When Mattapan Community Health Center (MCHC) opens its new $34 million dollar facility next year, it will include two high profile tenants, CVS Pharmacy and Citizens Bank.
The new facility – the first new building of its size to be constructed in Mattapan Square in more than half a century – will create approximately 200 construction and new permanent jobs, thus boosting the local economy, according to a statement.
With the completion of these commercial leasing agreements and environmental abatement of the eight parcels of land on the site at 1575 Blue Hill Ave., demolition and construction has begun.
"The addition of CVS Pharmacy and Citizens Bank to our new building brings badly needed jobs and services to our neighborhood. We applaud their commitment," said Dr. Azzie Young, MCHC president and CEO.
The new 50,000 square-foot building is designed to achieve a Silver LEED certification (Green Design). It will feature the use of recycled and regional building materials, energy efficient HVAC and lighting systems, and a green roof.
Steffian Bradley Architects designed the building in collaboration with the MCHC team. Suffolk Construction Co. is the designated builder. Janey Construction Management & Consulting Inc., provides the Clerk of the Works services.
