191 - 195 Bowdoin Street
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Project Goals
A 10,788 square foot parcel of vacant, City-owned land located in the Bowdoin-Geneva area of Dorchester.
The Vietnamese American Initiative For Development (VietAID) was designated as the developer for this site, VietAID will combine the City-owned parcel with the abutting privately-owned 21,790 square foot parcel to construct 41 affordable rental units, 46 off-street parking spaces, 6,057 square feet of ground floor retail space, 900 square feet of community meeting space and 3,500 square feet of open plaza.
VietAID was awarded affordable housing subsidy funding from the City of Boston and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Construction is anticipated to begin by the Fall of 2020.
Timeline
Summer 2015
Community Feedback
We’re meeting with community members to gather feedback on plans for the site.
Winter 2016
Developer Selection
We’ll release a Request for Proposals and select a developer for this site.
Jan 18, 2016
Request for Proposals (RFP) Opened for Bidding
Fall 2016
City Planning
This project is going through a zoning review with the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA). Then we’ll work with the Developer on funding, design, and compliance.
Winter 2021
Under Construction
Construction is underway. For further information on road closures and parking impact, contact the Project Manager.
Summer 2022
Project Complete
This project is ready for use.
Housing
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Christopher Rooney, Project Manager
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