Track Record

Combined Experience.

A complete record of projects developed, managed, and delivered by Kacy Keys and Charles Wise — across Praxis Development Group and their prior careers.

$1.5B+
Combined Career Project Value
3M+ SF
Total Building Area Delivered
40+
Years Combined Experience
WBE
Certified Business Enterprise
Full Track Record

Project history.

Praxis Development Group — Current Portfolio. Ground-up, mixed-income and institutional projects, active and recently completed.

Clark on 54th
Ground-Up · Mixed-Use · Under Construction
Clark on 54th — 5365 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, CA · Crenshaw / South LA · 48 Units · Praxis Development Group
201 Sotello Street
Ground-Up · Podium · In Development
201 Sotello Street
Lincoln Heights · Los Angeles, CA · Across from Los Angeles State Historic Park · 464 Units · Praxis Development Group
West Angeles Church Family Life Center
Institutional · Mixed-Use · Opened October 2024
West Angeles Church Family Life Center
3600 Crenshaw Blvd · Los Angeles, CA · 40,500 SF · Praxis Development Group
Owner/Developer — Praxis Development Group

Clark on 54th — 5365 Crenshaw Blvd

48 Units (10 VLI) + 1,960 SF Commercial · 46,626 GBA · 2022 – Est. 2026 · $25M · Under Construction

A six-story mixed-use building at 5365 Crenshaw Blvd featuring five residential levels (Type III-A) over a Type I-A podium — delivering 48 for-rent units including 10 Very Low-Income units and 1,960 SF of ground-floor commercial space. Developed in JV with longtime property owners, Clark on 54th is a model of equitable development and legacy ownership preservation in the Crenshaw corridor. The project uses State Density Bonus Law and AB 2097 to maximize affordability and community impact. Black-owned, woman-led, and community-rooted.

Executive Developer — Praxis Development Group

201 Sotello Street

464 Units · Mixed-Income · Est. Construction Start 2027 · $230M+ · Pre-Development

A large-scale ground-up podium development bringing 464 mixed-income residential units to Lincoln Heights, directly across from Los Angeles State Historic Park. The project is being delivered on behalf of the Riboli family, who have owned the property for generations — exemplifying Praxis's model of partnering with legacy landowners to realize long-held land value. Praxis is stewarding entitlements and capital formation for this landmark multifamily project, representing the firm's capacity to execute complex, institutional-scale development in the urban core. The project reflects Praxis's commitment to addressing the city's critical housing shortage at meaningful scale.

Fee Developer / Principal Development Executive — Praxis Development Group

West Angeles Church Family Life Center

40,500 SF Annex + 400-Car Parking Structure · Opened October 2024 · $27M · Delivered On Budget

A 4-story, 40,500 SF institutional campus development for one of Los Angeles' most prominent faith-based organizations. The project encompasses office, chapel, banquet hall, classroom, and community spaces — delivered on time and on budget. Praxis served as fee developer and principal development executive, managing the full development process from design through construction completion. Charles led construction management on-site throughout the build.

Seritage Growth Properties · Kacy 2016–2019 · Charles 2016–2021

Adaptive reuse at scale.

Landmark conversions of former retail anchors into mixed-use destinations across the Western United States.

Mark 302 Santa Monica
Adaptive Reuse · Mixed-Use · Completed 2021
Mark 302 · Sears Santa Monica
302 Colorado Ave · Santa Monica, CA · ~120K SF · Kacy Keys · Charles Wise
The Collection at UTC
Adaptive Reuse · Mixed-Use · Completed 2021
The Collection at UTC
San Diego, CA · 313K SF · Kacy Keys · Charles Wise
Overlake Plaza
Master Planning · Mixed-Use · Seritage
Overlake Plaza — Master Plan
Redmond, WA · 14-Acre Sears Redevelopment · 500 Units · Kacy Keys · Project Executive
Kacy Keys · Project Executive | Charles Wise · Project Lead – Development & Construction (Seritage)

Mark 302 · Sears Santa Monica

63,552 SF Market Hall + 56,324 SF Creative Office · Completed 2021 · Total Project Cost ~$90M · Core & Shell 2021

A landmark adaptive reuse of the historic Sears Santa Monica building into a mixed-use urban destination. The four-story project delivers a dramatic market hall concept on the basement and first floors, with creative office on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The 4th floor and roof are entirely new additions featuring a dramatic skylight/atrium concept extended through the floor plate. Kacy led all aspects from concept through entitlement — including Landmarks Commission and Coastal Commission approvals. Charles managed underwriting, JV negotiations, construction management, tenant negotiations, and entitlement for use changes.

