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Our Story

APD Solutions Real Estate Group (APDS) is an award-winning community and economic development firm providing services and strategies that impact distressed and underserved areas across the United States. Our perspective is that every community is unique and has positives that can be leveraged.

 

Our mission is to design strategies and assemble partners that will create socially responsible development, new investment growth, sustainability and quality of life in the communities we serve. 

 

Our staff brings nearly 300 years of combined industry experience to assist in responding to the decline of communities and restore the framework that makes neighborhoods desirable.

Core Objectives

Our core values are the driving force behind what we do and present a clear vision of the goals that we work to achieve every day.

Restore

To restore an environment where public-private collaboration is the catalyst for better physical community development and socio-economic outcomes.

Rebuild

To rebuild the economic infrastructure of communities regardless if they are historically challenged, undiscovered, or facing an emerging crisis.

Renew

To renew the lives of families and individuals by instilling hope and providing a safe path to responsible housing options and economic choices.

Founder

Vaughn Irons

"Growing a community is a complex undertaking.  We know that being successful is a blend of understanding the critical dynamics of community and economic development and the ability to apply that understanding to unique local situations."

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Our Services

1

Advisory

APDS provides evaluation, advice, planning, training, information, support, and resources that help achieve desired outcomes. Our team develops tailored approaches for each client based upon market realities and best practices.  

2

Program Management

APDS offers program management and grant administration services that offer oversight, compliance, and operational support in addition to birthing new approaches and creating a road map for future implementation.

3

Development

 APDS primarily focuses development efforts in areas that are distressed, underserved, or yet-to-be discovered. We have vast experience with infill projects that help reshape or repurpose the built environment. 

Outstanding Leadership & Best Company Award

CEO Of APD Solutions Real Estate Group receives Outstanding Leadership & Best Company Award at the Realty 2.0 Conference held at The Mirage, Las Vegas in 2022. 

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ICSC John T. Riordan International Scholarship Award

CEO Vaughn Irons one of 15 global leaders selected to receive prestigious International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation's scholarship in 2016.

CEO of the Year - Georgia Minority Business

APD Solutions CEO Vaughn Irons receives CEO of the Year Award by the Georgia Business Council in conjunction with the Atlanta Business Journal in 2014.

Awards & Recognition

Business of the Year - DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

APD Solutions receives DeKalb Chamber of Commerce 2017 APEX Business Award.

Golden Hammer Award - Habitat for Humanity

CEO Vaughn Irons awarded Golden Hammer Award by Habitat for Humanity 2014.

Atlanta Pace Setter Award - Atlanta Business Chronicle

APD Solutions awarded top privately held company in Metro Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in 2012.

"We applaud APD Solutions for their expertise, vision and the commitment to making our redevelopment effort unique and effective."

Richard A. Oden, Rockdale County Commission Chairman & CEO

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