Construction is also progressing on Ridgecrest Oaks, the second phase of the redevelopment, located to the east of Heritage Oaks.
The 80-unit affordable senior community was approximately 68% complete as of June 30th, according to Newstar Development.
Construction is expected to wrap up in November, with lease-up and resident move-ins beginning in December.
Plans also call for a fourth and final phase, Grand Oaks II, which would replace the remaining 63 older public housing units to the north of the first three phases with another 120 affordable apartments.
In addition to housing, Grand Oaks II is planned to include green space, a sports court, and commercial space for a Head Start early childhood education facility.
Residents displaced during construction will receive Tenant Protection Vouchers to cover rent during relocation, along with additional relocation assistance provided under the Uniform Relocation Act.
The multi-phase redevelopment is part of the Greater Ridgecrest Master Plan, a long-term partnership between residents and Pinellas County focused on improved housing, safer pedestrian infrastructure, new parks, and neighborhood amenities.
The project also aligns with the Advantage Pinellas Housing Compact, a countywide initiative to expand affordable-housing access.