Housing Headlines

LAWRENCE --- After three years of negotiations, Boston-based developers are looking for state and federal tax credits in order to restore century-old mills into 500 units of housing.

JAMAICA PLAIN --- Jackson Square Partners has modified its plans for the redevelopment of Jackson Square to increase efficiency and to better fit within the existing neighborhood. These plans are subject to BRA approval.

MELROSE --- Melrose residents met with developers in City Hall to raise their questions and concerns regarding a proposal by Caritas Communities to rehab a building for use as a 16-unit lodging house.

WESTPORT --- The town has rejected a 40R proposal, opting to construct 54 affordable units rather than to nearly double the number in exchange for a greater amount of state funding.

ROXBURY --- The BRA has rejected plans from three different developers for the three-acre tract of land located across from Boston Police headquarters, citing that none of the proposals has met the minimum financial requirements to begin development.

BROOKLINE --- After more than 40 years, the only cooperative housing complex in Brookline will convert to market-rate condominiums. Selectmen have agreed to keep 25 percent of the units affordable.