The NRP Group has opened a 67-unit development that integrates affordable housing with health services in Fort Worth, Texas.
The majority of homes are reserved for families earning 30%, 50%, and 60% of the area median income, with seven market-rate units. In addition, the development includes 2,200 square feet of commercial space leased to JPS Health Network.
Thrive on Crawford is adjacent to a key site in JPS Health Network’s $2.1 billion bond program expansion and is part of a broader vision to enhance health care services across Tarrant County.
“Thrive on Crawford was designed to go beyond traditional affordable housing—integrating wellness services, quality amenities, and convenient access to health care into a single community,” said Max Whipple, vice president of development at The NRP Group. “As our first health and housing development in Texas, this development reflects The NRP Group’s commitment to delivering thoughtful, high-quality housing in high-opportune cities.”
The Fort Worth community marks The NRP Group’s fourth health and housing development, continuing the longtime multifamily developer’s collaboration with health institutions.
"Thrive on Crawford is a prime example of how health care can extend beyond traditional clinical settings to address the determinants of health,” said Dr. Karen Duncan, president and CEO at JPS Health Network. “Our partnership with The NRP Group demonstrates what is possible when health care systems and developers come together to build healthier communities.”
This health and housing collaboration not only allows JPS and other local health care professionals the opportunity to live within the communities they serve but also provides residents with immediate access to important services such as primary care, pediatric, behavioral health, orthopedics, cardiology, and oncology.
“As housing and health become increasingly connected, developments like Thrive on Crawford play a critical role in enhancing the well-being of Tarrant County residents,” said Dustin Austin, board chair of the Tarrant County Hospital District Public Facility Corp. “This community was built on the premise that affordable housing is foundational to healthier, more resilient communities and offers a unique opportunity for health care providers to engage directly with residents to support their overall well‑being.”
Financing for the $21.8 million development was provided by J.P. Morgan and Berkadia, along with a low-income housing tax credit equity investment through an investment fund managed by Red Stone Equity Partners. Additional financing was provided by the Near Southside Financing Zone and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Wynne Jackson and Servitas helped co-develop the community.
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 and recently broke ground on The Fielder, a 288-unit affordable housing development in nearby Mesquite.