Source: Gatesway Foundation
The Gatesway Foundation broke ground on a $58.8 million integrated and affordable housing development on its 41-acre property in Broken Arrow.
The project, Villages at Rose Hill, will bring a 180-unit, integrated apartment community to the site as part of Gatesway’s long-term strategy to expand housing and improve quality of life for the I/DD community, while also providing affordable housing for the metro Tulsa workforce.
“Our focus is on creating a community where neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals can build meaningful connections and truly belong,” said Greg Arend, senior advisor for Gatesway Foundation.
“This development brings that vision to life by supporting greater independence for the individuals we serve and helping address the need for affordable housing in Broken Arrow and Tulsa metro.”
Villages at Rose Hill is designed to provide affordable housing for both individuals with I/DD and the general public. The development will triple Gatesway’s housing capacity, with 20-30% of units reserved for individuals with I/DD, autism, down syndrome or low-income individuals who don’t qualify for a Medicaid waiver.
The units will feature accessible design elements that support individuals with a wide range of disabilities and accessibility needs, promoting independence and community inclusion.
The remaining units will serve as workforce housing for middle-income workers, such as teachers, healthcare staff and first responders who may be unable to afford market-rate housing.
The Broken Arrow City Council approved the project in January 2025. In May 2025, the project was awarded $10 million in state and approximately $27 million in 4% federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits through the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency to fund the project.
The project was also awarded $2 million in federal Investment Tax Credits for use of solar throughout the property, meaning electricity is paid for as part of the rent structure.
“The Villages at Rose Hill represents the kind of thoughtful investment that strengthens our community by creating more opportunities for people to thrive in Broken Arrow,” said Broken Arrow City Councilor Justin Green. “We are proud to support a development that promotes independence, inclusion and a stronger future for all residents.”
According to Arend, in addition to the apartments, Gatesway plans to continue developing the rest of its property through more housing and commercial developments.
Approximately 25 acres of the campus are being designated for mixed-use development, designed to foster a vibrant community where Gatesway clients, known as Friends, can actively engage with neighbors and local businesses. The Gatesway Foundation is a nonprofit serving the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) community, including those with autism and down syndrome, in Oklahoma for 62 years.
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