Patty Rouse, co-founder of Enterprise Community Partners, Dies at 85

Posted under Industry News on March 21, 2012

Patricia “Patty” Traugott Rouse, who co-founded the Enterprise Foundation with her late-husband Jim Rouse, died March 5, 2012. She was 85. Rouse leaves a significant legacy in the affordable housing and community development world.

Established in 1982, the Enterprise Foundation, (now Enterprise Community Partners) has emerged as a leading provider of the development capital and expertise it takes to create decent, affordable homes and rebuild communities.

“Enterprise is forever indebted to Patty, our visionary co-founder, for her unwavering commitment and the groundbreaking legacy she has left the affordable housing and community development industry,” said Terri Ludwig, president and CEO of Enterprise Community Partners.

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