We are a team with proven experience in delivering equitable community-serving projects. We are dedicated to Ithaca.

The SouthWorks development team is a partnership that brings together extensive experience in development, construction, and placemaking, along with proven track records in delivering equitable community-serving projects.

The values-aligned team is led by SHIFT Capital, a nationally recognized neighborhood investment group who executes real estate projects and financing strategies that create equitable and mixed-income communities for the long-term. SHIFT is partnering with L Enterprises, US Ceiling Corp and Xylem bringing together a diverse team across disciplines, generations and project experiences with a collective vision to create places and spaces where people come first and communities thrive.

SHIFT Capital

SHIFT is a Certified B Corporation® missioned to building just and equitable neighborhoods that create shared and sustainable economic opportunity and growth, and impact that unites people, businesses, neighborhoods, and cities.
L Enterprises

Ithaca area based L Enterprises, led by David Lubin, has led the strategy and site planning on the site for more than a decade. Lubin has more than 40 years of experience in development and adaptive reuse throughout the Southern Tier.
US Ceiling Corp

US Ceiling Corp, led by Melissa James-Geska, is an award-winning New York State Certified Minority- and Woman-owned Business Enterprise, committed to creating inclusive, equitable employment opportunities and communities that thrive.
Xylem Projects

Xylem Projects, led by Nnenna Lynch, is a mission-driven company dedicated to creating thriving communities. Xylem is a New York City and New York State Certified Minority- and Woman-owned Business Enterprise.