Why we're here
Turning Vision into Value
Founded in 2021 by John Akin and Jason Hughes, Impact Development Partners (IDP) was created to bring inspired multifamily communities to life across the Southeast. Backed by the unmatched project execution expertise of the Impact Development Management (IDM) team, we develop with purpose, precision, and people in mind.
Our Mission: Make a Greater IMPACT
We combine institutional-level investment, development, and project management expertise with entrepreneurial energy, flexibility, and drive. The result? A team that knows how to move fast, think smart, and bring bold visions to life.
Our Focus: Residents and Returns
From vibrant mixed-use destinations to thoughtfully designed multifamily communities, we build in high-growth markets to enhance lives and deliver exceptional returns for our investors.
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Experience You Can Build On
We’ve done it before. We’re doing it again—only better.
Meet john
Visionary. Leader.
Value Creator.
With more than 20 years of institutional development experience, John Akin has led the financing, acquisition, and development of over $4 billion in multifamily and mixed-use assets. Before founding Impact Development Partners, he served as EVP and Chief Investment Officer at one of the nation’s largest multifamily firms.
John is known for his market-leading relationships and a reputation for closing complex deals. His ability to connect the right people, align interests, and unlock value has made him a trusted partner to investors, developers, and community leaders alike.
John brings a hands-on, community-first mindset to every development. Together with Jason Hughes — a veteran in large-scale program delivery — their partnership creates exceptional outcomes for investors and lasting value for the communities they serve.
Learn more about John’s experience here.
Meet KURT
Deal Maker. Strategist. Connector.
As Vice President of Acquisitions, Kurt Adams drives site selection, acquisition, and entitlement efforts for Impact Development Partners, identifying high-potential opportunities and delivering shovel-ready projects to his development team.
A graduate of the University of Georgia with a BBA in Real Estate, Kurt began his career in investment sales before moving into development at RaceTrac, Inc. His expertise spans site selection, land acquisition, entitlements, and project management, having closed over 100 transactions and led the development of more than $550 million in commercial and multifamily assets.
Kurt is relationship-driven, results-oriented, and known for simplifying complexity. He brings clarity, strategy, and momentum to every project, playing a vital role in IDP’s continued growth.
Learn more about Kurt’s experience here.
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