Baltimore Sun