Kacy Keys · Project Executive | Charles Wise · Development, JV & Construction (Seritage)

The Collection at UTC

313K SF Total (226K Retail + 54K Office + 33K Fitness) · Completed 2021 · $97M

Adaptive reuse of an existing Sears anchor at the UTC mall in San Diego into a 313,000 SF mixed-use destination featuring retail, creative office, and fitness uses. Kacy led all project aspects for Seritage Growth Properties — concept, entitlement, budget, pro forma, design, construction, capital raise, and lease-up. Charles managed development underwriting, JV negotiations, construction management, lease negotiations, and tenant improvement delivery.

Kacy Keys · Project Executive (Seritage Growth Properties)

Overlake Plaza — Master Plan

14 Acres · 500 Residential + 266K SF Office + 210 Hotel Rooms · 2016–2021 · Master Plan Approved

Kacy served as Project Executive for the redevelopment of a 14-acre former Sears site in Redmond, Washington into a vibrant mixed-use community. The master plan encompasses 500 residential units, 266,000 SF of office, and 210 hotel rooms across four parcels with outdoor community park areas and integrated retail. Kacy oversaw all aspects — concept development, entitlement, JV partnership negotiations for each development phase, and budget and pro forma forecasting.

Sears / K-Mart Redevelopment Series · 2017–2021

One million square feet, repositioned.

Charles Wise · Project Lead. CA · NV · UT · CO · Western United States. Over 1 Million SF Redeveloped GLA · 22 Tenant Spaces · 8 Locations.

Cinemark Roseville
Adaptive Reuse
Sears Roseville
Roseville, CA · 141K SF · Cinemark, Round One Entertainment, AAA · Completed 2021
Sears North Hollywood
Adaptive Reuse
Sears North Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA · 151K SF · Burlington, Ross Dress for Less · Seismic Retrofit · Completed 2020
Sears Carson
Adaptive Reuse
Sears Carson
Carson, CA · 163K SF · Burlington, Ross, Gold's Gym, Sola Salon, Aldi · Completed 2019
Eastern Commons
Adaptive Reuse
K-Mart Thornton
Thornton, CO · 196K SF · VASA Fitness · 12.9-Acre Master Plan (315 units) · Completed 2019
1M+ SF · 22 Tenant Spaces · 8 Locations

Sears / K-Mart Redevelopment Series

Charles Wise · Project Lead – Development & Construction (Seritage Growth Properties) · 2017–2021 · CA · NV · UT · CO

Charles served as Project Lead for Seritage Growth Properties across 8 Sears and K-Mart conversions throughout the Western United States — repositioning former retail anchors into productive, multi-tenanted commercial destinations. Each project involved concept design, marketing, leasing strategy, tenant negotiations, design development, construction management, and grand opening delivery of all tenant spaces. Key tenants: Cinemark · Burlington · Ross · Gold's Gym · Round One · At Home · Seafood City · VASA Fitness.

01

Sears Roseville

Roseville, CA · 141K SF · Cinemark, Round One Entertainment, AAA · Completed 2021

02

Sears North Hollywood

North Hollywood, CA · 151K SF · Burlington, Ross Dress for Less · Seismic Retrofit · Completed 2020

03

Sears Carson

Carson, CA · 163K SF · Burlington, Ross, Gold's Gym, Sola Salon, Aldi · Completed 2019

04

K-Mart Henderson

Henderson, NV · 123K SF · At Home, Seafood City, Jollibee · Completed 2018

05

Sears Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · 150K SF · Round One Entertainment · Completed 2019

06

Sears Reno

Reno, NV · 184K SF · Round One Entertainment · Completed 2019

07

Sears West Jordan

West Jordan, UT · 201K SF · Burlington, Airborne Sports, At Home · Completed 2017

08

K-Mart Thornton

Thornton, CO · 196K SF · VASA Fitness · 12.9-Acre Master Plan (315 units) · Completed 2019

JH Snyder Company · Kacy 2005–2016 · Charles 2012–2016

Ground-up, on time and on budget.

