JP Development Sets Supportive Housing Model
A partnership between The Pine Street Inn and a nonprofit developer completed New England’s largest supportive housing complex in Jamaica Plain.
BPDA Approves Dorchester Hotel-to-Housing Conversion
Boston Planning & Development Agency directors approved the conversion of a Dorchester hotel into supportive housing and 82 apartments in a redevelopment of a Jamaica Plain paper supply company’s property.
Worcester Hotel Conversion to Supportive Housing OK’d
A Worcester motel will be converted into 90 units of supportive housing under plans approved by the city’s Planning Board over opposition from some residents.
Personnel File – No. 296
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: it’s The Personnel File.
Embattled Homeless Housing Development Finally Breaks Ground
An affordable housing project for the homeless in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood has finally broken ground after seeing off legal challenges from a neighboring commercial landlord.
Beacon Communities Buys Back Bay Hotel for Housing Conversion
Beacon Communities has closed on its acquisition of the YW Boston property in Back Bay for a planned 307-unit affordable housing conversion.
Councilors: Eliminate Parking for Affordable Projects
Outraged at lawsuits challenging a pair of affordable housing projects in Jamaica Plain, Boston City Councilors Matt O’Malley and Kenzie Bok are seeking to remove off-street parking requirements for housing developments that include 100-percent affordable units.
Hotel Conversion Would Create New Affordable Units in Back Bay
The future owners of a Back Bay property plan to convert the building’s 66 hotel rooms into apartments while retaining office space for tenants including current owner YW Boston.
Redevelopment of JP Property to Create Supportive Housing for Homeless
A partnership between The Community Builders of Boston and the Pine Street Inn will bring 202 income-restricted and supportive housing units to Jamaica Plain.
Pine Street Inn Plans Large Affordable Project in JP
A large affordable housing project could be coming to Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, courtesy of the Pine Street Inn homeless shelter.
Walsh Announces New Fund to Fight Homelessness
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh yesterday announced the establishment of the Boston’s Way Home Fund. The fund aims to raise $10 million over the course of four years and the money will be used to create 200 new units of supportive, sustainable, long-term housing for chronically homeless men and women.
