Housing Channel Signature Projects

Housing Channel is proud to lead affordable housing developments across North Texas, in collaboration with our community partners and funders. These projects have helped reduce neighborhood blight, revitalize underserved areas, and expand access to stable, affordable housing. Many have also served as innovative models that can be replicated in other communities. Each one reflects our commitment to creating brighter futures through homeownership and stronger, more resilient neighborhoods.

The Wynn Terrace Senior Cottage Community is a “pocket neighborhood” of affordable, energy-efficient one-bedroom rental homes for residents aged 55 and older. Located across from the Boys and Girls Club in East Arlington, the development offers a fresh take on living options for older adults, featuring cottage-style architecture infused with modern design touches inspired by the student architects who worked on the project. 

Each one-bedroom home features a slanted roof pitch, tall ceilings, and open living spaces that make the compact floorplans feel spacious and inviting. The creative use of flat-panel siding, combined with striking color palettes of yellow, green, and blue, gives the community a distinctive and cheerful atmosphere. 

Designed by the University of Texas at Arlington’s College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA), the community blends form and function to promote independence, connection, and comfort. Amenities include private patios, covered parking, and a central landscaped gathering space.

Housing Channel served as lead developer, with support from the City of Arlington, which contributed federal HOME funding and sold the formerly vacant land to make this project possible. Half of the cottages are reserved for income-eligible older adults at below-market rental rates. Learn more.

Heritage Crossing Townhomes is a two-block, medium-density development that expands affordable homeownership in Irving’s historic Heritage Crossing District. Developed in partnership with the City of Irving, the project aligns with the City’s vision for a walkable, revitalized neighborhood and includes several homes reserved for buyers using down payment assistance.

On the 300 block, Housing Channel transformed two single-family lots into twelve new townhomes—including four live/work units designed under Irving’s new mixed-use zoning. These units provide space for small business owners (currently including a salon operator, IT consultant, and a cake supply company) to operate on the ground floor and live above. The remaining homes offer three levels of modern residential living with an urban brownstone design.

The 500 block, formerly the site of four single-family homes, features eighteen traditionally styled townhomes designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding neighborhood. Rear-facing garages and welcoming front porches promote a sense of connection and community.

Both phases were financed with support from the City of Irving, Inwood National Bank, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, and are managed under a homeowners association to ensure long-term quality and appeal.

Bel Air on Abram is a mixed-use, mixed-income residential development in East Arlington, located one mile from the Arlington Entertainment District. Built on 4.4 acres formerly occupied by aging housing stock in an area originally developed in mid-century as housing for General Motors employees (the community’s name is a nod to the iconic Chevrolet Bel Air once produced at the plant), the stylish development  includes 47 single-family townhomes, three commercial sites, and over 21,000 square feet of green space designed to enhance walkability and neighborhood character.

The $9 million residential project was financed through a combination of $4 million in New Markets Tax Credits and $5 million in private funding. Homes were priced between $195,000 and $360,000, with income-eligible buyers receiving up to $45,000 in down payment assistance to support long-term affordability and homeownership.

Spearheaded by a collaborative vision led by former Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams in collaboration with city leaders, community advocates, and the real estate community, the project was developed as part of a broader of a broader strategy to revitalize housing options and attract reinvestment in East Arlington. Architectural design and site planning were guided by the East Arlington Renewal Association and longtime neighborhood leader Sue Phillips. Influenced by English cottage styling, the homes feature front stoops that connect directly to sidewalks, with materials and color palettes chosen to reflect community character.

To maximize land efficiency and ensure a low-maintenance, community-friendly layout, Housing Channel partnered with architects specializing in small-lot development. The site incorporates shared green spaces, and at the mayor’s encouragement, a butterfly garden was added as a distinctive feature that reinforces Bel Air’s neighborhood feel.

In Fort Worth’s Diamond Hill-Jarvis neighborhood, 21 attractive single-family homes now stand on what was once the site of a long-abandoned nursing home—an eyesore surrounded by razor wire and graffiti, directly across from the local high school. This innovative redevelopment replaced blight with new opportunities for homeownership and community revitalization. 

Housing Channel developed the project in collaboration with the City of Fort Worth and HUD, with major infrastructure upgrades—including new streets and lighting—funded through $1.05 million in CDBG dollars. The homes themselves were supported by $1.35 million in HOME funds, with each unit receiving an average of $65,000 in federal subsidy. Buyers also received up to $15,000 in down payment assistance, for a total federal investment of $2.7 million. Since completion, the value of these homes has increased considerably. 

Homes sold for approximately $169,000, well below the average $215,000 construction cost, ensuring lasting affordability for income-qualified buyers. Each home includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, covered porches, and a one-car garage, all within walking distance of nearby schools, parks, libraries, and community centers. City Councilmember Sal Espino was one of the project's most stalwart champions, advocating for new streets and new street lighting that greatly enhanced the overall impact of the new development. 

Community input was incorporated from start to finish, particularly with respect to architectural style. Inspired by Tudor design and neighborhood character, the homes feature stonework, cedar accents, and thoughtful site planning. Diamond Hill-Jarvis Heights not only revitalized a neglected corridor, but also created wealth-building opportunities for local families while reinforcing a collective sense of safety, stability, and neighborhood pride.

Carroll Park is the inaugural project of the Fort Worth Community Land Trust, created to promote long-term, sustainable homeownership in Fort Worth. Developed in collaboration with Housing Channel, Carroll Park will transform the former Baptist Theological Seminary housing site in the Rosemont neighborhood into a vibrant, mixed-income community offering a wide range of homeownership opportunities.

The development spans more than 16 acres and will ultimately feature approximately 200 homes for sale, including both renovated existing units and new construction. More than 55 structures are being rehabilitated, while others will be demolished to make way for newly built homes. A variety of housing types and sizes—from one-bedroom cottages to three-bedroom detached homes—will support neighborhood diversity and meet the needs of households earning between 60% and 100% of area median income. Many buyers will participate in Fort Worth’s Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP), while others will qualify for below-market purchase prices made possible through the land trust model.

Site planning and architectural design are being led by Kronberg Urbanists + Architects, known for their expertise in urban infill housing. Community engagement, including collaboration with the Rosemont Neighborhood Association, shaped the vision for the neighborhood’s Craftsman-style architecture, featuring siding and pedestrian-friendly design.

Funding for site acquisition was provided by the Rainwater Charitable Foundation, with additional support from Councilmembers Jeanette Martinez and Elizabeth Beck. The community is eagerly anticipated as a new opportunity to expand homeownership for families and individuals, while serving as a dynamic, walkable, and community-guided model for innovative and effective affordable housing in Fort Worth.