The NRP Group and the JPS Health Network are developing Thrive on Crawford, a 67-unit, mixed-income multifamily community in Fort Worth.
Sixty of the units will be reserved for residents earning 30%, 50% and 60% of the area median income, with the remaining seven apartments set aside as market-rate. The development will also include 2,200 square feet of commercial space leased to the JPS Health Network to serve residents and the surrounding community.
“Thrive on Crawford exemplifies The NRP Group’s commitment to providing more than just housing to our residents through nontraditional partnerships with organizations like JPS,” said Max Whipple, vice president of development at The NRP Group. “This project is a testament to how hospitals can play a transformative role in their communities, setting a new benchmark for development that mitigates social determinants of health throughout Texas.”
According to The NRP Group, the community will provide essential housing options for healthcare workers, young professionals and families, offering an urban lifestyle close to boutique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
“This development is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community that prioritizes wellness and the stability of those who live and work in the area,” JPS Health President and CEO Karen Duncan said in a press release. “We are pleased to partner with The NRP Group on this essential project, which is a core component of JPS Health Network’s strategy to build a more resilient community where every individual can thrive.”
The community will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Amenities will include a business center, community kitchen and lounge, fitness center, children’s playroom and an outdoor playscape. It will also provide a resident-services program, including adult literacy workshops, financial training and youth after-school and summer programs.
JPMorgan Chase and Berkadia provided financing for the project, with a tax-credit equity investment from CVS Health through a fund managed by Red Stone Equity Partners. Additional funding was provided by the Near Southside Financing Zone TIF and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Wynne Jackson and Servitas helped co-develop the community.
Thrive on Crawford is The NRP Group’s fourth “Health and Housing” development, and the company’s first in Texas. The firm has developed over 6,000 units across 27 properties in the region, and recently broke ground on a new affordable housing development, The Fielder, in Mesquite, Texas.
Construction of Thrive on Crawford is already underway, with completion expected in early 2026.