The Tampa Housing Authority (THA) and the Related Urban Development Group (RUDG) – the affordable housing arm of leading developer The Related Group – broke ground on The Boulevards at West River in Tampa, the latest project within the larger West River redevelopment plan.
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The Boulevards at West River represents the next step in the area’s evolution into a multi-generational, mixed-income community, and will include three mixed-use apartment buildings serving residents across all income brackets. Slated for completion in 2021, Boulevard Towers One, Two and Three will contain 119, 119 and 133 units, respectively.
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Floorplans range from one- to three-bedroom apartments spanning 600-1,200 square-feet, and come with expansive kitchens, in-unit washer/dryer and solid flooring throughout. Additionally, each building will contain commercial space, a library with free computer access, state-of-the-art fitness center, game room and community spaces. Two parking garages will service residences and guests.
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Previous stages of the West River redevelopment include The Renaissance at West River, which provides public housing, Section 8 and tax credit families; and Mary Bethune Apartments, made up of 150 affordable senior housing units.
Once complete, West River’s redevelopment will include more than 2,000 residential units of affordable, workforce and market-rate rentals, as well as for-sale homes, and nearly 250,000-square feet of commercial and office space.
