NEW YORK, NY - GID, a vertically-integrated real estate owner, operator, developer and investor with $32.1 billion in assets under management, announced the continued expansion of GID Residential Partners, its national development platform, with a strategic entry into the Mid-Atlantic market. The initiative will be led by industry veteran Duncan Jones, who joins the firm as Senior Managing Director.
Building on GID’s longstanding multifamily development experience, the entry into the Mid-Atlantic market, comprising Maryland, Washington D.C., Northern Virginia and North Carolina, represents an extension of the Company’s recently announced GID Residential Partners platform. GID's presence across these states reflects the firm's ongoing focus on expanding its private market real estate strategies in markets where fundamentals — including population growth, employment trends, and housing demand — have historically supported real estate investment activity.
“Expanding into the Mid-Atlantic represents a natural next step as we strategically scale GID Residential Partners,” said Sean Caldwell, President of GID Residential Partners. “The region offers a compelling opportunity for long-term growth, and Duncan’s strong experience across these markets positions him well to lead our efforts and establish a meaningful presence.”
Mr. Jones has 20 years of direct multifamily real estate experience, including 16 years as a developer across the broader Mid-Atlantic region, including Virginia, Washington DC, suburban Maryland and North Carolina. Mr. Jones has led and contributed to 25 communities and over 7,000 homes over the course of his career, spanning both rental and for-sale housing across a range of product types. For the past seven years, Mr. Jones led development activity with Akridge, where he served as Senior Vice President and Director of Multifamily.
“GID’s fully integrated platform provides a strong foundation to execute development opportunities across the Mid-Atlantic,” said Duncan Jones. “I look forward to working with the team to grow the platform and deliver well-designed communities in these key markets.”
GID Residential Partners builds upon GID’s vertically-integrated platform, including in-house development, design, construction and property management capabilities. Following its launch last year, the platform has established a pipeline of approximately 3,500 units across Atlanta, Houston, Austin, and Denver. The platform is currently expanding in Florida and Georgia, and plans to continue expanding into key markets in the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest and West.
“The Mid-Atlantic presents a strategic opportunity for our residential platform, supported by its resilient economic base and consistent demand for housing,” said John Gagnier, President, GID Development. “Bringing on experienced leaders like Duncan underscores our focus on building a high-quality team with local insight to support continued expansion in these key markets.”
GID has delivered landmark projects, including Waterline Square in New York, High Street in Atlanta and Cirrus and Stratus in Seattle. The firm’s vertically-integrated platform provides alignment with partners and consistency, and the expansion of GID Residential Partners will further enhance the firm’s visibility in the national multifamily market.