Towers, creative office campuses, and Class-A commercial space delivered across Los Angeles and the South Bay.

The Vermont
Ground-Up · Mixed-Use · High-Rise · Completed 2014
The Vermont
3150 Wilshire Blvd · Los Angeles, CA · 464 Units · Kacy Keys · Charles Wise
959 Seward
Office · Ground-Up · Completed 2015
959 Seward — Creative Office Campus
959 Seward St · Hollywood, CA · 250K SF · Kacy Keys · Charles Wise
1601 Vine Hollywood
Office · Ground-Up · Opened 2017
1601 Vine — Boutique Class-A Office
1601 Vine St · Hollywood, CA · 110K SF · Kacy Keys · Charles Wise
5250 Lankershim
Office · Ground-Up · JH Snyder Company
5250 Lankershim — Office Building
North Hollywood, CA · NoHo Arts District · 180K SF · Kacy Keys
Gateway El Segundo
Office · Ground-Up · Mixed-Use · JH Snyder Company
Gateway El Segundo — Office & Retail Campus
El Segundo, CA · South Bay · 341K SF · Kacy Keys
JH Snyder Company · Kacy Keys & Charles Wise

The Vermont

464 Units + 31K SF Retail · 724,200 SF Total · Completed 2014 · $210M Cost · $283M Sale

One of the most significant multifamily developments in Los Angeles — a 7-story parking podium supporting two residential towers of 23 and 29 stories, delivering 464 apartment units and 31,000 SF of retail along Wilshire Blvd. Kacy led entitlement, financing and development through delivery, including the capital raise. Charles managed construction from groundbreaking through Certificate of Occupancy, overseeing a $150M construction budget and coordinating all trades. Delivered on time and on budget.

JH Snyder Company · Kacy Keys & Charles Wise

959 Seward — Creative Office Campus

250,000 SF Creative Office Campus · Completed 2015 · $133M

A 250,000 SF creative office campus in Hollywood delivering Class-A workspace for entertainment and media tenants. Kacy completed the entitlement and building permit process and worked on design development, the capital raise and financing. Charles managed the construction from groundbreaking through Certificate of Occupancy. Delivered on time in 24 months.

JH Snyder Company · Kacy Keys & Charles Wise

1601 Vine — Boutique Class-A Office

110,000 SF Boutique Class-A Office · Opened 2017 · $69M

A boutique 110,000 SF Class-A office building at the intersection of Hollywood's entertainment and tech corridors. Kacy sourced the deal, negotiated the acquisition and Development Agreement with the former Community Redevelopment Agency and City of Los Angeles, and was involved in all aspects of entitlement, financing, capital raise, real estate transactional work, and building permit. Charles managed construction from start through Certificate of Occupancy. Delivered on time in 24 months.

JH Snyder Company · Kacy Keys

5250 Lankershim — Office Building

180,000 SF Office Building · JH Snyder Era · Completed

A 180,000 SF office building in North Hollywood anchoring the NoHo Arts District. Kacy led all aspects — entitlement, negotiations with the former Community Redevelopment Agency for a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) and tax increment financing, and full project execution. A complex public-private partnership delivering significant Class-A office space to North Hollywood.

JH Snyder Company · Kacy Keys

Gateway El Segundo — Office & Retail Campus

330K SF Office + 11K SF Retail · JH Snyder Era · Completed

A 330,000 SF office and retail campus in El Segundo delivering major employment space in the South Bay. Kacy led subdivision, entitlement, and full build-out of the retail component, and was involved in all Cap-X planning and capital project execution for this major commercial development.

Affordable Housing & Community Development

Mixed-income, by design.

Public-private partnerships and arts-district catalysts delivering affordable rental, for-sale, and live/work housing.

Ontario Town Center
Ground-Up · Affordable · Mixed-Use
Ontario Town Center
Ontario, CA · 300 Units · Kacy Keys (JH Snyder Company)
NoHo Lofts and NoHo Commons
Ground-Up · Mixed-Use
NoHo Lofts & NoHo Commons
North Hollywood, CA · NoHo Arts District · 292 Units · Kacy Keys (JH Snyder Company)
JH Snyder Company · Kacy Keys

Ontario Town Center

160 Affordable Units + 140 Townhomes · CRA Negotiations · Public-Private Partnership · Completed

A mixed-income community development delivering 160 affordable rental units and 140 for-sale townhomes in Ontario. Kacy led negotiations with the Community Redevelopment Agency to structure the public-private financing, entitlements, and project approvals — reflecting a long-standing commitment to affordable housing production and community-serving development in Southern California.

