Geoffrey Reid joins Blue River Development as a Strategic Partner

Blue River Development Welcomes Geoffrey Reid as Strategic Partner

Atlanta-based Blue River Development, LLC is pleased to welcome Geoffrey Reid to its growing team as a Strategic Partner. "In my 22-year career, I’ve never seen a better land guy than Geoffrey," said Managing Principal Brad Cooper. “We are super excited to bring him on as a partner. His exceptional skills make him the perfect fit for the dream team we[...]

Who is Driving the Housing Market - Millennials and Boomers

St. Bourke Examines Who is Driving the Housing Market – Millennials and Boomers

Millennials and Boomers - Both seek walkability and amenities such as shopping, dining, and entertainment St. Bourke, a leading asset management and property development company, examines the driving forces behind the current housing market. With the company's expertise in developing lots for single-family home builders and designing dynamic communities for sale and rent, St. Bourke has a unique understanding of the market[...]

Kevin Cardinal, Director of Land Development

Blue River Development Names Kevin Cardinal Director of Land Development

Atlanta-based Blue River Development, LLC is pleased to add Kevin Cardinal as Director of Land Development to its growing team. "Kevin’s depth of experience in land development and engineering is a huge asset to Blue River Development," Managing Principal Brad Cooper said. “We are excited to add him to our team as he will be instrumental in bringing projects from dirt[...]

Caroline Weyer promoted to Director of Investor Relations

Caroline Weyer Promoted to Blue River Development Director of Investor Relations

Atlanta-based Blue River Development, LLC is looking to the future while reflecting on the past. With a current pipeline of 6,000 lots, the development company is making a capital push this year to be ready strategically for construction in 2024. Part of Blue River’s strategy is the recent promotion of Caroline Weyer to Director of Investor Relations. In this new[...]

Cobb county development off Factory Shoals Road

Blue River Development Closes on Two Cobb County Developments

Atlanta-based Blue River Development, LLC recently closed on two new Cobb County developments – Sophie’s Park in Mableton and Laura’s Walk in the city of Marietta. "We are excited to start land development on both of these Cobb properties," Managing Principal Brad Cooper said. "With a shortage of homes in the metro area, these communities are well-positioned to help meet the[...]

land development at sierra creek

Push Forward with Land Development

Land development takes time. St. Bourke reminds home builders and others that making the decision to delay land development now will only put them behind the curve in 18-24 months when interest rates return to palatable levels and demand rebounds. It takes time to develop a community. While the general expectation is that critical factors like interest rates and available home[...]

Blue River Development Managing Principals Michael and Brad Cooper

Royal Estates: 74-Acre Hwy 211 Project in Winder is Zoned

Atlanta-based Blue River Development, LLC recently closed and received zoning and development approvals on Royal Estates, a master-planned residential subdivision with single-family homes off Highway 211 near the terminus of the West Winder Bypass. Slated for 173 single-family homes, the 74-acre property was part of a family estate since the 1800s. Royal Estates is located near the West Winder Bypass on[...]

Parkland Communities Wins South Gwinnett Zoning for Windance Lake

Parkland Communities is pleased to announce zoning approval for Windance Lake, a 111 single-family home community in south Gwinnett County. The 50.87-acre property is located on Beaver Road in Loganville; projected home prices start from low $400,000s. This area of Gwinnett County is known for its equestrian lifestyle, with many beautiful horse farms that create a quiet pastoral setting for[...]

Georgian Acres Community Amenities Little Fox Lake

Community Amenities: Creativity Takes Precedence

St. Bourke integrates amenities that complement communities St. Bourke, an Atlanta-based asset management and property development company, thinks about community amenities differently post pandemic. Amenities are no longer a “luxury” feature of higher priced communities; amenities now a necessary component when designing and constructing a successful community. “Residents want to live, work and play in their own communities with a strong emphasis[...]