12/29/2025
The Clarendon Hill redevelopment in Somerville, MA, serves as an inspiring example of how collaborative planning and creative financing can make such a project possible. The project is a partnership with the Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), Somerville Housing Authority (SHA), and the Somerville Community Corporation (SCC), with funding support from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC), MassHousing, and the City of Somerville.
One of the first high-rise modular buildings in New England, the first phase began in early 2023 and will deliver 130 replacement units, replacing 216 deeply affordable state public housing units, and another 38 net-new affordable homes available to families earning at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI). Construction for phase 2 (92 apartments) is slated to begin in early 2026, and the third phase will follow with 331 apartments.
HOU has been working closely with residents to identify housing that meets their needs in a tight market, negotiating master leases with landlords, and serving as advocates and guides throughout the process. Residents are beginning to move back into newly completed buildings, marking a meaningful full-circle moment for the community.
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