Adaptive reuse of former St. Kevin’s Parish School and construction of 2 new buildings into a 5-story 80-unit development reserved for families earning up to 60% AMI; 60-units reserved for workforce and 20-units reserved as permanent housing for formerly homeless families. There is an on-site full-time licensed social worker. The former school includes a resident lounge, community room, fitness room, computer lab and offices for on-site supportive services. Buildings date back to the 1940s and are part of an historic district.
Photo Credit: Joel Howe
Project Size: 50+ Units
Completed: 2016
Cost: $32300000
Location: Dorchester, MA
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Upham’s Crossing
Project & Congregation Details
Congregation Information
House of Worship: St. Kevin's Parish School and Church Building
Denomination: Catholic
Location Information
State: MA
City: Dorchester
Geography: Urban
Neighborhood: Upham's Crossing
Project Information
Approval: 2013
Completed: 2016
Cost: $32300000
Developer: Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA)
Architect: The Architectural Team; Bellalta 3 Design
Social Services Provider: St. Mary’s Center for Women & Children
Land: Sold
Housing Type: Supportive
Funding
Local
City of Boston HOME and Neighborhood Housing Trust Fund;
State
$1.025 million in permanent financing from Massachusetts Housing Partnership; Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
Federal
Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (9%) with equity from Bank of America;
Other
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston; Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta;