The City of Boston and Partners Celebrate Start of Construction on Columbia Crossing in Upham’s Corner
via The City of Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu | Housing
New mixed-use transit-oriented development will bring 48 new affordable rental homes, a community arts space, and commercial opportunities to Dorchester
The City of Boston today broke ground on the renovation and construction of Columbia Crossing, a new mixed-use, transit-oriented development in Upham’s Corner. The Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), in partnership with the Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC), will redevelop the historic Dorchester Savings Bank building and adjacent lot into approximately 86,000 square feet of affordable housing, retail, and community arts space.
“Columbia Crossing represents the best of community-driven development,” said Chief of Housing Sheila A. Dillon. “By transforming this historic site into affordable homes and vibrant public art spaces, we’re ensuring that Upham’s Corner continues to grow as a place where residents can live and create community together.” ...
“It’s always exciting to be able to celebrate new affordable housing going into construction, especially when that development will add new uses that will reinforce this area of Dorchester as a place for art and innovation," said Chief of Planning Kairos Shen. "I am excited to see this new mix of uses come to fruition in the community, especially through the adaptive reuse of the historic and iconic Dorchester Savings Bank."
“POAH is proud to partner with Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation, DSNI, the City of Boston, and the Upham’s Corner community on this opportunity to create new affordable rental housing and advance the goals of the Upham’s Arts & Cultural District,” said Aaron Gornstein, President and CEO of POAH.