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New Acres Homes Development Will Create Homeownership Opportunities and Advance Community Revitalization
WHEN: Juneteenth – Friday, June 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: 117 Bland Street, Houston, Texas 77091
WHAT: A groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the launch of Legacy Oaks at Bland Street, a new residential community designed to expand access to homeownership and revitalize Houston’s historic Acres Homes neighborhood. This development marks a significant milestone in creating attainable housing opportunities for working families while strengthening community investment through strategic partnerships.
WHO:
- Houston Area Urban League
- Park Street Homes leadership
- Community leaders and stakeholders
- Local residents and prospective homeowners
- Elected officials
WHY IT MATTERS:
Held on Juneteenth, a day that commemorates freedom and the ongoing pursuit of economic opportunity for African Americans, the groundbreaking of Legacy Oaks at Bland Street represents a meaningful investment in one of the most powerful pathways to generational wealth: homeownership.
Houston continues to face significant housing affordability challenges, with rising home prices and limited inventory placing homeownership beyond the reach of many working families. Developments like Legacy Oaks help address the shortage of attainable homes for first-time and moderate-income buyers while creating opportunities for long-term economic stability.
By creating 23 single-family homes in Acres Homes, Legacy Oaks will support neighborhood revitalization, economic mobility, and generational wealth-building.
Legacy Oaks represents a model for mission-driven urban development, bringing together nonprofit leadership, private development, and community collaboration to address the growing need for affordable, for-sale housing.
By focusing on restorative development in the urban core, this initiative helps transform underutilized land into a vibrant residential community while preserving neighborhood identity and promoting long-term economic stability.
About the Houston Area Urban League: Founded in 1968, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to empowering African Americans and underserved communities to achieve economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. As an affiliate of the National Urban League, HAUL provides direct services and advocacy across Greater Houston through programs focused on workforce development, education and youth services, financial empowerment, housing, small business support, and health equity. Through strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, government agencies, faith-based institutions, and community organizations, HAUL delivers impactful, results-driven programs designed to strengthen families, build sustainable careers, and promote economic mobility.
Quote:
“As we commemorate Juneteenth, Legacy Oaks reminds us that freedom must be accompanied by opportunity. Homeownership remains one of the most effective tools for building generational wealth and strengthening communities. This development reflects our commitment to ensuring that families in Acres Homes can benefit from the growth and investment occurring in their neighborhood while preserving the community’s rich history and character.”-Judson W Robinson, President and CEO, Houston Area Urban League
ABOUT PARK STREET HOMES: Park Street Homes is a mission-driven homebuilder focused on creating affordable and entry-level homeownership opportunities in America’s urban core. The company works at the intersection of nonprofits, municipalities, and private investors to deliver high-quality housing while revitalizing underserved communities.
Through a scalable national model, Park Street Homes is committed to expanding access to homeownership and building generational wealth through community-centered development.
Quote:
“Park Street Homes was founded on the belief that homeownership should be accessible to more families, particularly in the urban communities that have historically been underserved. Through partnerships with organizations like the Houston Area Urban League, cities, and mission-aligned investors, we are building a national platform focused on restoring neighborhoods and expanding opportunity through homeownership.” Kevan Shelton, Co-Founder and CEO of Park Street Homes.
VISUALS / MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
- Groundbreaking ceremony with ceremonial shovel moment
- Leadership remarks and community speakers
- On-site visuals of the development location
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Interviews with Park Street Homes and Houston Area Urban League representatives
RSVP: Media interested in attending should RSVP via email via the media representative listed above.Top of Form
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