December
6
2011
LOWELL, Dec. 6, 2011 --- The ongoing revitalization of Lowell's Acre neighborhood is embodied in the comeback story of Kimberly Glenn because the Acre was her worst nightmare and is now the place where she can dream.
December
2
2011
CHELMSFORD, Dec. 2, 2011 --- A privately-funded MHP subsidy program designed to support more affordable housing in the suburbs reached a significant milestone in November as the Lynn Marcella Residences became the first development in the program to open its doors.
November
29
2011
QUINCY, Nov. 29, 2011 --- At the grand opening of 6 Fort Street, Janelle Chan left no doubt that affordable housing is needed, noting that nearly 400 families had applied to live in one of the new apartments. "Demand far exceeds the supply," said the executive director of the Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) during opening ceremonies on Nov. 15.
October
28
2011
JAMAICA PLAIN, Oct. 28, 2011 ---- The corner of Centre and Lamartine Street used to house nothing. Located across the street from the Jackson Square T station, commuters would exit the station and the first thing they'd see was a blighted plot of land. Now, they see 270 Centre Street, a four-story energy-efficient building housing 30 low- to moderate-income renters.
October
28
2011
WEYMOUTH, Oct. 28, 2011 --- The Town of Weymouth's commitment to housing was on full display recently as state and local officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Torrey Woods, a town-initiated development of 20 affordable rental homes.
September
30
2011
BOSTON, Sept. 30, 2011 --- For the fourth time in eight years, the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) has put its private bank financing to work to help preserve and improve affordable housing in the increasingly popular Fenway Park neighborhood.