CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A major housing initiative is underway on Corpus Christi's westside, bringing new affordable housing options to the community on the site of the old Lamar Elementary.
The City of Corpus Christi and Prospera Housing Community Services held an unveiling and groundbreaking ceremony for the Palms at Morris Revitalization Initiative, which is already under construction.
The project will create 72 senior housing units, including one and two-bedroom apartments, along with 35 affordable homes aimed at creating a path to homeownership.
"This is probably one of the most important projects in my district," Everett Roy, District 1 Council Member said.
"I've worked hard, the city's worked hard, staff has worked hard with really vitalizing the westside and this is just one of the pinnacles of all the work that everybody's involved in," Roy said.
The Ed Rachal Foundation donated 55 parcels of land for the project, which city officials expect will attract new investment to the westside area.
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