CHA Honored with 2026 Preservation Award for Dan’s Place at 116 Norfolk Street

CHA CEO Clara Fraden accepts the 2026 Preservation Award from the Cambridge Historical Commission alongside members of the HMFH design team. The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) was honored by the Cambridge Historical Commission (CHC) with a 2026 Preservation Award for the renovation and expansion of Dan’s Place at 116 Norfolk Street. CHA CEO Clara Fraden accepted the award on behalf … Read More

CHA Releases Publication Celebrating 116 Norfolk Street Reopening

The Cambridge Housing Authority is proud to share its latest original publication, A New Norfolk, highlighting the efforts and personal stories behind the transformation of 116 Norfolk Street into 62 deeply affordable Single Room Occupancy units. Click the link below to view the publication electronically for free on the CHA website:

116 Norfolk Street Stuns in New Photographs Following Modernization

Originally constructed in 1907 as a convent, 116 Norfolk Street was acquired by the Cambridge Housing Authority in 1975 and converted into 38 units of Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing. In January 2022, CHA began work on a new building addition, including the transformation of all units from SROs into studio apartments. Today, following the completion of construction, the building … Read More

HUD Acting Secretary Joins Cambridge Housing Authority to Celebrate Jefferson Park Revitalization

The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA), along with its partners, employees, and residents, will gather on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Revitalization of Jefferson Park Federal. This project marks a significant redevelopment milestone for a 278-unit, deeply affordable, housing community for families in North Cambridge. Acting U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Adrianne Todman, Deputy … Read More

[VIDEO] First Look: Two Stunningly Modernized Units at Putnam School in East Cambridge

Welcome to the virtual tour of Putnam School, a historic property transformed into affordable housing by CHA. With over $13 million invested, we’ve revitalized this former educational institution while preserving its charm. Affordable housing is crucial for everyone, and at CHA, we’re dedicated to making it accessible. Explore our renovated units where modern comfort meets historic character, demonstrating our commitment … Read More

VIDEO: Burns Revitalization Unit Glimpse

Located in historic North Cambridge, construction on the 198 units at Daniel F. Burns Apartments started in February 2020 and completed in late 2022. Every building system was replaced or upgraded and a new air conditioning system was also installed at Burns. The building was insulated and cladded with a cementitious panel. Enhanced and expanded community spaces include a new … Read More

CHA Welcomes 200+ Attendees to Celebrate the Revitalization of Millers River Apartments

On Thursday, September 29, 2022, the Cambridge Housing Authority welcomed more than 200 attendees to its Revitalization of Millers River ribbon cutting marking the end of construction to modernize the property. The event brought many familiar faces together who worked hard or were in support of this project to celebrate alongside the building’s residents. CHA Executive Director, Michael J. Johnston, … Read More

VIDEO: Incredible Unit Transformation at Millers River Apartments

The Cambridge Housing Authority has reached the $1 billion investment mark in modernizing properties across our portfolio. In the video below, see the incredible transformation from a completely stripped down unit to a beautiful finished result. CHA residents deserve our best step forward, they are the foundation of our work. Seeing them return to a newly modernized home is a … Read More