Project will add close to 90,000 SF of affordable senior housing to Houston's Third Ward
MISSOURI CITY, TX / ACCESS Newswire / December 11, 2025 / NEI General Contracting, an award-winning general contracting firm, announced today it has begun construction of the WALIPP Senior Residence Expansion Project for the William A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity (WALIPP) in Houston's Third Ward. Developed by Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) and WALIPP, the new buildings will support WALIPP's mission of strengthening the community through programs that provide educational support, affordable housing, and legal aid.
VOANS oversees an affordable housing network of more than 230 properties in 38 states and Puerto Rico, and its nationwide portfolio has grown to over 13,000 affordable units. These include large urban complexes, small rural developments, elderly housing, multi-family housing, and housing for those with disabilities. NEI is actively involved with VOANS on other affordable communities, including Northway Landing, Buckingham Gardens, and Thomas Square Apartments in Texas.
The expansion of the senior living community at WALIPP comes at a time when many older adults are facing the dilemma of wishing to live independently but finding it increasingly costly to do so. When complete, the additional apartment buildings on the WALIPP campus will add 102 affordable units.
In addition to the infusion of new affordable senior housing units, the WALIPP project will also create opportunities for local building trades to engage in the construction process. NEI has an established track record of engaging with vocational programs and schools across its project footprint. This will create opportunities for local youth and those interested in entering the construction industry to learn about the building trades and pathways to a career under the guidance of NEI employees.
"NEI is excited to kick off this project with a wonderful client and project partner in our growing Texas market," said Mike Myers, Vice President of Southwest Operations, NEI. "We are proud of our reputation for not only building outstanding affordable residences but for the ways in which our people establish partnerships with the community, and we're certain the teams at WALIPP and VOANS will help us create lasting change in the Third Ward."
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About NEI General Contracting
NEI is a privately held company committed to affordable housing with extensive experience in ground-up, moderate rehab, elderly, veteran, historic rehab, historic tax credit and tax credit projects.
The company provides a full spectrum of general contracting and construction management services to clients throughout the United States. NEI has three regional offices, to help better serve its clients: Boston to serve the Northeast, Florida to serve the Southeast, and Texas to serve the Southwest.
Founded in 1998 on the principles of integrity and diligence, we have opened the door to over 37,000 newly homed and hopeful families, giving them a chance for a better quality of life. For more information, please visit www.neigc.com.
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