October 26, 2026 (Houston Style Magazine) -- In a city famous for opening doors to opportunity, Boulevard 61 is helping ensure more Houstonians can afford to walk through one.
The new 100-apartment, mixed-income community at 6101 Richmond Avenue was the centerpiece of an October 26 grand-opening celebration recognizing the power of public investment and purposeful partnerships. With 90 income-restricted apartments and 10 market-rate homes, the development brings a welcome dose of housing choice to Houston’s busy Galleria-area corridor.
The ceremonial milestone highlighted the City of Houston’s commitment to making desirable neighborhoods accessible to residents across income levels. A $2.5 million HOME Investment Partnerships Program commitment approved by City Council in 2025 helped finance the development, a collaboration involving the City’s Housing and Community Development Department, DMA Companies and the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
The announced program featured Mayor John Whitmire, District J Council Member Edward Pollard, District F Council Member and Housing Committee Chair Tiffany D. Thomas, and Housing Director Mike Nichols. Other listed speakers were HUD State Director Jasper Crutison, Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation President David Long, Housing Alliance HTX Chief Operating Officer Neal Rackleff, and DMA Senior Vice President Janine Sisak.
Under the leadership of DMA Companies President and Owner Diana McIver, Boulevard 61 pairs attainable rents with features more often advertised as apartment luxuries: a swimming pool, fitness center, contemporary interiors and a convenient location near jobs, shopping, health services and transportation routes. Its one-, two- and three-bedroom residences accommodate different household sizes, from working individuals to growing families.
A particularly significant part of the story involves 25 apartments connected to project-based housing vouchers administered by Housing Alliance HTX. Those homes are intended to serve households with especially limited incomes, helping bring deeper affordability into a high-opportunity part of the city.
There is history behind this address, too. A decade ago, a nearby affordable-housing proposal encountered strong neighborhood opposition and never moved forward. Boulevard 61 illustrates how Houston can write a more inclusive next chapter—one in which access to opportunity is not reserved for those who can pay the highest rent.
The project also joins a larger municipal effort to expand and preserve income-restricted homes. The benefits reach beyond new construction: families gain stability, neighborhoods gain economic diversity, and the city moves closer to matching its celebrated growth with housing choices for the people powering it.
Boulevard 61 began welcoming residents before its formal October celebration, but the grand opening offers an important civic moment to recognize what has been accomplished—and what remains possible. For residents exploring eligibility, availability or tours, visit Boulevard 61’s official website at dmablvd61.com or learn about Houston housing resources at houstontx.gov/housing.
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