North Chase Breaks Ground on Senior Living Community

TYLER — North Chase Development officials Tuesday broke ground on the Lake View Apartment Homes, planned as a 140-unit gated senior living community. The project is being developed and constructed, and will be managed, by Lankford Interests of Houston. The one-story complex will contain 44 one-bedroom, one-bath units and 96 two-bedroom, two-bath units. Amenities include a swimming pool and community center that houses a game/recreation room, library, computer/learning center and fitness room. The project benefits low- to moderate-income seniors age 55 or older through Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs tax credits. It is anticipated the first units will be ready for occupancy in Spring 2011.

North Chase, under the direction of Ed Thompson and North Chase Development, is a master-planned, mixed-use development of low-, medium-, and high-density residential areas, along with dedicated greenspaces and mixed-use retail, commercial and office spaces. According to a North Chase news release, eight distinct areas offer residents and visitors the best of modern convenience — all in a natural setting.

Thompson says he wants to revitalize Tyler’s north side through his projects — and he says he’s “ecstatic” that his newest effort has gotten off the ground. On a recent KTBB “Staff Meeting,” Thompson said he’s had success with other northside efforts that initially met with skepticism. Now he’s inviting the public to support his current project, at North Broadway and the Loop. The North Chase package has drawn lots of support from the city. You can go to http://www.northchasetyler.com for more information.