affordable, luxury living
for our residents;
value creation for our investors
About JPL Development
Started in 2015 by Rod Jones, John Porta, and Mike Lang, JPL Development offers our investors unmatched experience with a combined 100 years of development experience between the partners and over 30,000 units successfully delivered. We develop strategically located sites in markets where there is a need for affordable, market rate apartments.
Our team is involved in the entire development process, including site selection, land acquisition, financing, construction management, and property management. JPL Development focuses on strong mid-western cities where there is steady employment and population growth. We currently have over 1,000 units under construction within the Nashville, Denver, and Minneapolis metropolitan areas.
Mission
“JPL develops high-quality apartment communities in strategic locations. We provide luxury living for our residents at an affordable price and create value for our investors through our market expertise.”

Confidence
30,000 units successfully delivered between the partners.

Personal
Our team is involved in the entire development process.

Strategic
Sites located in markets in need of affordable rate apartments.
Our Team
Rod Jones
Rod began his career in 1981 as a licensed real estate broker selling residential properties while attending the University of Missouri. Upon graduation, he was hired by Leo Eisenberg Company, one of the largest developers of strip centers in the country at the time.
John Porta
John has been developing, constructing, and managing real estate for over 30 years. To start his career in the real estate business, John founded Porta Properties.
Mike Lang
Mike began his career in real estate building homes for several large builders including US Home Corporation and Century Home Builders, Inc.
PROJECTS
Edison at Spirit – Lakeville, MN (Minnesota)
150 apartments and 10 carriage homes – Under Construction – Completion date 8/1/2020
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Edison at Riverwood – Hermitage, TN (Nashville)
342 apartments and 10 carriage homes – Currently Under Construction
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Edison at Peytona – Gallatin, TN (Nashville)
304 units – Completed August 2018
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Edison at Rice Creek – Shoreview, MN (Minnesota)
Edison at Rice Creek-Phase 1 – Completed 5/2020 (48 townhomes + 4 carriage homes)
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Edison at Rice Creek-Phase 2 – 11/2020 (150 unit apt. building + 6 carriage homes)
Edison at Rice Creek-Phase 3 -11/2021 (150 unit apt. building +6 carriage homes)
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Edison at Rice Creek-Phase 1 – Completed 5/2020 (48 townhomes + 4 carriage homes)
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Edison at Avonlea – Lakeville, MN (Minneapolis)
146 units – Completed October 2018
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Wheat Ridge – 231 apartment units
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Edison at Bridlespur – Kansas City 104th & Wornall Rd
160-Unit apartment building
Start date was 5/1/2020 with an anticipated completion date of 4/2021
Contact Us
ADDRESS
St. Louis
353 Marshall Ave. Suite I
St. Louis, Missouri 63119
Phone
(314) 530-4100