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02 Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

03 Public-Private Partnerships (P3s)

04 Holistic, Efficient Design

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WESTRIDGE HILLTOP
2020
Affordable Housing
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VASEO APTS
2021
Workforce Housing
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SUMMIT CLUB
2024
Mixed-Income Housing, Workforce Housing
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WILSHIRE VERMONT
2024
Mixed-Income Housing, Transit-Oriented
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The Economic Imperative of Workforce Housing in California
June 14, 2025
How Mixed-Income Developments Foster Resilience
July 14, 2025
Unlocking Transit Synergies: Mixed-Use & Accessibility
August 14, 2025
SB 79 Housing Near Transit: A Game-Changer for California
September 16, 2025

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Skyraad Partners

MET LOFTS

Urban Life, Elevated

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Year:

2009-2017

Category:

Mixed-Income Housing

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Met Lofts is an eight-story, 264-unit urban loft building at 1050 Flower St, DTLA—featuring studio to two-bedroom units with open kitchens and panoramic skyline views. Completed in 2006, it includes 11,000 sq ft of ground-floor retail, EV charging, fitness center, and pool deck, and serves a mix of market-rate and workforce residents.

“He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in sophisticated financial structuring of multifamily. He is relationship-focused, solution-oriented, and extremely detailed… he is responsive, friendly, and a joy to be around.”

Kelly Modén | President, cREate development

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SkyRaad Partners is a pioneering development and consulting real estate firm dedicated to creating high-quality, sustainable communities that meet the diverse needs of today’s urban populations. Our expertise lies in delivering innovative workforce and mixed-income housing solutions, seamlessly integrated within dynamic, transit-oriented communities.

1. Approach

We go beyond traditional development. With two decades of experience, we combine sharp financial strategy with a social mission to address today’s housing crisis. We believe housing is a foundation for opportunity, and every neighborhood deserves access to quality, well-connected living.

Core Values: Inclusivity, Innovation, Impact.

2. Work

Our work reflects a commitment to revitalization through equitable design and long-term community value. We activate sites others overlook—creating space for families, educators, essential workers, and small businesses to thrive together.

3. History

Our team focuses on solving challenges with impactful solutions. With 20 years of experience in real estate, fund management, and housing finance, we bring strategic insight to complex developments and are committed to addressing the housing shortage with equitable solutions.

4. Leadership

Maati Benmbarek is a leader in affordable and workforce housing. With 20 years of experience in real estate, fund management, and housing finance, he combines financial precision with a strong commitment to equitable housing. His track record includes over $1 billion in assets under management, $900 million in successful realized investments, and over $50 million in tax credit placements within the last decade.

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Strategic Housing Solutions

“Maati’s expertise in tax-exempt bonds and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits was invaluable for our acquisition, which only increased our confidence in further pursuing new affordable housing investments including the Monarch Hillside development project in San Diego.”

— Ali Akbar

Director of Transactions, Invesco

Workforce & Mixed-Income Housing

Income-targeted development strategies
LIHTC + Bond structuring
Needs-based design for diverse households
Strategic site selection near employment zones

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Affordable Housing Solutions

Full lifecycle compliance management
Stacked funding structures
Public-private finance innovation

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Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

Pedestrian-friendly mixed-use projects
Zoning, density, and transportation alignment
Parking reduction and ridership support

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Public-Private Partnerships (P3s)

Efficient deal structuring
Risk management and stakeholder alignment
Ground lease and land value strategies

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Holistic, Efficient Design

Constructability-first design coordination
Cross-disciplinary collaboration
Energy efficiency focus

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Impact. Discipline. Vision.

We blend financial discipline with mission-aligned vision to deliver long-term, socially responsible value. Our expertise spans complex funding, regulatory variations, and high-impact public-private development. As demand grows for affordable, connected housing, we lead the way.

— Maati Benmbarek

Managing Director of SkyRaad Partners

Why Partner with SkyRaad

Impact-first, returns-optimized
Long-term asset stability
Regulatory experience
Resident-focused design

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SB 79 Housing Near Transit: A Game-Changer for California
September 16, 2025
Unlocking Transit Synergies: Mixed-Use & Accessibility
August 14, 2025
How Mixed-Income Developments Foster Resilience
July 14, 2025
The Economic Imperative of Workforce Housing in California
June 14, 2025

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Elevating lives through equitable, transit-accessible housing.

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