SouthWorks: We are a team with proven experience in delivering equitable community-serving projects.

SouthWorks is a collaboration between SHIFT Capital, L Enterprises, USC Builds, and Xylem Projects, each contributing distinct strengths in development, construction, and placemaking. Our diverse, values-aligned team combines cross-generational expertise and a shared commitment to putting people first. Together, we are focused on creating spaces where communities can thrive, rooted in equity, long-term vision, and meaningful local impact.

We Are Committed to These Key Elements

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.
USC Builds

USC Builds, led by Melissa Suchodolski, is an award-winning New York State Certified Minority- and Woman-owned Business Enterprise, rooted in the principles of Unity, Social Impact, and Craftsmanship and specializing in subcontracting, general contracting, and real estate development.
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.