Take a glimpse from the Jefferson Park job site in North Cambridge as most of the site has been demolished to build anew for a bright path forward. VIDEO:
VIDEO: City of Cambridge Highlights Restoration of Mosaic Artwork at CHA’s Millers River Apartments
The Cambridge Housing Authority has partnered with the Cambridge Arts Council to restore the neighborhood favorite mosaic tile art pieces that were once visible on the Cambridge Street side of Millers River Apartments, prior to modernization work carried out by the agency at the property. The pieces were curated in 1979 by local artist and active community member, Lilli Ann … Read More
VIDEO: Putnam School Top Floor Modernization Walkthrough and Breathtaking Skyline Views
Putnam School Apartments is a historic former schoolhouse built in 1890. In 1983, the Cambridge Housing Authority converted the building to senior housing. In 2022, the agency made an investment to fully modernize the property throughout all its floors, including all common areas inside and out. Take a look at this mesmerizing walkthrough of the top floor of Putnam School … Read More
Jefferson Park Wins People’s Choice Award as Finalist for Prestigious Harleston Parker Medal; Becomes First-Ever Affordable Housing Property to be Nominated
[PHOTO] In order of appearance: CHA Executive Director Michael J. Johnston, CHA Director of Planning and Development Margaret Moran, Partner at Abacus Architects + Planners David Eisen. JAN. 27, 2022 – The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) has been informed by the Boston Society of Architecture (BSA) that as a finalist, and first-ever affordable or public housing development to be nominated, … Read More
Cast Your Vote: Jefferson Park Nominated for 2021 Harleston Parker People’s Choice Award; Voting Ends 1/25
The Cambridge Housing Authority’s Jefferson Park property in North Cambridge is being nominated by the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) for the 2021 Harleston Parker People’s Choice Award. Jefferson Park is the first public or affordable housing structure to have been nominated for this award commending architectural beauty. According to the BSA, each year, a jury is asked to award … 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
Before-and-After Burns Apartments Modernization Photos, as Construction Continues
Dive into the ongoing transformation of Daniel F. Burns Apartments in North Cambridge, a $70 million effort by the Cambridge Housing Authority to modernize and preserve the property. Five additional non before-and-after images of improvements and additions are also included in the flip book below. Photo Credit: Cambridge Housing Authority Construction on the 198 units at Burns Apartments started in … Read More
Recap: Third Jefferson Park Federal Community Meeting
From CHA Planning and Development: Thank you to everyone who came out to our third neighborhood meeting for the redevelopment of JP Federal last night, October 19. If you missed the meeting, don’t worry, you can access the recording of the meeting here and review the presentation here! To recap, during the meeting the CHA presented update site design, sample … Read More
Featured Tweet: New Millers River Community Room Progress
This featured CHA post on Twitter features a before photo of the new Millers River community room frame taken in winter 2019 (left) next to an updated construction photo from July 2021 (right). Here is a little more about the modernization of Millers River Apartments taken from our ‘Current Construction Projects‘ page under the ‘I’d Like To…’ tab on the … Read More
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