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Public meeting set for Sept. 15 to discuss Ward Street senior housing proposal

A public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 15, to review the proposed development of a 100 percent affordable senior housing complex at 69 McGreevey Way.

The proposal, known as the Ward Street Senior Housing project, is a joint venture between the Mission Main Tenant Task Force and WinnDevelopment. The partners are seeking to construct a 110-unit, ground-up development strictly for seniors aged 62 and older in the Mission Hill neighborhood.

According to project filings with the city, resident rents will be capped at 30 percent of their household income. The complex will feature approximately 77 one-bedroom and 33 two-bedroom apartments designed to support independent living for low-income elderly residents.

Project Highlights:

• 100 percent deeply affordable housing for seniors 62 and older.

• Rents capped at 30 percent of household income.

• Expands the overall number of affordable homes at the Mission Main campus from 445 to 567.

• Helps current residents age in place, which will free up larger family-sized units for households on the Boston Housing Authority waitlist.

• Incorporates Passive House sustainability standards and Universal Design accessibility.

• Includes specialized programming to support both elderly residents and grandparents raising grandchildren.

The development builds upon a decades-long partnership that originally transformed the 535-unit Mission Main affordable housing community, which is currently co-owned and co-managed by the Tenant Task Force. The development team emphasized that planning and management for this new senior facility have been heavily informed by the lived experience and leadership of the Task Force, aiming to serve as a model for equitable, community-driven senior housing in Boston.

The Sept. 15 public meeting represents a key step in the Article 80 Large Project Review process. Hosted by the Boston Planning Department, the session will offer community members a chance to learn more about the proposal, ask questions, and submit official feedback.

While virtual public meetings for the city typically begin at 6 p.m., residents interested in attending the Sept. 15 session should visit the Boston Planning Department website at bostonplans.org to confirm the exact start time, access the registration link, and review the full Project Notification Form for 69 McGreevey Way

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