Madison Park Next Door Archives - Madison Park Development Corporation https://www.madison-park.org/press-category/madison-park-next-door/ Thu, 18 May 2023 07:29:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.madison-park.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-Untitled-design-5-32x32.png Madison Park Next Door Archives - Madison Park Development Corporation https://www.madison-park.org/press-category/madison-park-next-door/ 32 32 154206511 In Baystate Banner: Community party celebrates five years of The Dewitt Center https://www.madison-park.org/press/in-baystate-banner-community-party-celebrates-five-years-of-the-dewitt-center-2/ Thu, 18 May 2023 07:29:41 +0000 https://www.madison-park.org/?post_type=press&p=6531 On May 10th, 2023, The Baystate Banner highlighted Madison Park Development Corporation's community center, The Dewitt Center, in honor of its five-year anniversary and inaugural celebratory event, Pick-Up Basketball. FEATURED: MPDC's Deputy Director, Ingrid Tucker; Dewitt Center Director, Erica Davis — Click to read more details.

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]]> On May 10th, 2023, The Baystate Banner highlighted Madison Park Development Corporation’s community center, The Dewitt Center, in honor of its five-year anniversary and inaugural celebratory event, Pick-Up Basketball. The event was hosted on May 17th, 2023, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm, and included live music, lawn games, food trucks, and a gallery walk of The Dewitt Center’s local art collection, featuring works from Ekua Holmes and Jaypix. Following the party, guests, both young and older, can join in a multigenerational pick-up basketball game.

The Dewitt Center’s Director, Erica Davis, explained that the Dewitt space does not only provide enriching/engaging programming and activities but also sustains a broader purpose of connecting residents of all ages. The Dewitt Center is home to various after-school programming, local events, and classes, all of which are always free and open to everyone.

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]]> 6531 In the Boston Herald: Boston’s theater scene sizzles this season https://www.madison-park.org/press/in-the-boston-herald-bostons-theater-scene-sizzles-this-season/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:05:17 +0000 https://www.madison-park.org/?post_type=press&p=6096 On January 2nd, 2023, the Boston Herald reported that Actors' Shakespeare Project will return to Hibernian Hall for August Wilson's Seven Guitars, from February 8th, 2023 through March 5th, 2023 — Click to read more details.

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]]> On January 2nd, 2023, the Boston Herald reported that Actors’ Shakespeare Project will return to Hibernian Hall for August Wilson’s critically-acclaimed play, Seven Guitars, from February 8th, 2023 through March 5th, 2023. Maurice Emmanuel Parent takes on Wilson’s classic right in Roxbury for a limited time only.

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]]> 6096 In Universal Hub: Urban League wins approval of new residential building and office on Warren Street in Roxbury https://www.madison-park.org/press/in-universal-hub-urban-league-wins-approval-of-new-residential-building-and-office-on-warren-street-in-roxbury/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 21:07:28 +0000 https://www.madison-park.org/?post_type=press&p=5855 On October 25th, 2022, Universal Hub shared that the Zoning Board of Appeal approved Urban League's proposal to "replace its current headquarters on Warren Street in Roxbury with a new six-story building would have a new office for the league topped with a mix of apartments and condos - 65 in all and all designated as affordable" — Click to read more details.

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]]> On October 25th, 2022, Universal Hub shared that the Zoning Board of Appeal approved Urban League’s proposal to “replace its current headquarters on Warren Street in Roxbury with a new six-story building would have a new office for the league topped with a mix of apartments and condos – 65 in all and all designated as affordable.” The project is a conjoined effort between Madison Park Development Corporation and Urban League; the goal of this venture is to continue to sustain Urban League’s history of supporting the collective revitalization of Nubian Square and Roxbury.

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]]> 5855 From Banker & Tradesman: MPDC Addresses Housing Affordability in Boston https://www.madison-park.org/press/from-banker-tradesman-mpdc-addresses-housing-affordability-in-boston/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:25:35 +0000 https://www.madison-park.org/?post_type=press&p=5298 Madison Park Development Corporation's CEO, Leslie Reid, joined A Better Cambridge and Banker & Tradesman to discuss housing affordability throughout the city of Boston.

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]]> On Monday, March 28th, Madison Park Development Corporation’s CEO, Leslie Reid, joined A Better Cambridge Co-Chair, Becca Schofield, and Banker & Tradesman CRE Editor, Steve Adams, to discuss how Boston’s developments are dealing with concerns regarding affordability in housing within the city.

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]]> 5298 From GBH News: Homeownership Program Offers Hope for Residents in Boston’s Low-Income Properties https://www.madison-park.org/press/from-gbh-news-homeownership-program-offers-hope-for-residents-in-bostons-low-income-properties/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:31:23 +0000 https://www.madison-park.org/?post_type=press&p=5269 On Tuesday, March 8, Park Development Corporation announced the official launch of its first-ever expanded homeownership program, Madison Park Next Door.

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]]> On Tuesday, March 8, Madison Park Development Corporation announced the official launch of its first-ever expanded homeownership program, Madison Park Next Door.

Through the efforts of MPND, MPDC provides zero-interest loans, $100,000 down-payment assistance for home purchases in Boston, and $50,000 for purchases outside of Boston. MPDC’s CEO, Leslie Reid, stated that she hopes to “move five households per year from renting to owning their own homes.” Within the next three years, Reid plans to establish 15 households with the help of Madison Park Next Door.

In an interview, Reid also stated that homeownership is quintessential to building assets and creating generational wealth, especially with consideration for Roxbury’s historic and political marginalization of its residents. “We’re committed to removing some of those obstacles,” stated Reid.

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