The Madison at SoHo
ZOM Development will Celebrate Groundbreaking at
Tampa's Newest "SoHo District" Community

Tampa, FL — December 6, 1999 — ZOM's distinctive "SoHo District" apartment community, The Madison at SoHo, will celebrate the commencement of construction with a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, December 10, 1999, at 11:30 AM.

The Madison at SoHo is a 368-unit upscale apartment community with a unique urban design. This trendy neighborhood is strategically located between the Westshore and downtown Tampa business areas, adjacent to the upscale Hyde Park Historic District. Steve Patterson, ZOM's President and CEO, believes that the Madison product, with its capacity to be developed at high densities within existing city block patterns, represents a significant future trend in multifamily housing design.

Designed by Cooper Carry Architects, an internationally recognized firm specializing in urban building design, this innovative project will feature a central courtyard with a swimming pool and garden, and the clubhouse will include a fitness center, library/business center and entertainment facilities. The project's Development Manager, Greg West, adds that, "A superior level of quality and features will be offered, and varying architectural elevations, including Italian Renaissance and Post Modern, will be incorporated into the project. Distinguishing features include nine-foot ceilings, split-level entries, Roman tubs, walk-in closets and security alarms. Residents will be able to park their cars within a gated, three-level parking garage and walk directly into the residential buildings at the same level on which they are parked. Monthly rental rates begin at around $1,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, $1,300 for a two-bedroom, and $1,600 for a three-bedroom. Leasing is expected to begin in the winter of 2000."

ZOM has previously won 22 Aurora awards for projects it has developed, including a Golden Aurora for "Best Development Project" in 1997 and the prestigious Pillars Award for "Multifamily Development Firm of the Year" in 1999.