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From the City of Boston: City of Boston Celebrates Completion of Flat 9 at Whittier

Kelly Lydon — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:05:52 +0000

Mayor Michelle Wu, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), and residents today joined federal, state, and local partners to celebrate the completion of The Amp, the third and final phase of Flat 9 at Whittier, a HUD Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment in Roxbury.

The milestone marks the full transformation of the Whittier Street Apartments in Roxbury, which launched with the support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Choice Neighborhoods Initiative. In 2016, HUD awarded a $30 million Choice Neighborhoods grant to the City of Boston and the Boston Housing Authority as co-grantees, supporting housing redevelopment, resident services, and broader neighborhood investment.

“Whittier has long been a foundation for Roxbury families,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “This redevelopment is transformational for the city, bringing even more affordable housing and deeper connections to the neighborhood than before the project began. I’m grateful to work with Congresswoman Pressley and our local, state, federal and nonprofit partners who helped deliver this project.”

“The completion of The Amp at Flat 9 is a powerful example of what’s possible when we commit to investing in our communities with intention and care,” said State Senator Liz Miranda. “The transformation of the Whittier Street Apartments represents more than new buildings, it reflects a promise to Roxbury families that they deserve safe, dignified housing and vibrant community spaces. I’m proud to celebrate this milestone with the residents, partners, and leaders who made this vision a reality and who continue to show what equitable development can look like in our city.”

Originally built in the early 1950s, the 200 public housing units at Whittier Street Apartments have been home to generations of low-income Boston families. The multi-year redevelopment has replaced those units with 210 deeply-affordable homes and created 262 additional mixed-income rental units across the site and within the nearby neighborhood, a total of 472 units of housing. The project also introduced new streets, retail space, play areas, and pedestrian-friendly design that integrates the development into the surrounding community.

“This celebration is more than a decade in the making. We could not be more proud to welcome our Whittier families home and to celebrate a project that brings new life and critical new housing opportunities to the Roxbury neighborhood,” said Boston Housing Authority Administrator Kenzie Bok. “This project is a reminder of what we can achieve when federal, state, and local partners work together to deliver the housing our families deserve.”

The Amp is a 12-story, mixed-income residential building located at the corner of Tremont, Ruggles, and Whittier Streets. Completed in September 2025, it adds 172 apartment homes ranging from studios to two-bedroom units, along with shared community spaces, roof decks, a fitness room, landscaped outdoor areas, and approximately 9,000 square feet of commercial space intended to support neighborhood-serving uses.

“We are thrilled to reach this important milestone in the comprehensive redevelopment of the former Whittier public housing site into a vibrant mixed income community with access to jobs and cultural amenities,” said Aaron Gornstein, President and CEO of Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH). “The Amp furthers Mayor Wu’s and Governor Healey’s goal to expand affordable housing production near public transit while providing much needed commercial space for local business so the Roxbury community can continue to thrive.”

Flat 9 at Whittier was developed in three phases. Phase One, completed in January 2020, delivered 92 family-sized apartments with a community lounge and playground and created 76 additional mixed-income apartments—including 43 BHA replacement units—nearby in Madison Park Village. Phase Two, completed in December 2021, added 52 mixed-income units with shared community spaces. Phase Three, The Amp, completes the redevelopment and introduces a high-rise residential building with modern amenities and commercial space.

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From the City of Boston: The City of Boston and Madison Park Development Corporation Celebrate the Financing Closing for 75–81 Dudley Street in Nubian Square

Kelly Lydon — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:10:34 +0000

The new development will create 15 new affordable condominiums and commercial space in Roxbury

The City of Boston announced today the financing closing for the 75–81 Dudley Street development in Nubian Square, marking a significant milestone in providing 15 new transit-oriented, income-restricted condominiums to the neighborhood. Madison Park Development Corporation (MPDC), in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Housing, will transform the 6,170 sq. ft. vacant parcel into a mixed-use homeownership project with community space, supporting the City’s ongoing effort to expand affordable housing in Boston.

