From the Ground Up: Valley Ridge, Phase II

Owner/developer: Valley Ridge Residences II LLC

General contractor: Larry Snyder & Co.

Architect: Krehbiel Architecture (Wichita, Kan.)

Engineers: Rozell Engineering Co., civil; Hartwell Structural Engineering (Wichita), structural; Mid-Kansas Engineering Consultants Inc. (Wichita), mechanical, electrical and plumbing

Size: 57,000 square feet

Estimated cost: $3.76 million

Lender: U.S. Bank and Missouri Housing Development Commission

Estimated completion date: April

Project description: The second phase of the Valley Ridge apartment complex comprises five, two-story buildings. Jennifer Baker, project manager at general contractor Larry Snyder & Co., said there will be 48 two- and three-bedroom units in this phase. The two-bedroom apartments are 865 square feet, while the three-bedroom units are 1,125 square feet. Most units will be offered to low-income qualified renters. Rent will be $430 per month for a two-bedroom unit and $490 per month for a three-bedroom unit. The 68-unit first phase was completed in October, Baker said, and a third phase of 44 units is planned.[[In-content Ad]]Compiled by Jennifer Muzinic. Springfield Business Journal brings you new projects each week. Send project info by e-mail to sbj@sbj.net or by fax to (417) 799-0603.