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

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

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

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

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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A group of people stand in front of the Washington School for Girls' new campus at THEARC, holding large scissors and cutting a red ribbon at the building entrance. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

Ribbon Cut on Phase IV of THEARC, the new Washington School for Girls Campus

A diverse group of well-wishers gathered Dec. 9 for the ribbon cutting of THEARC Phase IV, the new home for the Washington School for Girls. One of the original 14 nonprofit partners at THEARC, WSG is a private Catholic, tuition-free school that primarily serves girls living in DC’s Wards 7 & 8. The students have

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2025 Bill Smith Award Presented to Glenda Walker

Congratulations to Glenda Walker, who is the recipient of the 2025 Bill Smith Award. Glenda, a senior vice president of property management, was given the award at the corporate holiday party Dec. 12. The award was established to honor Bill Smith, WC Smith’s founder, and recognize a colleague who embodies the values that Mr. Smith

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