Housing Headlines

BOSTON --- The Archdiocese of Boston's Planning Office of Urban Affairs and Mattapan-based Caribbean Integration CDC are proposing to co-develop the former Cote car dealership site into 52 apartments and 24 townhouses.

NORTHAMPTON --- This past Tuesday was a big day for 11 homeless women veterans as they began to move into a new $1.7 million 16-unit facility developed by the nonprofit Soldier On. The new facility is located on the campus of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

SHREWSBURY --- Discussion continued on a proposal by Smart Growth Design Inc. to pursue a Ch. 40B permit from the town so it can build 300 apartments on 16 acres near Rt. 20. Called Pointe Hill Farms, the proposal has been opposed by selectmen because some of the project would be built on land that is zoned industrial. Nearby residents have hired a lawyer and have raised concerns about the size, open space, impact on property values and height of the buildings.

EASTHAM --- Faced with intense opposition to a developer's proposal to build 115 units on a former Rt. 6 driving range, town officials are looking at two town parcels - the 10-acre Purcell property and 18 acres off Balwic Road - as possible locations for affordable housing.

NANTUCKET --- Lawyers for Atlantic Development have submitted a letter to the town that addresses the board of selectmen's unanimous opposition of the developer's intention to seek a Ch. 40B permit so it can build 60 apartments.

WEST ROXBURY --- Local developer Peter Davos has proposed an 80-unit apartment complex for the former International House of Pancake restaurant site, 11 of which would be affordable as required by the City of Boston. Davos said there would be 20 three-, 40 two- and 20 one-bedroom apartments.