Construction has begun on Ekos at Rockledge Park, a $38.2 million affordable housing project at 1505 Cogswell Street in Rockledge, Brevard County. The development by McDowell Housing Partners (MHP) will provide 100 apartments for households earning between 30 and 70 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). The project is MHP’s first in Brevard County and its 18th affordable housing development in Florida since 2019.
The five-story building will include 70 one-bedroom units, 25 two-bedroom units, and five three-bedroom units ranging from 593 to 1,026 square feet. Units will feature stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and washer-dryer hookups. Fifteen percent of the units are reserved for households earning up to 30 percent of AMI, with 40 percent for those earning up to 60 percent of AMI.
W. Patrick McDowell, chairman and CEO of MHP, said the project aims to address local workforce housing needs. 'This community is designed to empower working families, allowing them to live where they work,' he said. The development includes an internal clubhouse with amenities, though specifics were not detailed in the announcement.
The project is expected to create jobs during construction and provide long-term housing stability for residents. With rents below market rate, the development targets families in Brevard’s growing workforce, particularly those in industries tied to the Space Coast’s economy. No timeline for completion was provided in the source material.