At Fello, our vision is clear: to create communities where people of all abilities are included and truly belong. Our work goes beyond supporting individual people—it’s about reimagining neighborhoods, towns, and cities as the accessible, welcoming places they can and should be.

Through Fello Communities, we’re not just building homes, we’re building inclusive communities one person, one property, one neighborhood at a time.

Why We Build Communities That Welcome Everyone

We believe that housing is more than a place to live. It’s the foundation of a life filled with connection, dignity, and opportunity. That’s why Fello Communities designs, builds, and manages homes that reflect the people who live in them.

“Our work isn’t just about building structures—it’s about building communities we can all call home,” said Ross Benincasa, Senior Vice President of Community Development at Fello. “Our goal is to create communities where people from all walks of life can coexist together and feel equally safe, valued, and connected.”

Through innovative development projects, Fello Communities centers the voices of residents and local partners, laying the foundation for neighborhoods designed to support people of all backgrounds to live side by side.

Who We Build For

Our tenants are your neighbors—teachers, healthcare workers, service industry employees, and corporate ladder climbers. We build housing to serve the entire community, no matter who you are, at every stage of life.

While some of our tenants have disabilities, others do not. Our tenants reflect the communities around them and include everyone from very low-income earners to market-rate renters, local professionals to families transitioning out of homelessness, and big families to single parents moving out on their own.

No matter who you are or where you come from, when you live in a Fello Communities unit, you belong.

What We Build

Fello Communities prioritizes quality in every detail. Our homes offer modern amenities, beautiful living spaces, and easy access to schools, transit, and local resources. But more than that, they reflect our philosophy of inclusion. Every project is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves access to a home they’re proud to live in.

Our work prioritizes:

• Mixed-Income, Inclusive Housing: Our developments embrace a mixed-income model that brings together residents from diverse backgrounds and income levels.
• Universal Design & Accessibility: Accessibility is not an afterthought—it’s central to every design decision we make. We prioritize creating barrier-free spaces, guided by the lived experiences and needs of people with disabilities.
• Sustainable, Long-Term Impact: We build with the future in mind, focusing on resilient construction and ongoing property management that maintains quality and beauty.
• Partnership & Community: Our partnerships with local governments, funders, and communities ensure our projects have lasting positive effects on the neighborhoods they serve.

Today, Fello Communities includes over 50 properties across the region. Whether we’re renovating a single-family home or creating a new large-scale development, our approach remains the same: thoughtful, inclusive, and people-first.

How We Manage

Fello Communities doesn’t just build housing, we manage it, too. Our growing portfolio across Maryland is maintained with intention, investment, and a deep respect for the people who live there.

Our property management model includes:

• Ongoing maintenance and investment
• Regular evaluation of energy efficiency
• Supportive relationships with residents

We believe in dignity-driven property management, where responsiveness and trust are the standard—not the exception.

The Future of Inclusive Housing: What’s Next

By prioritizing inclusive design, sustainable practices, and community engagement, we’re building more than homes—we’re creating vibrant, welcoming neighborhoods where everyone belongs.

Here’s a look at what’s ahead:

• Easton Crossing: Construction is underway at Easton Crossing, a 6.5-acre mixed-use development on a former grain silo site in Easton, MD. The full development will include 140 residential units, where 30% are affordable housing, plus commercial space and public gathering areas.
• Silo Court: Construction will begin in Fall 2025 on this 28-townhome community. Silo Court will offer a mix of 4-bedroom units with garages and 3-bedroom units. With 25% of units designated as affordable for households earning 85% or below of the area median income (AMI), Silo Court makes housing accessible to all. 
• The Primrose House: Construction is complete for Phase One, which involved rebuilding two outbuildings to provide three new housing units. The project continues The Primrose House’s legacy as a historic house while contributing to Easton’s growth. 
• The Laura House: Construction will begin soon near downtown Easton. This 5,500-square-foot property will be converted into seven two-bedroom apartments, incorporating both affordable and market-rate housing.
• WB&A North: The expansion of an existing property in Severn, MD, is scheduled to begin construction in early 2026. This project will expand an existing duplex into a quadplex, adding two additional 2-bedroom units, one of which will be fully accessible.  
• Nursery Road: Starting in Summer 2025, Fello Communities will construct a fully accessible 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home that will support people with disabilities served by Fello.

Looking Ahead

Our work is far from over. Across Maryland, Fello Communities is actively planning and developing new projects that expand access to inclusive housing.

“As we continue to grow and expand, our focus will remain on accessibility, sustainability, and creating communities that reflect the diverse needs of the people who call them home,” said Ross. “We’re not just developing housing—we’re developing opportunities for people to live the lives they choose.”

At Fello Communities, we don’t just build homes. We build belonging.