Madison Park Development Corporation (MPDC)

Electrical Permit Pulled for 2451 Washington Condos A permit has been pulled for the electrical work at 2451 Washington Street in Roxbury. The upcoming 4-story building will offer 16 condo units, 7 of which will be designated affordable. The project will also include 14 sheltered parking spaces plus a community room.

Work Ongoing for Facade Replacement at The Haynes House Construction is ongoing for the renovation of the Haynes House in Roxbury, originally built in 1974. The renovation plan will generally include significant building envelope improvements with the demolition and replacement of the building’s exterior masonry facade, 100% window replacement, and improved accessible front and rear entrances. It also includes required life safety system upgrades, energy efficiency enhancements, new accessible units, and selective unit and common area upgrades. The 7-story building features131 affordable family rental apartments.

Interior Finishing Underway for First Phase of the Whittier Choice Redevelopment Interior finishing is now underway for the first phase of the Whittier Choice redevelopment in Roxbury. The redevelopment will create a total of 387 residential units plus around 7,600 square feet of retail space.  The new buildings will contain a mix of affordable and market-rate residential units ranging in size from studios to four-bedrooms.

20 Unit Affordable Condo Project in Roxbury Under Review Madison Park Development Corporation has proposed a 20 unit affordable condo project at 75 Dudley Street in Roxbury. The project would combine two parcels of land, the larger of which is currently owned by The City of Boston. The one, two, and three-bedroom homes would range in affordability from 80% to 120% AMI. The ground floor of the building would also include 1 commercial space that the team will rent to a local entrepreneur that supports the goals and objectives of the Roxbury Cultural District.

CO Issued for Madison Melnea Cass Apartments A certificate of occupancy has been issued for the first 60 apartments in the Madison Melnea Cass development in Roxbury. The 5-story building at 40 Raynor Circle features 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. In total the project will feature 76 homes, 39 of which are designated affordable, at either 60% or 100% AMI. 

Construction Continues on Redevelopment of Whittier Choice Construction is ongoing with sheathing and window install work underway for first phases of the Whittier Choice project while demo has also kicked off to remove older buildings on the site. The Whittier Choice development will create a total of 387 residential units, bringing an increase of 187 residential units to the development. Around 7,680 square feet of retail will also be built as part of the redevelopment. The new buildings will contain a mix of affordable and market-rate residential units. Both rental and condominium residential units will be constructed ranging from studios to four-bedrooms. 

Interior Finishing Wrapping Up for Madison Melnea Cass Apartments Interior finishing is wrapping up for the Madison Melnea Cass Apartments in Roxbury with expected completion in the coming months. The project will feature a total of 76 units at different levels of affordability ranging from deeply affordable to market rate. 

Framing Rising for Redevelopment of Whittier Choice in Roxbury Wood framing is ongoing for the redevelopment of the Whittier Choice public housing development in Roxbury. The first phase of the project will create a new 5-story building to contain 83 units. A second and third phase will house another 304 residential units along with over 7,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The new buildings will contain a mix of affordable and market-rate residential units. Both rental and condominium residential units will be constructed ranging from studios to four-bedrooms.

Construction Progressing for Affordable Housing Development in Roxbury Window install is complete and siding install is moving forward for the Madison Melnea Cass Apartments in Roxbury. The project consists of a new 4-story, a 16-unit building at 40 Raynor Circle and a 5-story, 60-unit building along Melnea Cass Boulevard.  The project is developed in partnership between The Madison Park Development Corporation, Boston Housing Authority and Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. The units will range from deeply affordable to market rate and are expected to be complete in May of this year.

Roxbury's Haynes House Apartments Sold for $22.7 Million Madison Park Development Corporation has acquired the Haynes House Apartments located in Roxbury for $22.7 million. The property features a 138,710 square foot residential building comprised of 131 units. The affordable housing property consists of one and two bedroom units and accepts Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV). Haynes House Apartments was built in part with financing obtained through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. In addition to providing apartments for low-income households, this property could include some market rate units. 

Framing Ongoing for Madison Melnea Apartments Framing is ongoing for the new residential development along Melnea Cass Boulevard in Roxbury.  The project is set to include 76 residential units between two buildings.  Units will range in size from 1 beds to 3 bedroom duplex homes. This transit-oriented development sits just a few minutes from the MBTA orange line.  

Phase One of Whitter Choice public housing redevelopment in Roxbury breaks ground The first phase of the $44 million redevelopment of the Whittier Choice public housing complex in Roxbury Crossing has broken ground. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday (March 1st), during which a building was ceremonially demolished to make way for a new five-story building containing 83 residential units, which will be the redevelopment's first building. In total, the redevelopment will create approximately 387 affordable and market-rate apartment and condominium residential units, 187 more than are currently located at the development, as well as a new 7,680-square-foot retail component. A total of three new buildings will be constructed. The following are photographs from the groundbreaking ceremony: Thanks to all who came to the groundbreaking ceremony and shared these exciting times with residents and partners. The future looks bright! @marty_walsh @POAHCommunities @MadisonParkDC @HUDNewEngland @SoniaChangDiaz @MassEOHED @MassHousing #Boston #WhittierChoice #Roxbury pic.twitter.com/ghQP7pgGtq— Boston Housing Auth. (@BHA_Boston) March 1, 2018