Decades of Collaboration Bring New Life to One of Austin’s Oldest Public Housing Communities
AUSTIN – (October 4, 2024) – Carleton Companies and Nelsen Partners Architects, in partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA), continue to expand the historic Chalmers Courts in Austin with continued redevelopment. As the developer and builder of the newly constructed Chalmers Courts West, Carleton Companies has played a pivotal role in transforming this community into a modern, mixed-income development while preserving its rich history.
Chalmers Courts, initially built between 1938 and 1942 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, has been a cornerstone of public housing in Austin for decades. Carleton Companies was entrusted to construct Chalmers Courts West, which marks the final phase of an 8-year redevelopment process initiated by the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA). This phase adds 156 units to the community, bringing the total to 398 units across all three phases of the project.
Carleton Living Property Management Services, a division of Carleton Companies, is now responsible for managing all three phases of Chalmers Courts: Chalmers Courts South, which opened in 2019, Chalmers Courts East, completed in 2021, and the newly opened Chalmers Courts West.
“The new construction at Chalmers Courts significantly improves overall living conditions, enabling children to continue attending their neighborhood schools and strengthening the community bonds among all residents,” said Printice Gary, Partner & CEO at Carleton Companies. “Carleton Companies couldn’t be happier to be part of the neighborhood renaissance at Chalmers Courts.”
The newly constructed Chalmers Courts West offers a variety of unit types, from one-bedroom to four-bedroom apartments, with amenities including central air, energy-efficient appliances, washer/dryer connections and free Google Fiber internet. Community amenities include a medical and dental clinic, Boys & Girls Club facilities, a splash pad, a basketball court and rooftop solar panels, ensuring a vibrant and sustainable living environment.
The redevelopment of Chalmers Courts is part of HACA’s vision to provide sustainable, affordable housing while supporting the growth and self-reliance of Austin’s residents. Carleton Companies is proud to continue its role in fulfilling this vision.
About Carleton Companies
Carleton Companies is a fully integrated owner, developer, and builder of high-quality multifamily assets across the South and Southwest United States. Since 1991, the firm has remained actively engaged in all aspects of the multifamily housing market, including development and construction, property management and financial services. For more information, visit carletoncompanies.com.
About Carleton Living Property Management Services
Carleton Living Property Management Services is a full-service multifamily management company based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in conventional and affordable communities across Texas and key locations in the Southern U.S. Since 2017, we have managed multifamily portfolios with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results, supported by over eight decades of collective expertise. Our comprehensive third-party property management services offer an innovative, authentic and results-oriented approach, with a commitment to service excellence. We ensure exceptional living experiences for residents and solid returns for investors. At Carleton Living, excellence is our way of life. Learn more at carletonliving.com.
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