JH Snyder Company · Kacy Keys

NoHo Lofts & NoHo Commons

278 Loft Units + 14 Live/Work Units + 60K SF Retail · North Hollywood Arts District · Completed

Two complementary mixed-use developments in the North Hollywood Arts District — NoHo Lofts and NoHo Commons — delivering 278 loft-style apartments, 14 live/work units, and 60,000 SF of street-level retail. A catalyst project in the transformation of North Hollywood into a vibrant creative and arts corridor. Kacy led all aspects of development from entitlement through delivery.

Kacy Keys · Head of Development & General Counsel, JH Snyder Company

Additional JH Snyder projects.

Additional projects from Kacy's decade-long tenure as Head of Development and General Counsel at JH Snyder Company, spanning affordable housing, mixed-use residential, entertainment, and office development across Los Angeles.

01

5757 Wilshire Blvd @ Curson

260K SF office building. Kacy fully entitled the project through the City of LA. Open 2020.

02

The Crescent

88 luxury apartments + 40K SF office. Involved in financial workout and conversion to short-term corporate housing. Open 2006.

03

NoHo Lofts & Laemmle Theater

Led development of the Laemmle NoHo 7, a seven-screen theater alongside 5250 Lankershim; negotiated the JDA with Laemmle Theater Group. Opened December 2011.

04

Sunset & Vine — 1555 Vine St

Multi-family apartments over retail. Entitlement and signage program while at Allen, Matkins as Land Use Counsel. Open 2004.

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While serving at the Mayor's Office of Economic Development, Kacy drafted and spearheaded the City of Los Angeles's Adaptive Reuse Ordinance — the foundational legislation that transformed downtown LA by enabling the conversion of vacant and underutilized historic commercial buildings into multifamily housing.
Kacy Keys · Mayor's Office of Economic Development · Drafted 1998 · Adopted by the City 1999
Kacy Keys — City Hall, Law Practice & Consulting · 1997–2005

Los Angeles Adaptive Reuse Ordinance.

Drafted by Kacy at the Mayor's Office of Economic Development in 1998 and adopted by the City in 1999. The ordinance catalyzed conversion of dozens of historic downtown LA buildings to housing.

The ordinance became a national model for urban adaptive reuse policy and directly catalyzed the residential revival of downtown Los Angeles. Across her years at City Hall, in private law practice and as a consultant, Kacy was involved in the development agreements and entitlements for several landmark projects across the city:

01

Staples Center (Crypto.com Arena)

Negotiated the Development Agreement and Owner Participation Agreement for the home of the Lakers, Clippers, and Kings. Opened 1999.

02

Hollywood & Highland

Negotiated the Development Agreement for the retail and entertainment center at Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave. Opened 2001.

03

Old Bank District — DTLA

First project under the Adaptive Reuse Ordinance. Three historic buildings converted to multifamily; first building opened with 70 loft apartments + 11,500 SF retail. Section 108 HUD loan negotiation. Opened 2000.

04

Spring Street Lofts — 650 S. Spring St

Adaptive reuse of a historic building into loft apartments. Entitlement and permitting. Opened 2001.

05

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Furthering entitlements and permitting for the fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center, designed by Frank Gehry. Opened 2003.

06

Ebony Rep. Theater / Nate Holden PAC

New 400-seat Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, home of Ebony Repertory Theatre. Financing, entitlement and construction. Opened 2004.

07

The Solair — 3785 Wilshire Blvd

186 condominiums over retail near the Wilshire/Western station. Negotiated the joint development agreement among Metro, the City and the developer. Opened 2008.

Expertise

Regulatory & entitlement credentials.

The Praxis team brings practical, deal-tested knowledge of California housing law and the Los Angeles entitlement process — built through years of navigating real projects from acquisition to certificate of occupancy.

State Law

AB 1287

Density bonus for additional affordable units above baseline requirements.

City Process

LADBS Navigation

Established relationships and process fluency across LA's permitting system.

Certification

WBE Certified

Praxis is a certified Women Business Enterprise.

Strategy

NOAH Preservation

Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing repositioning with LAHD compliance expertise.

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