2100 Memorial Senior Living – Houston, TX

About

2100 Memorial Senior Living is a 198-unit affordable, urban infill senior housing community rebuilt on the site of a former Holiday Inn hotel originally constructed in the late 1960s. The building was later converted into senior housing by the Houston Housing Authority, but sustained catastrophic flood damage during Hurricane Harvey. As part of a multi-year recovery effort, Block Companies demolished the storm-damaged high-rise and redeveloped the site from the ground up.

The new podium-style community brings safe, resilient, and modern homes back to a historic corridor along Buffalo Bayou. Purpose-built for older adults, the development features accessible floor plans, contemporary finishes, service-enriched amenities, and thoughtfully designed common areas that promote independence, wellness, and social engagement. The project restores deeply needed senior housing and stands as a symbol of Houston’s long-term recovery and revitalization.

From a Storm-Damaged High-Rise to New Senior Housing

The redevelopment of 2100 Memorial represents an important step in Hurricane Harvey housing recovery along Houston’s Buffalo Bayou corridor. Originally built as a Holiday Inn in the late 1960s, the property was later converted into senior housing operated by the Houston Housing Authority. When Hurricane Harvey caused catastrophic flooding, the former high-rise could no longer serve its intended purpose.

Rather than simply rebuilding the original structure, the decision to demolish the damaged building created an opportunity for a community designed specifically for older adults. Ground-up senior housing redevelopment in Houston, TX, allowed the project to move beyond the limitations of a converted hotel and provide modern apartments with features suited to residents’ needs.

Redeveloping a storm-damaged property requires careful coordination before new construction can begin. Demolition planning must account for site access, neighboring properties, and the transition to site preparation. Construction teams then need to coordinate utilities, foundation work, and subsequent building activities to keep a senior housing redevelopment project in Houston, TX, moving smoothly.

At Block Companies, our experience with multifamily projects includes complex affordable housing developments where careful planning is essential from the earliest stages. The 2100 Memorial project also shares a broader recovery purpose with The Oleanders at Broadway storm recovery project in Galveston, which replaced housing lost to previous storms and faced a challenging Hurricane Harvey housing recovery effort.

Flood Resilience, Senior Needs, and Disaster-Recovery Funding

The new 198-unit, podium-style community provides flood-resilient senior housing in an area deeply affected by Hurricane Harvey. Accessible floor plans make daily movement easier for older residents, while common areas encourage social interaction. Modern finishes and service-enriched amenities further support comfortable, independent living. These features make the development more suitable for long-term senior housing than the former converted hotel.

Financing added another layer of complexity. The project combined 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), CDBG-DR17 disaster-recovery funding, and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, with support from the Houston Housing Authority and City of Houston.

CDBG-DR housing construction involves additional funding and compliance requirements. Projects using these grants generally need detailed records showing that spending supports approved disaster-recovery objectives. LIHTC financing introduces additional cost documentation and reporting responsibilities, while Davis-Bacon requirements affect wage rates and payroll records. These overlapping obligations require coordination throughout construction and closeout.

Our CDBG-DR construction compliance experience helps us manage the documentation and reporting associated with publicly funded housing developments. In a testament to our expertise and attention to each detail, 2100 Memorial received a 2025 Excellence in Construction Award, highlighting the successful transformation of a storm-damaged property into affordable senior apartments in Houston.

4% LIHTC, CDBG-DR17 disaster recovery funding, Davis Bacon Prevailing Wages, and support from the Houston Housing Authority and the City of Houston.