Construction began on the apartments at Decatur Blvd. and Alta Drive, now named Decatur Commons, in December 2020. This is a joint venture project between George Gekakis, Inc. and Nevada HAND, this development is located at the corner of Decatur Boulevard and Alta Drive in Ward 3 of the City of Las Vegas. A 20-acre parcel, project will feature The project feature a total of 480 units, including:

• 60 units of senior housing financed with 9% tax credits, the building configured with a 16,000 sf retail component with restaurant pads and a major hotel chain.
• 180 units of senior housing financed with tax-exempt bonds, and
• 240 units of family housing.
• The retail component will have two out-pads for restaurants.

This Opportunity Zone development will be the first of its kind for the state.
The project went before City of Las Vegas in May 2020 for Site Development Review, and received approval. Architectural plans are were finalized and submitted to the City of Las Vegas for review and received approval.

A joint venture between George Gekakis, Inc. and Nevada HAND, this development is located at the corner of Decatur Boulevard and Alta Drive in Ward 3 of the City of Las Vegas. A 20-acre parcel, the project will feature The project feature a total of 480 units, including:

• 60 units of senior housing financed with 9% tax credits, the building configured with a 16,000 sf retail component with restaurant pads and major hotel chain.
• 180 units of senior housing financed with tax exempt bonds, and
• 240 units of family housing.
• The retail component will have two outpads for restaurants.

This Opportunity Zone development will be the first of its kind for the state.
The project went before City of Las Vegas in May 2020 for Site Development Review, and received approval. Architectural plans are being finalized, and all drawings will soon be submitted to the City of Las Vegas for review and approval.

Desert Oasis was built in 1997 by George Gekakis, Inc, a development of 75 units of senior housing in Las Vegas, funded with HUD 202 funds.

In 2018, Volunteers of America (VOA) approached George Gekakis to assist in the building of a new phase of 43 units on the original site. The project received an allocation of tax credits, as well as HOME Funds from the City of Las Vegas and from Clark County Nevada, as well as the approval from HUD to go ahead with the release of property within the original site (approximately 1.35 acres) to begin the second phase of this successful senior housing development.

Similar in design to the original building, there will be 43 new units in a two-story building, designed by the original project architect, SBG Architects. The development will include a recreation area with a fitness room, media/library, business office, laundry room, computer room, health room, and supportive services. Residents will also be able to enjoy the amenities of the original development. 

With the lack of affordable housing is so critical across the Nation, these units will be a great addition to the already established locations, with services within walking distance. Directly across the street, there is a shopping center with grocery shopping, retail, medical, banking, and public transportation. A house of worship is directly adjacent to the site, as well as a public bike/walking path. The site is in a mature, well-developed area that ensures that both minority and non-minority elderly will be comfortable in the neighborhood and be able to age in place.

Construction is scheduled to begin approximately Summer 2021.

At all our properties, residents and staff are following Nevada Governor Sisolak’s guidelines with preventative procedures in place. Weekly memos are being distributed with updates for health and safety, rental assistance, unemployment benefits, and food resources.

Signage is posted all around the properties regarding proper handwashing and how to wear Personal Protective Equipment. Staff and residents all wear masks. Visitors are instructed to wear masks or are barred entrance to the communities. Drop boxes for rent have been implemented, and properties are disinfected daily. Coordinated by Silver State Housing (SSH), residents at all our properties have been offered the opportunity to be tested for the coronavirus on a voluntary basis, by signing up for the testing.

Unfortunately, at this time, all of our community clubhouses have remained closed, and where and when possible, non-perishable groceries have been taken to residents who sign up, and the articles are left at their doors.

City Impact Senior Housing opened its doors in December 2019. Residents are excited about their new homes as well as the area amenities, including being part of the City Impact Center greater campus. Silver State Housing, the project’s non-profit sponsor, organizes supportive service opportunities on a monthly calendar in the 5,000 sf. ft community clubhouse. For more information, please call 702-476-8909. At this time, due to the Covid-19, the clubhouse is closed until further notice.