NRP Group Opens Thrive on Crawford Mixed Income Health and Housing Community in Fort Worth

The NRP Group announced the completion and grand opening of Thrive on Crawford, a 67-unit mixed-income development in Fort Worth, Texas. The majority of homes are reserved for families earning 30%, 50% and 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with seven market-rate units available. The development integrates high-quality housing with access to essential health services to improve long-term outcomes for residents and includes 2,200 square feet of Class-A commercial space leased to JPS Health Network.

"Thrive on Crawford was designed to go beyond traditional affordable housing – integrating wellness services, quality amenities and convenient access to healthcare into a single community, said Max Whipple, Vice President of Development at The NRP Group. As our first Health and Housing development in Texas, this development reflects The NRP Group s commitment to delivering thoughtful, high-quality housing in high-opportune cities.

Located at 1310 Crawford Street, adjacent to a key site in JPS Health Network s $2.1 billion bond program expansion, Thrive on Crawford is part of a broader vision to enhance healthcare services across Tarrant County. The new community provides housing options for healthcare workers, young professionals and families and sits near boutique shops, restaurants and entertainment along Magnolia Avenue with direct access to I-35W.

"Thrive on Crawford is a prime example of how healthcare can extend beyond traditional clinical settings to address the determinants of health, said Karen Duncan, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer at JPS Health Network. Our partnership with The NRP Group demonstrates what is possible when healthcare systems and developers come together to build healthier communities.

Apartment offerings include one-, two- and three-bedroom homes with high-end finishes, modern cabinetry and private patios with storage units. Building amenities comprise a business center with individual work pods, a 24-hour fitness center, a lounge with a cafe, communal laundry and an outdoor playground. The community also provides onsite resident services such as adult literacy workshops, financial training and youth afterschool and summer programs.

"As housing and health become increasingly connected, developments like Thrive on Crawford play a critical role in enhancing the well-being of Tarrant County residents, said Dustin Austin, Board Chair of the Tarrant County Hospital District Public Facility Corporation. This community was built on the premise that affordable housing is foundational to healthier, more resilient communities and offers a unique opportunity for healthcare providers to engage directly with residents to support their overall well‑being.

Project financing included J.P. Morgan Chase and Berkadia, tax credit equity from an investment fund managed by Red Stone Equity Partners, Near Southside Financing Zone TIF support and funding from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Wynne Jackson and Servitas served as co-developers.

"Thrive on Crawford is raising the bar on community redevelopment by providing housing, health services and opportunities to families in Tarrant County," said Annette Reschke, Executive Director of J.P. Morgan Community Development Banking. "We are proud to support this vision, ensuring residents have access to affordable housing and vital healthcare services in a community designed for long-term success.

Thrive on Crawford is The NRP Group s fourth Health and Housing development. The firm continues to prioritize the Dallas metro area, having developed more than 6,000 units across 27 properties and recently breaking ground on a new affordable housing project, The Fielder, in Mesquite.

Multifamily Leadership observes this project as part of a growing trend where developers and health systems collaborate to align housing and care, creating integrated communities designed to support resident stability and wellness.