New 250-Unit Community to Address Affordable Housing Needs in Topeka
WNC & Associates (WNC), a family-owned business known as both a pioneer and leader in the affordable housing industry, and The Annex Group, a leading impact housing developer that creates affordable, workforce, student and market-rate housing communities, have begun construction on Union at Tower District, a $69.7 million, 250-unit affordable housing community within walking distance of downtown Topeka.
Strategically located at the southeast corner of Southeast 11th and Southeast Quincy Streets, Union at Tower District, developers say it offers convenient access to nearby restaurants, retail, schools, pharmacies, recreational facilities, and major employment centers. The development features three modern buildings – rising three and four stories – that together house 250 modern, energy-efficient residences. The unit mix includes 100 one-bedroom, 84 two-bedroom, and 66 three-bedroom garden-style apartments, all reserved for households earning between 30% and 60% of the area median income (AMI).
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“With 25% of households in Topeka earning less than $25,000 a year, market-rate rentals are simply out of reach for too many families,” said Dan Garrett, Vice President of Originations at WNC. “This development is about more than housing – it’s about creating stability and opportunity for Topekans who need it most. We’re proud to help bring more affordable options to a city where the demand is both real and urgent.”
Each unit at Union at Tower District will include essential modern features to support comfortable living. Amenities include an electric range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and in-unit washer and dryer. Homes will also feature central air conditioning, composite flooring, window blinds, and a private patio or balcony.
Union at Tower District will feature a wide range of community amenities that support an active, connected, and convenient lifestyle. Highlights include a clubhouse with a community room, a business and computer center, fitness center, dog park with pet care facilities, and a playground. Residents will also have access to bike racks and storage, walking paths, common area Wi-Fi, and inviting shared outdoor spaces like patios and porches. Additional features such as elevator access, on-site management, CCTV security cameras, and a 252-space surface parking lot will further enhance convenience and peace of mind. The project will break ground immediately and construction is expected to be completed in March 2027.
This project will utilize permanent financing from Citibank of $16.55 million, along with $20.1 million of State of Kansas affordable housing credits. WNC will infuse $27.7 million of low-income housing tax credit equity into the project.
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