Construction updates:
AUGUST 2026:
- Week of 08/24/26: the NEI team will be breaking up the vault in the former bank building. This may generate a significant amount of noise.
- Noise impacts from jackhammering (expected to last up to two weeks)
- All lanes of Columbia Road currently remain open (with the parking lane immediately in front of the site blocked off)
- A notice will be posted in advance of lane closures on Columbia Road
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Columbia Crossing in NEws:
Nonprofit affordable housing developers hold groundbreaking for 48 affordable apartments and arts space in Uphams Corner
Mixed-use, transit-oriented development will create 48 new affordable rental homes, a community arts space and retail opportunities
BOSTON – Local and state housing officials, elected officials and funders joined Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC) at a groundbreaking for Columbia Crossing, a mixed-use development that will create 48 affordable apartments, and an exhibition and commercial space at the site of the historic Dorchester Savings Bank Hall on Columbia Road in Upham’s Corner. The POAH/DBEDC team was selected through a competitive, community-driven RFP process.
“POAH is proud to partner with Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation, DSNI, the City of Boston, and the Upham’s Corner community on this opportunity to create new affordable rental housing and advance the goals of the Upham’s Arts & Cultural District,” said Aaron Gornstein, President and CEO of POAH.
Read the full press release here.
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Columbia Crossing to bring housing, retail and art to Upham’s Corner
The historic Dorchester Savings Bank and an adjoining vacant lot in Upham’s Corner will be redeveloped into a six-story mixed-use development and community arts space.
Made possible through a partnership between The Preservation of Affordable Housing and Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation, Columbia Crossing will offer 48 income-restricted affordable rental homes.
An integration with city’s Artist Housing Certification program will ensure that 20% of the units are reserved for artists. Developers hope the building’s arts amenity space will benefit the community and advance the Upham’s Corner Arts & Cultural District revitalization effort.
Read the full Boston Agent Magazine article here.
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The City of Boston and Partners Celebrate Start of Construction on Columbia Crossing in Upham’s Corner
New mixed-use transit-oriented development will bring 48 new affordable rental homes, a community arts space, and commercial opportunities to Dorchester
The City of Boston today broke ground on the renovation and construction of Columbia Crossing, a new mixed-use, transit-oriented development in Upham’s Corner. The Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), in partnership with the Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC), will redevelop the historic Dorchester Savings Bank building and adjacent lot into approximately 86,000 square feet of affordable housing, retail, and community arts space.
“Columbia Crossing represents the best of community-driven development,” said Chief of Housing Sheila A. Dillon. “By transforming this historic site into affordable homes and vibrant public art spaces, we’re ensuring that Upham’s Corner continues to grow as a place where residents can live and create community together.”
Read the full City of Boston, Housing article here.
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