Named for Thomas Gholson, Former Deputy Executive Director of the Las Vegas Housing Authority, Gholson Landing Brings 121 New Affordable Apartments to Market
Las Vegas, Nev (Sept. 22, 2026) — Today, the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA), in partnership with The Michaels Organization, a national leader in residential real estate,
marked the opening of Gholson Landing, a new affordable housing community named for Thomas Gholson, former Deputy Executive Director of the Las Vegas Housing Authority, predecessor agency to the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority.
Located at 2601 Sunrise Ave., the new community brings to market 121 new affordable apartments, offering from one to four bedrooms, and ranging from 600 to 1,300 square feet. Gholson Landing serves households earning between 30 to 80 percent of Area Median Income. The community is already nearly 80 percent leased, just months after completion. Funding for the community included low-income housing tax credits and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding administered through the Home Means Nevada Initiative (HMNI).
Gholson Landing community amenities include a clubhouse with kitchen, fitness center, computer lab and playground.
Thomas Gholson, who served as Deputy Executive Director of the Las Vegas Housing Authority from 1990 to 1996, is widely admired for his servant leadership and deep commitment to residents, helping to strengthen communities and break cycles of poverty. Having once lived in public housing himself, Gholson dedicated his career to expanding opportunity through community-centered programs including an apprenticeship program that trained public housing residents in job development skills, leading many to long-term careers and establishing small businesses.
Among his many accomplishments, he launched the Late-Night Basketball program to promote youth collaboration and voter registration, non-violent problem-solving and expanded horizons through education. He was one of the founders of Community Peace which put together teams made up of law enforcement, media, attorneys, community leaders and tenants to collaborate on solutions for marginalized people in Las Vegas.
“Gholson Landing represents far more than the opening of a new affordable housing community—it reflects our commitment to creating opportunity for Southern Nevada families,” said Lewis Jordan, Executive Director, Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority. “Every new home we bring online helps address our region’s critical housing shortage while providing residents with the stability they need to build brighter futures. It is especially meaningful that this community bears the name of Thomas Gholson, whose life and career demonstrated that affordable housing is about more than providing a roof over someone’s head—it’s about empowering people, strengthening neighborhoods, and opening doors to opportunity. We are proud to honor his legacy while working alongside The Michaels Organization and our funding partners to deliver high-quality, affordable housing that will serve our community for generations to come.”
“I am truly humbled and grateful to have this building bear my name,” said Gholson. “The years I spent here shaped me in ways I carry every day – the relationships built, the challenges met, and the purpose we shared together made this more than a workplace. It became a place where I grew, contributed, and belonged. I hope that everyone who walks through these doors feels that same sense of belonging and possibility. This honor belongs to every colleague who stood beside me, every leader who believed in me, and every resident this Authority has served. May this building stand as a reminder that dedicated work, done with heart, leaves a lasting mark.”
Gholson Landing is a wonderful addition to our affordable housing stock here in Southern Nevada,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus. “With 121 units and numerous state-of-the-art amenities like a fitness center and computer lounge, residents have the resources they need to feel at home. I am proud to have helped secure over $23 million in federal funding for this special project.”
“It is exciting to see another new Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority development bringing 121 new affordable apartments to the market,” Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley said. “The need in our communities for housing is great and the team at the Housing Authority continues to bring new options to our residents.”
“We are grateful to the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority for trusting us to create high quality, sustainable affordable housing for Las Vegas families,” said Cody Roskelley, Michaels Regional Vice President of Development. “We look forward to lifting lives in this community for generations to come.”
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About Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority:
The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA) was established on January 1, 2010, for the purpose of consolidating three housing authorities: Las Vegas Housing Authority, Housing Authority of Clark County, North Las Vegas Housing Authority. The SNRHA’s Board of Commissioners is comprised of City Council members from the City of Las Vegas, City of North Las Vegas, City of Henderson, two (2) Clark County Board Commissioners, and four (4) SNRHA Resident Commissioners, one from each jurisdiction. The mission of the SNRHA is to provide safe, sanitary and affordable housing to eligible residents within our jurisdictions, and to provide an environment that fosters independence, self-sufficiency and community pride. For information, visit snvrha.org
About The Michaels Organization:
Michaels is a national leader in residential real estate, offering full-service capabilities in development, property and asset management, construction, and investment. Serving more than 200,000 residents in nearly 600 communities across 39 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Michaels is committed to crafting housing solutions that jumpstart education, civic engagement and neighborhood prosperity, and to creating Communities That Lift Lives. For more information, tmo.com
