Housing Headlines

LITTLETON --- A Concord developer recently proposed the new construction of a 200-unit apartment complex near the Acton line. Of the 200 units, 40 units would be restricted for low-income families earning no more than 50 percent of the area median income. The developer still needs site approval from the state as well as approval from various town boards to begin the project.

WAKEFIELD --- Construction is set to begin on a 4.17 acre mixed-income development called Legacy Park Wakefield. The project will consist of 142 (one, two, and three-bedroom) units of which a certain percentage will be designated as affordable. The development company expects that apartments will start leasing at the end of the year.

GROTON --- A property located at 134 Main Street is set to become a "village-style" complex of small shops and condominium units. The complex will consist of 18 condominium units, three of which will be reserved as affordable for families making at or below a certain income.

FITCHBURG --- Christmas Oaks Development and Management LLC recently purchased the former St. Joseph school building for $245,000. The developer plans to convert the 107-year-old building into 27 affordable one-bedroom apartments for tenants over the age of 55.

BOSTON --- The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) recently approved 74 housing units in the Innovation District located in Boston's Fort Point Channel neighborhood. The development will consist of 38 market rate units, nine affordable units, and 27 "innovation housing" units intended for individuals whose income is too high to qualify for the affordable units but who are often priced out of the housing market. Construction is set to begin in the fall.

LEOMINSTER --- A former mill was recently purchased by a company with plans to redevelop the property into affordable housing units and commercial office suites.