“This closing marks another step forward in our efforts to ensure Boston families have access to safe, stable, and affordable homeownership opportunities,” said Chief of Housing Sheila A. Dillon. “Through PLAN: Nubian and the leadership of community partners like Madison Park Development Corporation, we are turning long-vacant parcels into homes and active neighborhood spaces that reflect the priorities of Roxbury residents.”

The site at 75–81 Dudley Street is one of four parcels being developed through PLAN: Nubian, a community-led planning and redevelopment effort. The other sites include 40–50 Warren Street, 2147 Washington Street, and 135 Dudley Street. After a public process, the City issued a Request for Proposals in July 2018 focused on new residential housing, including senior housing and projects that support intergenerational communities. Madison Park Development Corporation was tentatively designated as the developer in 2019.

“We are proud that this project brings affordable homeownership to Dudley Street and Guild Row,” said Kate Bennet, Interim CEO of Madison Park Development Corporation. “These 15 homes reflect a long-term investment in resident stability, intergenerational opportunity, and community-led development in Roxbury.”

Located near the Nubian Square bus station, the new development will include six one-bedroom units, five two-bedroom units, and four three-bedroom units. The project will create sustainable, transit-oriented, income-restricted homes and include ground-floor amenity space. In line with transit-focused design principles, the building will not include parking. Construction will begin following the closing, with completion expected in 2027.

Under Mayor Michelle Wu’s leadership, the City of Boston has expanded pathways to affordable homeownership as a core strategy to stabilize families, build generational wealth, and prevent displacement. In the past year, the City helped a record number of residents purchase a home for the first time, assisting more than 400 first-time homebuyers through City programs such as the down payment assistance program and the ONE+Boston mortgage program. Together, these efforts are strengthening neighborhoods across Boston by enabling more residents to remain in their communities and invest in long-term stability.

During Mayor Wu’s tenure, Boston has made historic progress toward creating and preserving affordable homes. Since the start of her first term, the City has produced or begun construction on more than 18,000 new homes, including thousands of income-restricted units. It has launched new policies to make building housing faster, easier, and less expensive across every neighborhood. Mayor Wu has directed record levels of investment to prevent displacement, expand affordable homeownership, and support renters and homeowners facing housing instability.

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On Hoodline: Roxbury’s Nubian Square Set to Gain 15 Affordable Condos with Madison Park Development and City of Boston Partnership

Kelly Lydon — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:06:41 +0000

By Mitch M. Rosenthal

In the heart of Roxbury’s Nubian Square, a fresh beacon of affordable living is on the rise with the financing closure of 75–81 Dudley Street, a development project spearheaded by Madison Park Development Corporation in partnership with the City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Housing. This new venture aims to inject 15 transit-oriented, income-restricted condominiums into the vibrant community, bolstered by the chief of housing’s advocacy for safe, affordable living options as Sheila A. Dillon stated, “Through PLAN: Nubian and the leadership of community partners like Madison Park Development Corporation, we are turning long-vacant parcels into homes and active neighborhood spaces that reflect the priorities of Roxbury residents,” according to the City of Boston website.

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $6.5 Million to Assess & Clean Up Brownfields

Kelly Lydon — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:11:52 +0000

BOSTON — Today, the Executive Office of Economic Development and MassDevelopment joined state and local officials in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood to announce $6,519,000 in awards from the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund to support the environmental assessment and cleanup of 20 contaminated sites across Massachusetts for redevelopment. Once complete, the projects are expected to redevelop a combined total of 21.16 acres, unlock more than 950,000 square feet of new development, and create or preserve more than 700 housing units.

Interim Economic Development Secretary Ashley Stolba made today’s announcement at the Talbot Bernard Senior Homes, a previous award recipient of a grant through the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund. The organization that manages the Talbot Bernard Senior Homes, Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation (NDC), is receiving $850,000 in awards from this round of the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund to support the development of 42 units of affordable housing across two sites in Dorchester.

