This week, on November 3, the city of Boston inaugurated Morton Station Village, a mixed-income housing development in Mattapan. Delivering 40 new homes, the development marks a collaborative effort involving the City of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and local community groups. The grand opening ceremony was attended by Chief of Housing Sheila Dillon, Secretary of Housing Edward Augustus, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, along with members from the Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA) and the Caribbean Integration Community Development (CICD), Boston government news portal reports.
To achieve, the diverse housing needs of families and individuals across financial tiers, Morton Station Village includes 28 rental apartments and 12 condos for income-restricted homeownership. Catering to individuals and families with incomes within 30% to 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI), said the Boston government website.
Morton Station Village's strategic situation besides the Fairmount Line’s Morton Station MBTA stop enhances accessibility for its residents. Additionally, the development offers a gym, bicycle storage, and a common room for leisure. The establishment also anticipates to include the Steven P. Odom Serenity Garden, which aims to construct in the spring of 2024 as per the official announcement.
