CHOC Real Estate Development

CHOC’s Real Estate Development division, led by VP Vince Nicholas, brings quality development expertise to site selection, acquisition, design, construction accounting, supervision, debt and equity structuring, and overall project management - highly complex and specialized services, all of which are crucial to navigating affordable housing funding programs.

Our division is well-versed in assisting smaller housing nonprofits through sponsorship, deal team assembly, and feasibility modeling to achieve affordability across California.

As a developer, CHOC successfully works with institutional partners to develop real estate projects such as housing for working families, child development centers, long-term care and senior assisted living, as well as other continuum of care projects.

Since 1984, CHOC has built a successful track record of serving institutional entities with complex real estate needs, such as multi-campus university and college systems, health care systems, and religious congregations and orders.

Featured Communities

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Placita Dolores Huerta

Coachella, California

The Monarch Apartment Homes

Palm Springs, California

Walnut Windmere Apartments

Davis, California

Meet The Real Estate Team

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Feliciano Vera | VP, Real Estate Finance

Feliciano Vera leads CHOC’s real estate finance strategy, structuring capital solutions that scale affordable housing across California. With 20+ years in development and finance, he has delivered 700+ units and over $500M in construction valuation, guiding projects from acquisition through full-cycle delivery.

Previously President, California Region at Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC), Feliciano built statewide partnerships and deployed capital to expand opportunity for underserved communities—experience that strengthens CHOC’s mission-driven financing and cross-sector collaboration today.

Feliciano holds an A.B. in Government from Harvard University and brings a policy-informed, equity-focused approach to community development.

Vincent Nicholas, VP, Real Estate Development

Vincent Nicholas leads CHOC’s Real Estate Development team, driving new acquisitions and shaping opportunities across emerging and established markets. Based in Palm Springs, he oversees projects from early development through construction, ensuring each community advances with strong momentum and consistent support. With 25+ years in real estate development and construction management, Vincent brings a rare breadth of experience—from national luxury hotel developments to mission-driven affordable housing. Since 2008, he has been deeply engaged in the affordable housing sector, applying his industry expertise to accelerate CHOC’s pipeline and elevate project delivery across our service area.

Mehmet Alademir, Project Manager

Mehmet joined CHOC in 2023 as a Project Coordinator, bringing a decade of hands-on design and project experience to our growing team. Before entering development, he spent ten years as a San Francisco–based project designer, contributing to public schools, high-end residential projects, commercial spaces, and multifamily affordable housing—including key work with another mission-driven developer. With both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Architecture, Mehmet pairs creative vision with technical expertise, advancing projects with precision, momentum, and a strong understanding of how thoughtful design enhances community impact.

Veronica Platt, Project Coordinator, Southern California

Veronica Platt joined CHOC in 2023 and quickly became an essential part of our Palm Springs team, supporting the management of all Southern California construction projects. Working closely with Joy Silver and Vincent Nicholas, Veronica keeps our regional pipeline moving with precision and momentum. She is also responsible for coordinating real estate development documentation, managing filings, and overseeing key office administration functions—ensuring our projects stay organized, compliant, and on track from day one.

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