“The Brownfields Redevelopment Fund helps local partners meet their economic development goals by bringing blighted or vacant sites back into productive use for housing and commercial development,” said Interim Economic Development Secretary Ashley Stolba, who serves as chair of MassDevelopment’s Board of Directors. “This is an important state resource for cleaning up contaminated properties to benefit our residents and communities now and into the future.”

“MassDevelopment is proud to administer the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund on behalf of the Commonwealth and partner closely with municipalities, community development corporations, and other nonprofit organizations as they work to revitalize challenging properties in their communities,” said MassDevelopment President and CEO Navjeet Bal. “Today’s awards will clear the way for hundreds of new housing units, new commercial spaces, and more, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact these projects bring for families, seniors, and neighborhoods across Massachusetts. We are grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration and our partners in the legislature for their support of this key program.”

MassDevelopment oversees the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund, which was created in 1998 to transform contaminated and underused industrial or commercial properties by funding or financing their environmental assessment and remediation towards redevelopment.

Today’s awards were provided as rolling round grants, which are available year-round on a case-by-case basis to eligible community development corporations, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities seeking environmental assessment or remediation of sites with active projects. MassDevelopment’s website features a Notice of Funding Availability with details on how to apply for this category of assistance.

“The Talbot Bernard Senior Housing and Homes community, where today’s event was held, demonstrates the important role the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund has played over the past 25-plus years in helping organizations like ours unlock key parcels for housing,” said Gail Latimore, Executive Director of the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation. “We are glad to be receiving $850,000 in awards today to remediate two additional sites and bring 42 new affordable apartments to our corner of Dorchester.”

“Thank you to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for prioritizing these important investments in creating housing. I am proud to support the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund grant in the state budget as I know the impact these grants make in our communities,” said Senator Nick Collins, First Suffolk. “Congratulations to the recipients. Your work is a vital step toward transforming underused properties into vibrant, sustainable spaces that benefit communities and the environment. We look forward to seeing the impact of your efforts.”

“I am thankful to the Governor and her team for continuing to build more affordable housing. The redevelopment of sites creates healthier and more vibrant communities while expanding opportunities for job creation,” said Representative Russell Holmes, 6^th Suffolk.

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On MassLive: Boston development projects: 577 new homes approved in January

Kelly Lydon — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:18:49 +0000

By Tréa Lavery | TLavery@masslive.com

New development projects approved in the city of Boston this month will create about 577 new homes, including 251 considered affordable.

At the Boston Planning and Development Agency Board’s monthly meeting on Thursday, the board approved six new development projects, including several large-scale residential developments.

According to the board and planning documents, the developments will create about 749 construction jobs and 50 permanent jobs.

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In Boston Agent Magazine: Massachusetts Governor awards $15M to decarbonize affordable housing

Kelly Lydon — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:27:20 +0000

by Liz Hughes

December 11, 2024

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced the third round of funding awards under its Climate Ready Housing program to support deep energy retrofits and cost savings for 1,000 affordable housing units in the Bay State.

Affordable housing properties in eight Massachusetts communities will benefit from the funding, which will reduce energy use and lead to lower costs for residents. According to the governor’s office, the grant program will fund upgrades in the state’s housing stock, improving indoor air quality.

Gov. Maura Healey said this third round of funding goes even further toward lowering emissions from the state’s existing buildings, which “reduces costs for Massachusetts residents while being good for the environment and our health.”

“Massachusetts continues to lead on decarbonizing affordable housing properties as we make progress on our mission to tackle high housing and energy costs head-on,” Healey said.

“These green initiatives create a healthier standard of living for families in our housing developments while at the same time providing opportunities for local workers,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “We are paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future through these deep energy retrofits.”

The program, led by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, MassHousing and Local Initiatives Support Corporation Massachusetts, was created under the state’s 2021 Economic Development Bond Bill and seeded with $1.6 million annually.

Following the first two pilot rounds, the administration increased the annual funding tenfold with $16 million available in this round.

