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WC Smith Ranks Among Top DC Companies for Corporate Giving

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WC Smith was recognized June 4 for our charitable giving and community engagement, ranking 11th among mid-sized companies in the Washington Metropolitan area for 2024, as compiled by the Washington Business Journal. The newspaper organizes its awards by company size – large, mid-sized and small. WC Smith was among the honorees in the mid-sized companies. Fifty-five […]

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Skyland Town Center Park Dedicated to Community Leader Karen Williams

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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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WC Smith Chair Chris Smith Receives ULI Visionary Leadership Award

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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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Skyland Town Center Makes the “Elite 8” at March Madness

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Skyland Town Center was honored at the 2026 “March Madness,” making the “Elite 8” of transformative private-public projects. Sponsored by the Office of Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), March Madness is DC’s annual business showcase of new real estate, housing and workforce support initiatives. This year, DMPED recognized a notable project from

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WC Smith Properties Earn Top Reputation Honors

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The Frontenac, a WC Smith-managed property, was the #1 ranked apartment communities nationwide in J Turner Research’s TALi awards, while another WCS property, 2800 Woodley was ranked #3. The award recognizes the top-100 communities with the highest TALi (Turner Apartment Loyalty Index) Survey Scores. In addition, two Smith properties were among J Turner Research’s overall 2025 “Elite 1%”

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Chris Smith to Receive ULI Visionary Leadership Award

By / / In the News

Congratulations to WC Smith Chairman Chris Smith, who is the 2026 recipient of ULI-Washington’s 2026 Visionary Leadership Award. The award, ULI-W notes, “recognizes a long-standing leader whose professional and philanthropic efforts have helped shape a sustainable and transformative future for the National Capital Region.” ULI noted the work Chris and the company have done to build and

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Rahsaan Bernard Named Chief Operating Officer for WC Smith

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Rahsaan Bernard will be joining WC Smith as Chief Operating Officer, starting Jan. 5, 2026. In his new position on the executive team, Rahsaan will manage external relationships for the WC Smith enterprise. This will include interacting with DC government officials, including the mayor’s office, DC Council, and DC government agencies. Rahsaan will also work

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