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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