Eleven affordable housing properties were awarded funding in this round. They include:

154-156 Boylston St. and Sara Wallace House as part of the Brookline Community Development Corp. (BCDC), which will use the funding for deep energy retrofits at a six-unit triple decker property and a 16-unit historic building, both of which are located in Brookline.
The Pine Street in at 258 Main St. will receive funding for a retrofit at a 14-unit property located in Charlestown.
Visiting Nurse Communities & WinnCompanies at 259 Lowell St. will receive funding for 78 units in Somerville.
The New Bedford Housing Authority’s Blue Meadows/Nashmont community will use the funds to upgrade 22 units across four buildings.
Fenway Community Development Corp.’s Burbank Gardens will use the funds for its 52-unit property in Boston.
The Planning office for Urban Affairs’ Constitution Inn will use the funding for a green retrofit project at its 100-unit property in Charlestown.
Coalition for a Better Acre’s New North Canal Apartments will use the funds at a 267-unit campus property in Lowell.
Madison Park Development Corp.’s Orchard Gardens will use the funding for 282 units at its Roxbury property.
Quincy Geneva New Vision Community & WinnCompanies’ Phillips Brooks School will use it for 27 units of affordable housing in Dorchester.
Cambridge Housing Authority’s Roosevelt Towers Mid-Rise will use it for a 77-unit mid-rise property in Cambridge.
The Community Builders’ The Putnam will use the benefit for 38 units of historic, adaptive reuse housing in Greenfield.
Worcester Common Ground will use the funds for WCG Homes’ 18-unit scattered site property in Worcester.

“We at the Brookline Community Development Corporation (BCDC) are incredibly grateful for the two funding awards from the Climate Ready Housing Program,” BCDC Executive Director Giovanny Valencia said.

The next round of Climate Ready Housing funds will open in March 2025.

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In Boston Real Estate Times: Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $16 Million to Decarbonize Affordable Housing

Kelly Lydon — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:20:23 +0000

Boston — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the third round of funding awards under the Climate Ready Housing program. The program is led by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, in collaboration with Massachusetts Housing Partnership, MassHousing, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation Massachusetts (LISC MA).

These funds will enable affordable housing properties across eight Massachusetts communities to significantly reduce their energy use through energy retrofits and electrification, which will lower costs for residents. The grant program will advance physical upgrades to a crucial segment of the state’s housing stock, improving indoor air quality and comfort for residents.

“This third round of funding goes even further toward lowering emissions from our existing buildings, which reduces costs for Massachusetts residents while being good for the environment and our health,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Massachusetts continues to lead on decarbonizing affordable housing properties as we make progress on our mission to tackle high housing and energy costs head-on.”

“These green initiatives create a healthier standard of living for families in our housing developments while at the same time providing opportunities for local workers,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “We are paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future through these deep energy retrofits.”

“This year’s Climate Ready Housing funding will enable energy retrofit improvements of nearly 1,000 homes across the state,” said Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus. “This funding will lower costs for low- and moderate-income residents, improve indoor air quality for our residents and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This investment will put us on the path to achieving the commonwealth’s net zero emissions goal while creating more resilient homes.”

This program was created and authorized under the state’s 2021 Economic Development Bond Bill and seeded at $1.6 million annually. After two successful pilot rounds, the Healey-Driscoll Administration increased annual program funding tenfold, making $16 million available for this third round. The program enables deep energy retrofits and decarbonization projects in the affordable housing sector that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Projects submitted for this funding opportunity pursued one of the following two decarbonization approaches:

Deep Energy Retrofits (DER): This approach requires extensive building envelope improvements, electrification of building systems, and maximization of on-site renewable energy production. Projects achieve at least 50 percent in energy savings and significant carbon emissions reductions.
Zero Carbon Emissions Over Time (ZOT): This approach focuses on projects with thoughtful strategies for reducing emissions over time in alignment with planned upgrades. Projects propose strategic, short-term interventions that contribute to a long-term, comprehensive plan to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050.

