May 2026

Eight people, including Community Leader Karen Williams, stand in a row cutting a red ribbon with oversized scissors at Skyland Town Center Park's outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony. Trees and brick buildings are in the background. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

Skyland Town Center Park Dedicated to Community Leader Karen Williams

Elected city officials, community members, family and WC Smith colleagues gathered May 14 to celebrate the ribbon cutting and dedication of a community park at Skyland Town Center, named in honor of local leader Karen Williams. A long-time educator, community leader and passionate advocate for Skyland Town Center. Karen grew up in Ward 8 and […]

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Three people standing and holding ULI Visionary Leadership Award plaques in front of a backdrop with repeated "ULI" logos, celebrating Chris Smith of WC Smith. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

WC Smith Chair Chris Smith Receives ULI Visionary Leadership Award

ULI-Washington on April 28 honored WC Smith Chairman Chris Smith with its 2026 Visionary Leadership Award. The award, ULI noted, “recognizes a long-standing leader whose professional and philanthropic efforts have helped shape a sustainable and transformative future for the National Capital Region.” ULI cited the work Smith and WC Smith have done to build and

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