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New Braunfels Tackles Housing Crisis with Affordable Apartments

2/19/2026

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Eric Cooper, CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank, leads the development of Appleseed Apartments in New Braunfels to address a housing crisis caused by rapid population growth.
The project, supported by the McKenna Foundation and NB Housing Partners, will provide 51 affordable units for families earning 80% or less of the area median income.
Residents will receive financial literacy classes and transitional support during relocation and stabilization.

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Story summary

Eric Cooper, CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank, leads the development of Appleseed Apartments in New Braunfels to address a housing crisis caused by rapid population growth.
The project, supported by the McKenna Foundation and NB Housing Partners, will provide 51 affordable units for families earning 80% or less of the area median income.
Residents will receive financial literacy classes and transitional support during relocation and stabilization.