More than 40 projects submitted a pre-application for the 2024 round, of which 13 were selected for new funding awards totaling approximately $16 million. Recommended project awards will enable energy retrofit improvements in 997 units of affordable housing across the state.

MHP and MassHousing provide funding administration and application support on behalf of EOHLC. Additional application and programmatic support are provided by LISC MA.

“We’re excited to continue our partnership with Healey-Driscoll Administration, alongside MassHousing and LISC, to increase funds and expand impact for affordable properties in the Commonwealth,” said MHP Executive Director Clark Ziegler. “MHP is committed to preserving housing that is healthy, comfortable, and contributes to the achievement of the Commonwealth’s climate goals. We are grateful to live in a state and work with partners committed to the ongoing decarbonization of affordable homes. This year’s investment ensures that 1,000 homes will be healthy and comfortable for our residents in the short- and long-term, with continued investment anticipated through the Affordable Homes Act.”

“Climate Ready Housing funding complements our state’s leading climate finance system, helping to accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies in affordable homes across Massachusetts,” said MassHousing CEO Chrystal Kornegay. “This funding commitment will help nearly 1,000 affordable homes operate cleanly and efficiently, supporting our state’s clean energy goals, while creating healthier and more comfortable homes for lower-income residents.”

“Decarbonization funding is critical to ensuring we are able to provide safe, healthy, and affordable homes long-term for Massachusetts residents,” said LISC MA Deputy Director Emily Jones. “LISC is committed to helping affordable housing organizations access these resources and plan for a clean energy future.”

Orchard Gardens – Madison Park Development Corporation

Madison Park Development Corporation will receive CRH funding for the deep energy retrofit it plans at 282 units on a campus property located in Roxbury. The project proposes insulation upgrades across all buildings, all-electric space heating and cooling, domestic hot water electrification where feasible, and ventilation upgrades. These improvements are expected to result in a 57 percent site energy use reduction across the property.

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On Energy News Network: Massachusetts awards $53 million to help affordable housing operators cut emissions and make homes healthier

Kelly Lydon — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:33:03 +0000

by Sarah Shemkus

In the Boston neighborhood of Roxbury, the Madison Park Development Corporation is receiving $13.5 million from the Affordable Housing Decarbonization Grant Program to do work at its 331-unit Orchard Gardens development. But it is also seeking out other sources to meet the $20 million expected cost of the planned sustainability upgrades.

“It’s a big property and the heart of one of Boston’s oldest, most diverse, most underserved neighborhoods,” said Oren Richkin, senior project manager for the organization. “This grant money is pivotal for this project.”

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In the Boston Globe | City-owned lots on Harrison Ave. in Roxbury could soon be big housing complex

Kelly Lydon — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 05:57:53 +0000

On March 18th, 2024, the Boston Globe reported that MPDC, Beacon Communities, and J Garland Enterprises proposed their plan to reconstruct and redevelop 4.5-acre city-owned lots in Roxbury. According to the Globe, the plan entailed “at least 72 income-restricted condos and more than 300 income-restricted rental apartments, including nearly 80 for seniors.”

Jonathan Garland, JGE President, said the team aims to “weave the neighborhood together while providing opportunities to advance homeownership opportunities.” The project, if selected, is intended to reflect “Roxbury’s rich cultural history and vibrancy.”

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In Banker and Tradesman | Over 400 Housing Units Included in Harrison Avenue Proposal

Kelly Lydon — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:13:45 +0000

On March 11th, 2024, Banker and Tradesman (B&T) reported that Madison Park Development Corporation, alongside Beacon Communities and JGE Development LLC, proposed “six buildings and 383 housing units in a 403,352-square-foot development known as Reed Square.” According to B&T, the housing would be “reserved for households from 30 to 80 percent of area median income, including 73 condominiums.” MPDC, Beacon Communities, and JGE Development “plan to pilot a savings match program, in which a portion of their development fee would provide down payment contributions for rental households.”

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