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The City of Boston Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Logan Square Residences

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City officials, community partners, and neighbors gathered in Hyde Park to celebrate the grand opening of the Logan Square Residences, a new 63-unit affordable housing community for older adults ages 55 and up. The Mayor's Office of Housing, in collaboration with B'nai B'rith Housing, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), MassDevelopment, Eastern Bank, Redstone Equity Partners, and local elected officials, marked the completion of a four-story development. This development provides safe, stable, and income-restricted housing for older Bostonians.

"These 63 new homes in Logan Square mean more of our older residents can live full lives in the communities they have contributed to and know well," said Chief of Housing, Sheila A. Dillon. "B'nai B'rith Housing has been an important partner in delivering high quality affordable homes for Boston's older adults, and we appreciate their leadership and collaboration throughout this development process."

The completed building features one-bedroom apartments, including 43 homes affordable to households earning up to 60 percent of the area median income, two homes affordable to households earning up to 50 percent of the area median income, and 18 homes for households earning up to 30 percent of the area median income. Seven apartments are set aside for older adults transitioning out of homelessness. The development also includes 1,202 square feet of commercial space and amenities such as a fitness center, community room, library, laundry center, management office, and 36 bike parking spaces, along with an outdoor courtyard with seating, a landscaped yard, and a bocce court.

The project supports the Wu Administration's efforts to expand affordable housing for older adults throughout Boston. During Mayor Wu's first term, almost 1,500 age-restricted homes were completed, began construction or were permitted in neighborhoods across Boston. These developments reflect the City's continued commitment to inclusive neighborhoods where residents of all ages can remain connected to the communities they have long called home.

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"Logan Square Residences stands as a great example of what we can achieve when state, City, and community partners come together with a shared commitment to expanding affordable housing," said Massachusetts Housing Secretary Edward Augustus. "These new homes will ensure that older adults in Hyde Park have access to safe, stable, energy-efficient housing that supports aging with dignity. We are proud to support this development and remain focused on creating more opportunities like this across the Commonwealth."

B'nai B'rith Housing will provide on-site resident service coordination, offering programs that support social engagement, health, and wellness for older residents. " We are so grateful to the Hyde Park neighborhood, the City of Boston, the Commonwealth, and other private and public funders for making our dream at 1201-1203 River Street a reality," said B'nai B'rith Housing Executive Director Susan Gittelman. We share the excitement of our new senior residents who are moving into this beautiful building and starting the next chapter of their lives."

Located near the MBTA Fairmount and Hyde Park Commuter Rail Stations, bus routes, Bluebikes stations, the Hyde Park Library, and the Menino Arts Center, the site supports smart-growth and transit-oriented development principles. The building was designed to meet BERDO Zero Emission Buildings requirements and Passive House Certified standards as an all-electric, non-carbon-producing development focused on long-term energy efficiency.

The Logan Square Residences development was financed with support from the City of Boston's Mayor's Office of Housing, the Neighborhood Housing Trust Fund, EOHLC, MassDevelopment, Redstone Equity Partners, Tax Incentive Finance, Santander, CEDAC, MassHousing, Farnsworth Foundation and Eastern Bank.

"Red Stone is excited to partner with B'nai B'rith Housing in their mission to expand affordable housing options in the Greater Boston communities they serve,"  said Redstone Equity Partners Director of Acquisitions Pete Flynn. "The Logan Square Residences exemplifies the organization's strong commitment to Boston residents by providing housing along with supportive services to build a community for tenants. We are grateful for the ongoing support and funding from both the city and state, as their continued dedication is essential to addressing the urgent need for affordable housing."

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Under Mayor Michelle Wu's leadership, Boston has made historic progress toward creating and preserving affordable homes for residents. Since the start of her first term, the City has produced or begun construction on more than 18,000 new homes, including thousands of income-restricted units. It has launched new policies to make it easier, faster, and less expensive to build housing across every neighborhood. Mayor Wu has directed record levels of investment to prevent displacement, expand affordable homeownership, and support renters and homeowners who face housing instability.

Through innovative programs like the Housing Accelerator Fund, Welcome Home Boston, and the Housing with Public Assets initiative, the City is finding new ways to create housing on public land, convert vacant buildings into homes, and support residents in building wealth and stability. The Mayor's focus on climate and health has also made Boston a national leader in green and energy-efficient housing. Together, these efforts are working towards making Boston a city where every resident can have a safe, stable, and affordable home, and where communities can grow stronger for generations to come.

About B'nai B'rith Housing, New England

B'nai B'rith Housing (BBH) is a regional nonprofit developer dedicated to easing the Greater Boston housing crisis by partnering with cities and towns to create economically viable, affordable homes that meet community needs. Established in 2004—with roots dating to 1980's first Covenant House development in Brighton—BBH develops rental and homeownership housing for young families and older adults of all backgrounds. To date, BBH has created nearly 600 homes, including 463 affordable rental units for low- and moderate-income seniors, 60 affordable family and workforce rentals, and 57 affordable homeownership opportunities. BBH has earned national recognition for its affordable housing and service-enriched management model, receiving multiple NAHMA Vanguard and Community of Quality Awards, an MAA Senior Community of the Year Award, and the ULI Jack Kemp Award for Workforce Housing. As long-term owners, BBH advances its mission by developing high-quality housing that strengthens regional supply, enhances affordability, and maintains strong relationships with surrounding communities.

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