Boston's housing landscape is set to include more mixed-income options with the construction kickoff of Harvard and Standish Homes in Dorchester. In an announcement made public by the City of Boston, a partnership with TLee Development and CoEverything will aim to deliver 22 income-restricted homeownership units well-connected to transit, education, and businesses.
Chief of Housing Sheila Dillon voiced the city's drive, stating, "The Harvard and Standish Homes development reflects our commitment to expanding homeownership opportunities across Boston." Meanwhile, Miriam Gee, Co-Founder of CoEverything, noted on the City of Boston, "Homeownership should be an option for the people who make this neighborhood strong." Gee's comments highlight the community-focused ethos of the project—aiming to firmly root working families inside the fabric of Dorchester's evolving narrative.
The venture envisages two distinct buildings located on Harvard and Standish streets. With 16 condos and ground-floor retail space, the Harvard site promises to bolster the neighborhood's walkable credentials, alongside offering a mix of accessible one to three-bedroom units, an outdoor patio, green space, and eight parking spots. The Standish counterpart will complement with six condos, dedicated green space, and three parking bays, ensuring residents a blend of outdoor enjoyment and parking convenience.
Travis Lee, Founder of TLee Development, spoke to the collaboration underlying this housing initiative: "These homes are a result of strong collaboration between local partners and the City," as mentioned on thr City of Boston website. He emphasized the commitment to housing that supports families to not only stay but to thrive in Dorchester. Funding sources for this development span the Mayor's Office of Housing, MassHousing, and federal and state tax credits, illustrating a notable mix of public investment to bolster the project's execution.
Foremost among these advancements is Mayor Wu's push to widen affordable housing's net. As the city publication outlined, Wu has championed the use of public land, streamlined permitting processes by over a quarter, and has overseen the introduction of policies including Linkage and Inclusionary Zoning.
