Housing Headlines

NATICK --- Local developer Chris Carr recently proposed the new construction of a condominium complex near downtown. The 42-unit project would be created under a "housing overlay option" thereby allowing the creation of a denser complex than would usually be allowed. Additionally, 15 percent of the condominium units would be reserved for households earning below 80 percent of the area median income.

WILLIAMSTOWN --- The ZBA recently voted to issue a comprehensive permit to Church Corner LLC developers for the construction of eight affordable housing units at the site of a former church and rectory. The project will also use $1.2 million in Community Preservation Act funds to develop the units.

WESTPORT --- Delphic Associates developers recently began construction on a 40B development that was approved by the town almost two years ago. The 40B project, consisting of 89 single-family homes off Tickle Road, will designate 29 homes as affordable for residents earning at or below 80 percent of the area median income. Homebuyers for the affordable units will be determined through a housing lottery.

PAXTON --- Developer Edward Blanchard recently presented a proposal to the Board of Selectmen for the construction of 150 homebuyer units off 203 Pleasant Street. The proposed 40B project would designate 38 units as affordable with estimated sales prices of $150,000 per unit. The project must still receive state site eligibility approval before it can move forward.

BOSTON --- Madison Park Development Corporation recently began the last phase of construction on an existing affordable housing complex in Roxbury. The final phase of the Orchard Gardens project will include 20 energy-efficient homes which will be made available to first-time homebuyers. Construction is expected to be complete in the summer of 2010.

PLYMOUTH --- Despite construction delays due to a lack of tax credit investments, the Cherry Hill II affordable senior housing project is set to move forward in the coming months. The complex will include 35 units of affordable rental housing for seniors.