October Mayor's Office of Housing Newsletter

Read the latest updates from the Mayor's Office of Housing.

900 Morrissey Boulevard Opens 99 New Supportive Homes for Older Adults in Dorchester

On October 7, Mayor Michelle Wu joined The Community Builders, Pine Street Inn, and community partners to celebrate the grand opening of 900 Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester. The development transforms a former hotel into 99 deeply affordable, fully furnished studio apartments for older adults who have experienced chronic homelessness. Residents will have access to on-site supportive services designed to promote health, independence, and long-term housing stability.

Made possible through a partnership between The Community Builders and Pine Street Inn, the development reflects the City's commitment to expanding housing with supportive services and ending homelessness. By transforming underused buildings into safe, stable homes, Boston is helping older residents age with dignity, remain connected to their communities, and build more secure futures.

59 Bartlett Station Opens 44 New Affordable Homes in Roxbury

On October 28, The Office of Housing joined Urban Edge, Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation, and community partners to celebrate the grand opening of Bartlett Station Building 5 in Roxbury. The new development brings 44 income-restricted rental homes to the neighborhood, marking another milestone in the ongoing redevelopment of the Bartlett Station area.

The completion of Building 5 builds on years of community engagement and collaboration with the Roxbury Strategic Masterplan Oversight Committee to create more affordable housing opportunities in Roxbury. The project demonstrates the importance of partnerships between the City and community-based developers in addressing Boston's housing needs. As the broader Bartlett Station redevelopment continues to take shape, these new homes will help longtime residents and future generations remain connected to the neighborhood while contributing to a stronger, more vibrant Roxbury.

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Construction Begins on 48 Affordable Homes and New Community Spaces in Mission Hill

Long-vacant City-owned land in Mission Hill is being transformed into new opportunities for homeownership, recreation, and local businesses. On October 29, the Mayor's Office of Housing joined DVM Housing Partners, Oxbow Urban, JGE Development, and community partners to break ground on Mission Hill Pathway. The development will create 48 income-restricted homes for first-time buyers earning between 80% and 100% of Area Median Income, along with approximately 30,000 square feet of recreational space and urban agriculture.

Beyond expanding access to homeownership, Mission Hill Pathway will introduce community gardens, public open space, and commercial space for local entrepreneurs. The all-electric, Net Zero Carbon development brings together affordable housing and sustainable neighborhood investments, creating opportunities for residents to build wealth while providing new amenities for the broader community. The project demonstrates how thoughtfully developed public land can support housing affordability, environmental sustainability, and neighborhood vitality.

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Construction Begins on 45 New Homeownership Opportunities in Nubian Square

The Mayor's Office of Housing, the City of Boston Planning Department, Urbanica, and MassHousing announced the start of construction on NUBA Homes, a new mixed-income homeownership development in Roxbury's Nubian Square. The project will create 45 homes for residents earning between 80% and 120% of Area Median Income, expanding opportunities for Boston families to become homeowners, build wealth, and put down roots in their communities.

NUBA Homes is part of a larger redevelopment of Parcel 8 that will transform an publicly owned, underutilized site into a vibrant, mixed-use destination featuring 109 new homes, artist live/work spaces, commercial and cultural spaces, and a new public park. The development reflects the City's commitment to using public land to expand affordable homeownership, support local businesses and artists, and strengthen neighborhoods for generations to come.

Katie Cahill-Holloway wins Shattuck Award

MOH is thrilled to congratulate our Director of the Supportive Housing Division, Katie Cahill-Holloway, on her justly deserved Shattuck Award win. Katie's thoughtful and compassionate leadership on housing Boston's homeless neighbors has won her the admiration and support of her colleagues, who highlighted Katie's steadfast leadership throughout the multiple crises of the past six years, including the pandemic. Sheila Dillon nominated Katie for this prestigious award, with an enthusiastic collection of endorsements from her colleagues.

Sheila Dillon wins the Bialecki Builder of the Year Award from The Builder Coalition

Congratulations to Chief Sheila Dillon, the 2026 recipient of the Bialecki Award! This memorial award, named after Greg Bialecki, whose long public service career in housing including serving as the Massachusetts Secretary for Housing & Economic Development from 2009-2015, honors leaders in inclusive development in Boston. Mayor Michelle Wu and board members from the Builder Coalition joined Chief Dillon at the awards ceremony on October 13 to celebrate the accomplishment.

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Reminder for the Child-Friendly Housing Design Challenge

The City of Boston's Housing Innovation Lab is accepting submissions for the Child-Friendly Housing Design Challenge! The initiative invites architects, builders, designers, contractors, and design-build teams practicing in Massachusetts to submit innovative, small-scale housing designs that meet the needs of families with children. Winning teams for each site will receive a $10,000 prize, and eligible designs will be featured in the City's design library, helping make family-friendly housing more accessible across Boston.

Submissions are open through November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity to help shape the future of housing for Boston families!

Find out more here.

• Published by: Housing