April Housing Celebrates Grand Reopening of West Virginia Park Apartments, a 204-unit Affordable Housing Community in Dallas

“Preserving existing affordable housing is a critical part of Dallas’ housing strategy,” said Councilmember Lorie Blair, District 8 of City of Dallas. “Projects like West Virginia Park Apartments allow us to extend affordability, strengthen neighborhoods, and responsibly invest in the housing Dallas residents depend on.”

April Housing completed significant renovations designed to improve the day-to-day resident experience across the property’s common spaces and complete home transformations in 204 residential units, including:

• Renovated kitchens and bathrooms, with new fixtures, energy efficient appliances and lighting throughout;
• Replacing all hot water heaters and split systems with modern models, significantly reducing energy consumption;
• Modernized community spaces, including two updated playgrounds, pool, and gym facilities; and
• The installation of rooftop solar, not only offsetting the property’s electricity usage but also providing critical backup power during weather-related grid outages.

“We are thrilled to deliver meaningful improvements for our residents as we look to set the bar for affordable housing preservation,” said Alice Carr, CEO of April Housing. “A key pillar of our mission is to preserve affordable housing. Through the process of resyndication, April Housing can extend rent affordability for at least 30 more years and leverage capital to enhance residents’ homes and transform communities.”

Jaiye Falusi, Managing Director at Blackstone Real Estate, said: “Preserving affordability is a cornerstone of April Housing and we are incredibly proud to celebrate the culmination of the team’s hard work with today’s reopening. Since its formation four years ago, April Housing has committed to providing its residents an exceptional living experience and we’re thrilled that families at West Virginia Park Apartments will now benefit from these improvements and have access to affordable housing for years to come.”

April Housing is one of the largest owners and preservers of affordable housing in the US. Since 2024, the company has successfully completed the preservation of more than 3,000 affordable homes across the country. Through the preservation program, Blackstone Real Estate has invested more than $255 million for upgrades and improvements for residents at these properties. Comprehensive renovations are either completed or well underway, including accessibility and energy efficiency improvements that directly benefit residents.