Partnering for impact: W&D and The Vistria Group advance affordable housing

Walker & Dunlop’s Affordable Preservation team partnered with The Vistria Group in 2023 in a deal that united finance with societal impact in affordable housing. Here’s a deeper dive into what fueled the partnership.

Margaret Anadu, Senior Partner and Head of Real Estate at The Vistria Group explains: “In all our real estate investments, we seek to partner with organizations that prioritize creating quality, affordable housing, and share our vision for helping improve the economic mobility of the residents that call our buildings home.”

Private investment with a purpose

Since its inception in 2013, The Vistria Group has emerged as a firm that advocates for financial performance and societal benefits. The firm believes that sectors like housing, healthcare, financial services, and knowledge and learning solutions can thrive under a model that values both profit and social impact. The Vistria Group’s story is one of strategic innovation and sustainable growth.

The Vistria Group’s investment philosophy extends beyond conventional metrics. With over $12.3 billion in assets under management, The Vistria Group illustrates the integration of financial expertise and social responsibility, driving transformative growth that seeks to benefit communities and investors alike.

Read more about The Vistria Group’s impact investing initiatives.

Housing at the heart of societal impact

Affordable housing is foundational to The Vistria Group's mission of investing at the intersection of the public and private sectors in areas that are essential for the nation's economic and social well-being. The Vistria Group’s Real Estate team is deeply committed to investing in affordable housing projects that are both sustainable and accessible throughout the United States.

The power of partnership with Walker & Dunlop

The collaboration of The Vistria Group and W&D Affordable Preservation at Savannah at Southport, a vibrant community in West Sacramento, California, highlights the power of partnership between our two companies with an aligned mission. This project exemplifies our shared vision for affordable housing, striking a balance between community preservation and enhancing the quality of life for residents.

An all-affordable 228-unit garden-style mixed-income residential community, Savannah at Southport affordability will be maintained with all units being made affordable to families earning between 50 and 80 percent of AMI, thanks to the teamwork of The Vistria Group and W&D Affordable Preservation. Anadu shared her excitement, “Working with W&D’s team has been a rewarding journey. Together, we’re not just preserving homes; we're enhancing communities.”

Learn more about our exciting partnership with The Vistria Group in our latest Impact Report.