{"id":1046912,"date":"2026-09-06T12:54:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T12:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1046912\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T12:54:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T12:54:36","slug":"why-a-new-19m-housing-project-near-unt-dallas-is-getting-major-local-backing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1046912\/","title":{"rendered":"Why a new $19M housing project near UNT Dallas is getting major local backing"},"content":{"rendered":"

A major affordable housing project<\/a> could soon rise around the corner from a growing North Texas university.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Heights at UNT Station, a 210-unit affordable housing project, is planned for 1201 E. Wheatland Rd. in Dallas, according to a recent filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). While the details submitted to the TDLR are subject to change, the project has a cost of $19 million.<\/p>\n

Crews could break ground on the nearly 255,000-square-foot project as soon as January, with construction lasting through late June 2028. Curtis Jones is the listed owner, with ARRIVE Architecture Group as the design firm.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The property is located about one mile south of the University of North Texas<\/a> at Dallas campus at 7300 University Hills Blvd. The development could potentially serve students, as UNT Dallas notes that on-campus housing is limited.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Despite the housing development’s close proximity to the institution, a spokesperson for UNT Dallas told Chron on Wednesday that the university has no connection to the project and had no further comment.<\/p>\n

The project, initially proposed as a 240-unit complex, went before the Dallas City Council in February 2025 as part of an application for four percent\u00a0Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, which the council ultimately supported. At that meeting, one resident said the development would benefit the area.<\/p>\n

“This opportunity to have this project developed is much needed,” one Dallas resident said during the public hearing. “It’s much needed because Dallas has a very low residence for the southern area for Blacks and minorities. This is an area where\u2026people don’t make $100,000 [and] can’t live in all of these high rises and high-expense apartments that you’re building right here.”<\/p>\n

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A $19 million, 210-unit affordable housing project is planned for 1201 E. Wheatland Rd. in Dallas. The property is in close proximity to UNT Dallas. (Google Maps Street View)<\/p>\n

Several council members also expressed support for the development, including Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Adam Bazaldua.<\/p>\n

“This is a great project that’s going to come,” Bazaldua said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

More affordable housing nearby<\/p>\n

Another expansive affordable housing project is also advancing through the pipeline nearby.<\/p>\n

A 360-unit project known as University Hills is planned for the northwest corner of South Lancaster Road and East Wheatland Road, according to a city council hearing from February<\/a>. The development would offer<\/a> 126 one-bedroom, 162 two-bedroom and 72 three-bedroom floor plans.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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