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Featured on WGBH | Naheem Garcia on bringing August Wilson to a Boston stage

Kelly Lydon — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:36:41 +0000

On March 18, 2024, WGBH spotlighted Actors Shakespeare Project’s “King Hedley II” production (happening at MPDC’s Hibernian Hall) on an episode of The Culture Show with Naheem Garcia, King Hedley II’s Elmore.

Read the full article/listen to the full Culture Show episode here.

Purchase tickets for King Hedley II here.

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Featured in Hoodline | Boston Police Officers Trade Handcuffs for Aprons to Foster Bonds at Roxbury Cooking Classes

Kelly Lydon — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:28:48 +0000

On March 3rd, 2024, Hoodline highlighted the recent partnership between MPDC’s collaborative, community-oriented Meal Prep and Participation (MPP) Classes and the Boston Police Department’s (BPD) B-2 Roxbury Community Service Office.

According to Hoodline, officers joined Roxbury residents at Northeastern University’s Xhibition Kitchen and learned how to “meal prep, preserve, and cook healthy meals” with the guidance of a certified nutritionist. The classes, created and facilitated by Leslie Stafford, MPDC’s Health, Equity, and Wellness Manager, seek to bridge the gap between underserved communities and access to equitable food resources. Hoodline describes that “the program premises more than just the knowledge of making nutritious meals,” it also offers “an environment where police involvement isn’t framed by patrol cars and uniforms but by a shared experience that bridges the folks in uniform with those they’re sworn to protect.”

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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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Featured in Charlestown Patriot-Bridge | Coalition Builds Momentum for Ranked Choice Voting in Boston

Kelly Lydon — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:22:54 +0000

On February 16th, 2024, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge announced that Ranked Choice Boston (RCB) is expanding its partnerships with MPDC, sharing that RCB is “proud to join fellow democracy advocates and justice seekers in this growing coalition to advance ranked choice voting” (as stated by RCB Co-Chair, Rahsaan Hall) in a new allied-groups coalition, launched in August 2023. As mentioned by Charleston Patriot-Bridge, “RCB’s mission is to empower individuals and foster civic participation, ensuring that every voice is not only heard but also honored.” In addition to MPDC, MassVote, Union Capital Boston, Represent Women, Veterans for All Voters, Not on My Watch Mentoring Inc., and the Marcus Anthony Hall Education Institute are among many organizations committed to making civic engagement more accessible and community-focused.

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Featured in Banker and Tradesman | Two Developer Teams Bid for Roxbury Parcels

Kelly Lydon — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:19:26 +0000

On February 28th, 2024, Banker and Tradesman highlighted MPDC for its proposal submission to develop income-restricted housing on “parking lots next to the Boston Water and Sewer Commission headquarters,” located on Harrison Avenue, Thornedike Street, Newcorn Street and Lenox Street, comprising “16 parcels.” According to Banker and Tradesman, “the BPDA sought projects that will comply with the goals of PLAN: Nubian Square and Roxbury Strategic Master Plan, including housing affordability, job creation, ground-floor activation that benefits the community and a diverse development team.”

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In Stanford Social Innovation Review: How Real Estate Development Can Boost Urban Health

Kelly Lydon — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:17:23 +0000

On August 24th, 2023, Madison Park Development Corporation was highlighted in the Stanford Social Innovation Review’s academic article and case study research regarding the connection between community health in Boston’s inner-city neighborhoods and real estate development as a catalyst for both social change and harm reduction.

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In Dorchester Reporter: Madison Park Development buys Grove Hall lot, eyes mixed-use

Kelly Lydon — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:57:20 +0000

On July 5th, 2023, Dorchester Reporter shared that Madison Park Development Corporation has purchased a lot in Grove Hall that includes 1 Crawford Street and 639 Warren Street for $3.2 million. MPDC’s CEO, Leslie Reid, expressed her enthusiasm for the property procurement, mentioning that the intent for the lot is to host more “affordable housing units, which could be rental or ownership, and a non-residential space.” Additionally, MPDC has joined The Roxbury Sunflower Project spearheaded by artist Ekua Holmes. The sunflower project is under construction and will be available for public viewing soon.

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In NGNMagazine: Co-ops drive positive change in the neighborhoods—and create a pipeline for future nonprofit employees

Kelly Lydon — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:24:34 +0000

On July 5th, 2023, NGN Magazine highlighted MPDC’s partnership with and participation in Northeastern’s Co-ops In Service to our Neighbors program (CSN), which sustains a paid, full-time co-op for each of the university’s nonprofit partners. MPDC received Fanta Sidibey, a second-year international business student at the school. Fanta supported various efforts (workforce development, tutoring, youth development, etc.) at The Dewitt Center, MPDC’s community center based in Roxbury, MA.

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In The Boston Globe: The 25th Roxbury International Film Festival kicks off this week

Kelly Lydon — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:22:51 +0000

On June 18th, 2023, The Boston Globe reported that the R oxbury International Film Festival begins again for its 25th year, from June 20th to July 2nd, 2023. Hibernian Hall, Madison Park Development Corporation’s arts and culture hub, will serve as a space for in-person screenings of Roxbury’s most prestigious local films, along with panels and community events that welcome both residents and visitors of the City. According to the Globe, “The full lineup includes narrative and documentary films, features and shorts, and animated films. All screenings, including virtual ones, will be accompanied by Q&A’s with filmmakers.”

Purchase tickets for the RoxFilm Festival here!

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In bostonguide.com: A Quarter Century of Film

Kelly Lydon — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:16:51 +0000

On Friday, June 16th, 2023, bostonguide.com shared that the Roxbury International Film Festival (RoxFilm) is back for tits 25th year. The Festival takes place both in-person and online from June 28th to July 2nd (@Home options are available through the ArtsEmerson streaming platform) and features documentaries, shorts, animation, and full-length films. At MPDC’s Hibernian Hall, a cocktail reception will take place along with a ceremony that honors local artists and a special showing of a Boston-filmed classic, Squeeze.

Purchase tickets for the RoxFilm Festival here!

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