HOUSTON \u2013 Houston officials celebrated the grand opening of Boulevard 61 on Monday, marking the addition of 90 affordable homes to a new 100-unit mixed-income apartment community in southwest Houston.<\/p>\n
The development, located at 6101 Richmond Ave., received $2.5 million in funding from the City of Houston through the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program.<\/p>\n
Mayor John Whitmire joined city officials, housing advocates and representatives from DMA Companies and other partner organizations for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.<\/p>\n
The project is part of the city\u2019s ongoing efforts to expand access to affordable housing and create more housing opportunities for Houston residents.<\/p>\n
What to know about Boulevard 61<\/p>\n
Boulevard 61 includes 100 apartment units, 90 of which are designated as affordable housing. The development combines affordable homes with market-rate housing in a mixed-income community.<\/p>\n
Diana McIver, president and owner of DMA Companies, joined local and housing officials at the event.<\/p>\n
Other speakers included District J Council Member Edward Pollard, District F Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas, who chairs the City Council\u2019s Housing and Affordability Committee, and Mike Nichols, director of the city\u2019s Housing and Community Development Department.<\/p>\n
Jasper Crutison, state director of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and representatives from the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation and Housing Alliance HTX also participated.<\/p>\n
Following the remarks, attendees took part in the official ribbon cutting and tours of the property.<\/p>\n
The city\u2019s $2.5 million contribution through the federal HOME program supported the development as Houston continues working to address housing affordability and increase access to quality homes.<\/p>\n
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