The NRP Group Breaks Ground on Churchill Gateway II, a 70-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Cleveland’s Glenville Neighborhood

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CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 10, 2025--

The NRP Group, a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, today announced the financial closing and groundbreaking of a 70-unit affordable housing community located in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood. The project is located next door to The Davis, a fully leased 52-unit affordable community that opened in 2022 in partnership with University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic.

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Churchill Gateway II will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom residences for individuals and families earning between 30% and 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Together, both phases of The Davis, totaling 122 units, support the city’s broader effort to revitalize the East 105th Street corridor and expand housing access near University Circle – one of the region’s major employment and healthcare hubs that includes University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic.

“Churchill Gateway II builds on the success of The Davis, repurposing an underutilized site into a vibrant multifamily community. With well-designed homes, thoughtful planning and easy access to transit, this next phase will help connect more families to health and wellness resources, and strengthen Glenville’s economic resilience for the long term,” said Aaron Pechota, Executive Vice President of Development at The NRP Group. “Our mission is grounded in expanding access to high-quality, affordable housing across the U.S. As a Cleveland-based company, we are proud to work alongside city officials to deliver best-in-class, amenity-rich housing to residents in the city we call home.”

Located at 10700 Churchill Ave., Churchill Gateway II is being constructed on the former Harry E. Davis Elementary School site. Both the school and the new development are named in honor of Harry E. Davis, a Cleveland native who served four consecutive terms in the Ohio House of Representatives, became the first African American member of the Cleveland Civil Service Commission and later served as an Ohio State Senator. The area is part of Cleveland’s Neighborhood Transformation Initiative, a citywide effort to spur sustainable and equitable growth, support wealth building and stabilize historically disinvested neighborhoods.

“As a longtime advocate for investment in Glenville, I’m proud to see continued progress with the groundbreaking of Churchill Gateway II,” said Cleveland City Councilmember Kevin Conwell. “Residents here deserve to live in safe, high-quality homes with direct access to jobs, healthcare and schools. Churchill Gateway II delivers on that promise and serves as a testament to what’s possible when public, private and nonprofit partners work together.”

In partnership with the May Dugan Center, a Cleveland-based nonprofit that supports immigrants and underserved families, Churchill Gateway II will include community outreach to help prospective residents access housing and support services. The collaboration is part of a state-funded initiative aimed at improving housing access for newcomers to the region.

“The need for safe, modern housing is especially vital for those navigating new beginnings,” said Andy Trares, Executive Director of The May Dugan Center. “We’re proud to partner with NRP on The Davis II and look forward to helping residents build roots and resilience through access to housing, services and a welcoming community.”

Residents of Churchill Gateway II will have access to amenities including a community room, fitness center, playground and clubhouse. The building’s location also offers convenient access to programs and services at the University Hospitals Community Wellness Center located at The Davis. These offerings include financial literacy workshops, healthy cooking demonstrations, workforce readiness support and an on-site food pantry.

Situated in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood, Churchill Gateway II also benefits from its close proximity to University Circle, home to Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and dozens of shops, restaurants and grocers.

Development and financial partners include KeyBank, the City of Cleveland and the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, with support from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. The four-story building, planned by MA Design, will rise directly north of the original Davis Apartments.

Construction is underway with delivery anticipated in 2026.

About The NRP Group
The NRP Group is a vertically integrated developer, owner, builder, and manager of best-in-class multifamily housing with a mission to create exceptional rental housing communities for individuals and families, regardless of income. Since its founding in 1994, NRP has developed more than 62,000 apartment homes and currently manages over 30,000 residential units.

Through its disciplined approach to vetting opportunities, NRP has established a track record of delivering impressive returns for investors. The company’s formidable size and depth of talent provide the experience and infrastructure necessary to execute developments of varying degrees of complexity and scope in both urban-infill and suburban locations, including market-rate, affordable, mixed-income, and senior housing.

The NRP Group has been consistently named a largest developer and builder in the U.S. on the NMHC “Top 50” lists, the Top 5 on the Multi-Housing News’ “Top Multifamily Developers” list, named a Top Affordable Housing Developer by Affordable Housing Finance, and has won three NAHB Pillar awards since 2020 for Development, Construction and Ones to Watch. The NRP Group has become the top multifamily developer in the U.S. that creates both affordable and market-rate housing at a national scale. Based on over 30 years of experience and expertise, NRP provides construction and property management services to outside owners and developers. For additional information, visit www.nrpgroup.com.

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