Construction has begun a 30-unit affordable housing community next to the New Orleans Mission.
The development by Mission Properties Foundation and Gulf Coast Housing Partnership (GCHP) will provide long-term affordable housing for individuals, many of whom have participated in the programs at the mission and are ready to transition to independent living.
The mission will continue to provide supportive services to residents, including vocational training and access to meals. This continued connection will help ease the transition to independent living while allowing staff to maintain relationships with residents and provide support when needed.
“Providing someone with an affordable place to live is an important step, but long-term stability often requires more than housing alone,” said David Bottner, CEO of the New Orleans Mission. “These apartment homes will give residents the opportunity to live independently while remaining connected to the services and support they have come to know and trust. Having that support just steps from their front door will help set residents up for long-term success.”
GCHP and Mission Properties Foundation previously partnered in 2015 to redevelop the New Orleans Mission’s primary shelter space on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. With this latest investment, GCHP and its partners will have invested more than $210 million along the Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard corridor since 2006.
“We value our partnership with Mission Properties Foundation and the New Orleans Mission and the opportunity to support their expanding vision for the people they serve,” said GCHP president and CEO Kathy Laborde. “This project builds on the work we have already done together and continues GCHP’s longstanding investment along the Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard corridor.”
Funding for the project is being provided by the Brown Foundation, Calvert Capital, Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Louisiana Housing Corp., Mission Properties, Trinity Episcopal Church, and United Bank.
CCWIV Architecture is the architect, and Colmex Construction is serving as general contractor.