The Oleanders at Broadway – Galveston, TX

About

The Oleanders at Broadway is a 345-unit, five-city-block urban infill affordable housing community developed in partnership through the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) in Galveston. Designed to replace aging public housing lost to prior storm events, the expansive redevelopment brings modern, resilient apartment homes back to the island at a meaningful scale.

Spanning a prominent stretch of the Broadway corridor, the community integrates contemporary finishes, efficient building systems, and thoughtfully planned amenity spaces. Its multi-block footprint enhances walkability, improves neighborhood connectivity, and supports long-term revitalization efforts. Residents benefit from high-quality, service-enriched housing designed to meet the evolving needs of families and individuals across Galveston.

A Multi-Block Approach to Galveston’s Housing Recovery

Spanning five city blocks along Galveston’s Broadway corridor, The Oleanders at Broadway brings 345 affordable apartments to an area still working to recover housing lost during previous storms. This scale makes the development an important part of the city’s housing recovery, but it also presents construction challenges that don’t typically arise on smaller, single-site projects.

For multi-block affordable housing construction in Galveston, TX, careful planning is essential to keeping work moving across separate areas. Construction teams must account for equipment access, material deliveries, and utility connections without creating unnecessary conflicts between work areas. Scheduling becomes especially important when crews and equipment need to move between blocks. Pedestrian access and nearby traffic also require attention along an established urban corridor.

Clear communication between subcontractors and project managers helps coordinate these activities and avoid delays during each phase of a multi-block affordable housing build. The broader goal of this storm recovery housing development extends beyond replacing lost housing. With walkable connections, resident amenities, and services incorporated into the community, The Oleanders also supports continued neighborhood investment along Broadway. Our experience with affordable housing development projects helps us understand the construction demands of developments operating at this scale.

Coordinating a Choice Neighborhood Initiative Development

The Choice Neighborhood Initiative connects affordable housing construction in Galveston, TX, with a larger effort to rebuild and strengthen neighborhoods. Rather than focusing solely on individual buildings, this approach considers how new housing can improve access to services, connect residents with their community, and support investment in areas affected by disinvestment or storm damage.

The Oleanders at Broadway is a Galveston Housing Authority development partnership supported by several funding sources, including 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The project also carries Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.

Combining these funding sources adds responsibilities beyond managing construction itself. LIHTC financing requires careful cost tracking and documentation, while CDBG funding brings procurement and reporting requirements. Davis-Bacon rules require contractors to follow applicable wage rates and maintain accurate payroll records. These obligations must be considered during scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project closeout.

Our affordable housing compliance services help developers manage these requirements throughout construction. Block Companies also brings experience with Choice Neighborhood redevelopment through the One Westside Choice Neighborhood project in Chattanooga, Tennessee, another development combining affordable housing replacement with broader neighborhood revitalization.

4% LIHTC, CDBG funding, Davis Bacon Prevailing Wages, and support from the Galveston Housing Authority.