The City of Boston and Partners Celebrate Start of Construction on Marzuq Muhammad Plaza II in Grove Hall

The City of Boston, MTK Development, and community members celebrated the start of construction on Marzuq Muhammad Plaza II, a new mixed-use development at 376–384 Blue Hill Avenue in Grove Hall. The project will create 18 affordable homeownership opportunities, new community and retail space, and public green space designed to strengthen and stabilize families in the neighborhood.

Developed by MTK Development, Marzuq Muhammad Plaza II honors the late Marzuq Muhammad, a visionary community leader and developer whose work focused on empowering residents through opportunity, inclusion, and neighborhood investment.

“This project truly embodies the kind of community-centered development Boston strives for,” said Chief of Housing Sheila A. Dillon. “It is about more than new buildings—it is about honoring the people and legacy that make our neighborhoods strong. The City is proud to support a project that expands affordable homeownership and deepens our investment in Grove Hall.

The four-story development will include 3,272 square feet of ground-floor retail and community space, 18 affordable homeownership units ranging from one to three bedrooms, and parking for up to eight vehicles, including ride-share spaces. The homes will be affordable to households earning between 80 and 100 percent of Area Median Income. The project also includes outdoor green space for residents and neighbors to gather and connect.

“These 18 new homes will bring their future buyers all the benefits of homeownership and allow them to put down roots in Grove Hall, where this new development is helping to transform the neighborhood,” said MassHousing CEO Chrystal Kornegay. “MassHousing is pleased to partner with MTK Development and the City of Boston on this project that will honor a beloved community leader and continue his legacy of fostering empowerment and inclusion for the residents of Boston.”

Marzuq Muhammad (1982–2018) was a commercial real estate professional, civic leader, and advocate for equity in Roxbury and across Boston. He served with the Roxbury Strategic Oversight Committee, the Fairmount Indigo Initiative, the Achieve Program, and the Museum of African American History, and founded the Daddy and Me Literacy Program to support fathers of color. He was also a devoted member of Masjid Al Quran, where the original Marzuq Muhammad Plaza now stands.

Marzuq’s resilience, passion, and commitment to uplifting families in his community left a lasting legacy. Marzuq Muhammad Plaza II continues that legacy by creating new opportunities for affordable homeownership and community connection in Grove Hall.

"Marzuq Muhammad spent his life building up Grove Hall, and carrying his legacy forward through this second phase of development is a profound honor for our entire team," said Wadi Muhammad, Principal at MTK Development. "Marzuq Muhammad Plaza II isn't just about creating 18 new affordable homeownership opportunities- it's about deepening roots, creating vibrant spaces for local business and community connection, and helping keep local families here in the neighborhood he loved so deeply. We are immensely grateful to Mayor Wu, the Mayor's Office of Housing, MassHousing, and our community partner Family Movement for sharing this vision and helping us bring it to life."

The project was made possible in part by funding from the City of Boston’s Mayor's Office of Housing and Neighborhood Housing Trust.  Other sources include MassHousing’s Commonwealth Builder Program and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.

Under Mayor Michelle Wu’s leadership, Boston has made historic progress toward creating and preserving homes that residents can afford. Since the start of her first term, the City has produced or begun construction on more than 18,000 new homes, including thousands of income-restricted units. The Mayor has launched new policies to make it easier, faster, and less expensive to build housing across every neighborhood.  In addition to the production of new housing, Mayor Wu has also directed record levels of investment to expand affordable homeownership and support renters and homeowners who face housing instability.

Through innovative programs like the Housing Accelerator Fund, Welcome Home Boston, and the Housing with Public Assets initiative, the City is finding new ways to create housing on public land, convert vacant buildings into homes, and support residents in building wealth and stability. The Mayor’s focus on climate and health has also made Boston a national leader in green and energy-efficient housing. Together, these efforts are helping to make Boston a city where every resident can have a safe, stable, and affordable home, and where communities can grow stronger for generations to come.