Building Trust Since 2014
J Forrest Development is a full-service development company specializing in high quality, urban and suburban multifamily and mixed-use real estate developments across the East coast and Southeast markets. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life in the community we serve for both the public and private sectors. We offer in-house expertise that spans the entire development process including site selection and assembly, zoning and entitlements, financing, design, construction, marketing, leasing, and sales. We devote the time, energy, and resources to deliver our commitment.
We Think Beyond the Build.
We provide diversified quality services with superior results.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
As your trusted partner and representative we leverage our years of experience and development expertise to efficiently navigate your project from planning, programming, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout. Your project benefits from best practices and unparalleled advocacy.
DEVELOPMENT
With an entrepreneurial spirit and extensive private equity experience, we know how to rapidly identify and execute on attractive investment opportunities. J Forrest has a strong track record of collaborating with neighborhoods specific needs and identifying the highest and best use for each property to balance the interest of a community and equity returns.
CONSULTING
We provide a full spectrum of in-house design, development, and construction management services that include building enclosure, project specification, quality control and constructability review, waterproofing review, property inspection services, and owner advocacy in dispute resolution. We provide solutions for complex design and construction issues.
Recent Projects
Recent News
WE CELEBRATED THE GRAND OPENING OF THE OLIVER!
The Oliver, our new apartment community in Charlotte, NC celebrated its grand opening in June. We are proud to have developed the first development that includes affordable units as part of the city’s affordable housing density bonus program.
17-UNIT AFFORDABLE COMPLEX NOW
COMPLETE!
We are proud to have lead the development of a 17-unit affordable apartment complex that is set to diversify and better the quality of life in the Springdale community.
Testimonials
I had the pleasure of working with Jonathan during construction, he was so passionate and so caring. That love and dedication, shows in the quality of construction and of the complex… We need more complexes like this.
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- Renee Perkins Johnson, District 4 Representative, Charlotte City Council
The investment being made in and around Universal City is so important, this community is amazing and it’s accessible, in other words it’s affordable. Thank you, Jonathan, for making some affordable units.
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- Keith Stanley, CEO, University City Partners