Construction is also progressing on Ridgecrest Oaks, the second phase of the redevelopment, located to the east of Heritage Oaks.<\/p>\n
The 80-unit affordable senior community was approximately 68% complete as of June 30th, according to Newstar Development. <\/p>\n
Construction is expected to wrap up in November, with lease-up and resident move-ins beginning in December.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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<\/a>.<\/p>\n The multi-phase redevelopment is part of the Greater Ridgecrest Master Plan<\/a>, a long-term partnership between residents and Pinellas County focused on improved housing, safer pedestrian infrastructure, new parks, and neighborhood amenities. <\/p>\n