Legacy at Alazan
The Opportunity Home San Antonio (Opportunity Home) is excited to spearhead the development of The Legacy at Alazán — formerly referred to as Alazan Lofts — a new 88-unit community, and expand the quality of affordable housing.
Opportunity Home partnered with the NRP Group and garnered 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) to build the development.
The Legacy at Alazán will be an example of a modern, affordable housing development with amenities such as a community center, central heating and air conditioning and other conveniences older developments built in the 30s and 40s lack.
Virtual Groundbreaking
The Opportunity Home San Antonio and The NRP Group LLC are proud to celebrate the history and future of the Alazán community with the groundbreaking of The Legacy at Alazán, a new apartment community.
The virtual groundbreaking features the unveiling of a special community altar, created by two local artists. Through contributions from community members, the altar pays tribute to those in the community that have come before.
Unit Breakdown
The new development will have 80 affordable units (40 public housing units) and 8 market-rate units.
FORTY
40 public housing units
(50% AMI and below)
FORTY
40 affordable housing units
(60% AMI and below)
EIGHT
8 market rate
Bedrooms
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Jan. 28, 2019
Preliminary discussions on the possibility of The Legacy at Alazán were discussed with residents during a community meeting.
Feb. 27, 2019
Opportunity Home staff met with Alazan neighborhood residents to discuss its submission for a 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit grant and its plans to bring new affordable housing to the community.
Aug. 14, 2019
Opportunity Home announced to the Alazan neighborhood community it garnered the 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit grant and showcased preliminary design concepts for the new apartment.
Nov. 14, 2019
Opportunity Home returned to the Alazan community to unveil new architectural design concepts and three color palette concepts for the buildings.
April 29, 2020
Approximately 30 participants attended a virtual meeting on April 29, 2020, to provide suggestions for a new name for Alazan Lofts.
Following community voting, the Alazan Lofts were officially renamed to The Legacy at Alazán on Aug. 12.
TIMELINE
| 2017 | Opportunity Home began discussions of increasing affordable housing options on the Westside of San Antonio. |
| JAN. 2018 | Opportunity Home hosts public meeting to propose The Legacy at Alazán to community. |
| FEB. 2018 | San Antonio City Council approves Opportunity Home to pursue Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Tax Credit funding. |
| JULY 2018 | Tax Credits not awarded. |
| FEB. 2019 | San Antonio City Council approves Opportunity Home to pursue TDHCA Tax Credit funding for a second time. |
| MARCH 2019 | Opportunity Home and NRP submitted an application for 9% tax credits to TDHCA. |
| MAY 2019 | Opportunity Home residents appealed and persuaded the TDHCA Board to overturn staff recommendations to decline The Legacy at Alazán tax credit application. |
| JULY 2019 | TDHCA awards tax credits to The Legacy at Alazán development. |
| AUG. 2019 | Opportunity Home residents stood in support with The Legacy at Alazán as it cleared City Council approval for zoning. |
| MAY 2020 | Opportunity Home hosts final community meeting to help rename Alazan Lofts. |
| JUNE 2020 | Opportunity Home and NRP to close on the development. |
| AUG. 2020 | Following community voting, the Alazan Lofts were officially renamed to The Legacy at Alazán on Aug. 12. |
| NOV. 2020 | Construction is expected to begin. |
| APRIL 2021 | Leasing is expected to begin. |
| OCT. 2021 | Construction is expected to be completed. |