David Paull, Executive Vice President of GGI, gave the opening welcoming remarks.

Present for the ceremonies were:                                                

• U.S. Congresswoman Susie Lee              
• Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones
• Las Vegas City Councilwoman Frances Allen Palenske
• Representing U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Hector Lizaola
• Office of Lieutenant Governor Senior Advisor Sally Christensen
• Nevada Housing Division Deputy Administrator of Housing Programs Juawana Grant
• National Equity Fund – Todd Fabian
• California Bank and Trust — Chris Kanstrup
• NewWest Capital – Alex Bardaweel
• Executive Director of Silver State Housing Lori Muehlhausen

A resident of the West Sahara Senior Housing development, Deloris Tabb, also spoke.

After the official ribbon-cutting and a celebratory cake, guests were offered a tour of the community.

West Sahara Senior Housing features 171 units of affordability for Seniors 55+, comprised of one and two-bedroom units on 3 stories. The property opened its doors in April 2025. The property maintains very high occupancy with an interest list for future residents. The project was financed with Nevada State 9% tax credits, Clark County HOME Funds and Clark County Community Housing Funds (CHF).

1. West Sahara Senior Housing now complete! Leasing information on site – Call 725-251-2163 for more information. Office open 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.
   
   171 units of affordability for seniors, 55+. One and two-bedroom units, with free utilities and free supportive services offered on a monthly calendar.

2. In pre-development, Arroyo Grande Apartments, an affordable multifamily project in Henderson, NV. 4.2-acre, city-owned property, located on American Pacific Drive and across from the Arroyo Grande Sports Complex. George Gekakis, Inc. submitted a proposal for the project to City of Henderson, and was awarded the Request for Proposal. The Arroyo Grande site is 4.20 acres, will be 5 stories in height and will feature 121 units of one, two and three bedrooms. Income requirements will be for 30% to 80% Area Median Income. The building will be designed to LEED Gold standards and feature Energy Star appliances. The property will include a 5,200 square foot clubhouse with outdoor pool and spa, BBQ grills, community garden, pet park, children’s playground, demonstration kitchen, internet access and free wi-fi. Supportive services geared to the resident population will be offered on a monthly calendar, free to residents. Architectural design is provided by Perlman Architects of Las Vegas, NV.

3. Tropicana Trails – working in conjunction with Help of Southern Nevada, George Gekakis, Inc. is in pre-development for this permanent supportive housing project in Clark County, located near the corner of Tropicana Avenue and Boulder Highway. The project will bring 50 units of affordability to people who are homeless or for those at risk of homelessness, with supportive services that include case management, employment counseling. The development will be a place of safety and serenity for a homeless population looking to start their lives anew.

McKNIGHT SENIOR VILLAGE IV — A new phase of the successful McKnight campus!

McKnight Senior Village IV recently received a tax credit reservation for its development from Nevada Housing Division.
This project will be a fourth phase to the already existing, successful McKnight Senior Village campus, including McKnight Senior Village I (110 one-bedroom units – built 1997-rehabbed 2015), McKnight Senior Village II (78 two-bedroom units – built 2009); and McKnight Senior Village III (24 two-bedroom units – built 2010).

In close proximity to the site (approx. ¼-1/2 mile) are grocery, banking, pharmacy, retail, gas station, public transportation, Freedom Park and Recreation center. Across the street to the North is the Nevada Affordable Senior Housing development, Arthur McCants Manor, that serves seniors 62+ with disabilities. Also to the North is the Golden Rule Senior apartments, 60 units serving seniors 55+.
McKnight Senior Village IV will mirror the existing McKnight apartments, configured as four stories, one and two bedrooms, and share all its amenities.

The area is a mature and stable neighborhood. There is not a minority concentration. McKnight Senior Village IV will complete the development, providing 60 more units of affordability to low-income Seniors. Affordable housing is a critical issue in Southern Nevada, and these units at 30% – 50% AMI will help alleviate the critical need.