Project Description
MASS Design Group has partnered with area nonprofits Nuestra Comunidad CDC and Preservation of Affordable Housing to develop affordable, transit-oriented housing in Boston’s Mattapan neighborhood. The complex includes 135 residences and 10,000 square feet of commercial space to try to spur economic growth in the area and foster connections with surrounding communities. “We have a goal to continue to pursue issues of equity and health in architecture here in the U.S.,” says MASS director David Saladik. “There’s a housing crisis in Boston—the high end of the market is taking care of itself, but there’s not enough workforce or affordable housing happening. So we thought it’d be great to get involved in that and try to improve the design quality.” The project will be completed in 2020.