LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A new 121-unit affordable housing community has officially opened its doors in Southern Nevada, providing relief for local families navigating the region’s housing crunch.
The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority and residential real estate company The Michaels Organization celebrated the opening of Gholson Landing on Tuesday.
Located at 2601 Sunrise Ave., the $32 million development features one- to four-bedroom apartments ranging from 600 to 1,300 square feet. The units serve households earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income.
Officials said the complex is already nearly 80% leased just months after construction finished.
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The community is named in honor of Thomas Gholson, who served as deputy executive director of the Las Vegas Housing Authority from 1990 to 1996, according to the release. Gholson, who once lived in public housing himself, spearheaded multiple community initiatives during his tenure, including resident job apprenticeship programs, youth Late-Night Basketball leagues, and the Community Peace coalition.
“Every new home we bring online helps address our region’s critical housing shortage while providing residents with the stability they need to build brighter futures,” said Lewis Jordan, executive director of the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority. “It is especially meaningful that this community bears the name of Thomas Gholson, whose life and career demonstrated that affordable housing is about more than providing a roof over someone’s head.”
Gholson reflected on the dedication during the ceremony.
“I hope that everyone who walks through these doors feels that same sense of belonging and possibility,” Gholson said. “May this building stand as a reminder that dedicated work, done with heart, leaves a lasting mark.”
On-site amenities at the complex include a community clubhouse with a kitchen, a fitness center, a computer lab, and an outdoor playground, according to officials.
The development was funded by low-income housing tax credits and American Rescue Plan Act funds administered through the state’s Home Means Nevada Initiative.
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