Bryant Landing opens 51 units; Statesboro officials outline pipeline that could add thousands of homes

City Manager Charles Penny updated supervisors on Bryant Landing and a broader housing pipeline in Statesboro, saying a roughly $9 million Bryant Landing project has delivered 51 apartments in phase 1 and that developers have applied for low‑income tax credits and approvals for subsequent phases.

Penny said phase 1 (seniors) includes 51 apartments and the development has more than 300 applicants on its waiting list. The developer plans a phase 2 aimed at families (about 50 units) and has been approved for low‑income housing tax credits; Penny said the developer is also discussing a potential phase 3 on additional acreage that could add another 50 units.

Penny put the local pipeline in a wider context: he reported approvals, active construction and proposals that together signify a surge in housing development — citing more than 45 approved developments, about 4,500 units in development overall, active construction on 18 subdivisions totaling roughly 1,970 units, and a recently approved large project of regional impact that could enable about 1,650 additional units in the Old Register Road area. He said an additional Olive Tract outside this list could add about 1,600 units, and if all projects proceed the city could see nearly 8,000 new housing units inside city limits.

Penny credited regional demand and infrastructure — particularly water and sewer availability — as the main drivers. He said the city plans a tour of Bryant Landing facilities for council and leadership and expects phase‑2 construction to start this year with occupancy potentially in 2026.

Ending: Officials said they will continue tracking development activity and permitting as projects move through construction and financing milestones.