MESQUITE, TX -The NRP Group, a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, in partnership with the City of Mesquite Housing Finance Corporation, announced the financial closing and groundbreaking of The Fielder, a 288-unit affordable housing community in Mesquite, Texas. Units will be reserved for residents earning between 50 to 70 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI).
“In a city facing a severe workforce housing shortage, this development will provide much-needed affordable housing during a time when more than half of Mesquite renters are cost-burdened," said Nick Walsh, Vice President of Development at The NRP Group. "We are incredibly honored to partner with the City of Mesquite and its Housing Finance Corporation to bring high-quality, affordable housing to the area at such a critical time.”
The Fielder is located at 1300 Wooded Lake Drive, near the intersection of Interstate 30 and LBJ Freeway. The development offers easy access to downtown Dallas and is minutes away from the newly completed Urban District 30 – a one million square-foot industrial park that spans 82 acres. As the Dallas region’s population growth soars, The Fielder will accommodate employees in the surrounding area. The affordable housing development is the first partnership between a developer and the City of Mesquite.
“The NRP Group has been an exceptional partner throughout this process. They are committed to bringing a quality development to our community that will help us achieve our goals for diverse housing options. The Fielder is an important step in providing the workforce housing needed in our community,” said Mayor of Mesquite Daniel Alemán Jr.
The Fielder can accommodate both working professionals and growing families, with floorplans that include one-to-four-bedroom units. Additionally, resident services will include essential health and wellness screenings, after-school programs, and financial literacy training. The development will also feature best-in-class amenities including a pool, fitness center, community garden, dog park and numerous playgrounds.
This investment in Mesquite was made possible through housing tax credit equity and construction financing from Bank of America, with permanent financing provided by Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital.
The Dallas metro area remains a priority market for The NRP Group. The firm has developed over 6,000 units across 27 properties in the region. Construction of The Fielder is already underway. The community is expected to deliver in 2026.