A tall, dark brick building with illuminated details at dusk, with a purple and blue sky in the background.

Courtyard by Marriott

Meridian, MS. Marriott. 13-story historic tax credit renovation. Construction management and field supervision. Completed 2021.

Ahearn led construction management and field supervision on the renovation of a 13-story historic building into a Courtyard by Marriott, meeting National Park Service historic standards and Marriott brand standards at the same time.

THE SCOPE

Renovation of a 13-story historic building into a branded hotel.

Historic tax credit compliance with the National Park Service and the state historic preservation office.

Marriott franchise approval milestones.

Lender draw schedules and reporting.

A tall multi-story building under renovation, with scaffolding and construction equipment at the base, a street corner with traffic lights and cars parked, and a sign for a store named 'Joyce's Etc.' at the bottom.
A tall multi-story building with a decorative top, illuminated by the setting sun, stands at a busy city intersection with traffic lights, cars, and smaller buildings nearby.

HOW WE DELIVERED IT

Phased construction kept portions of the building operating, limiting lost revenue for the owner.

Historic documentation and Section 106 reviews coordinated alongside construction.

Closeout documentation that supported tax credit certification and the lender's final draw.

AT A GLANCE

Brand: Courtyard by Marriott.

Location: Meridian, MS.

Role: Construction management and field supervision.

Type: 13-story historic tax credit renovation.

Completed: 2021.


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