Consulting & Investments

Proven Track Record

Past Projects

 

Classic Lake has facilitated the placement of over $350 million of investment, providing critical financing for over two dozen community and economic development projects from new construction to adaptive reuse and historic rehabilitation across the country. Classic Lake provides supportive services to municipal agencies, real estate and housing developers, small businesses, healthcare and education institutions, fresh grocers, non-profits, and financial services firms, enabling them to bridge capital gaps. Classic Lake also works with developers to increase outreach and hiring of minority- and women-owned businesses to address workforce equity.

Project Locations

 
 

Cathedral Performing Arts Center, Cathedral High School - Los Angeles, CA

Cathedral High School (CHS), established in 1925, is an all-boys high school located in one of Los Angeles’ most economically and socially challenged neighborhoods. Enrollment averages 700 students; 70% Latino, 10% African American, 70% qualify for the Federal Free/Reduced Lunch Programs, and 87% receive tuition assistance. CHS consistently graduates 100% of its seniors, of which 80% are accepted to a four-year university. CHS is developing a $20 million, 48,000 square foot Performing Arts Center and Theater (PAC) to support the expansion of its fine arts, performing arts, and media production curriculum. The PAC will prepare students for opportunities in journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, and multimedia content production. In addition to the educational outcomes supported by the project, the PAC will provide community residents with professional and career development opportunities and serve as a community resource center for other service providing non-profit and impact agencies.

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"Working with Classic Lake Consulting on the Cathedral High School Performing Art Center’s $18 Million NMTC was like having a BWC West Coast Office. The high level of professionalism, integrity and commitment to excellence afforded us the ability to navigate unfamiliar territory and local politics seamlessly. We look forward to more collaborations that yield high impact outcomes!" 

-Bridget Chisholm, Managing Partner, BWC Consulting