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Overview of Residential Developments in Worcester
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A lot of ppl bitch about the 5 over 1’s, but that comes from a place of abundance. Worcester is one of those cities where everything is decades old, theres almost nothing that looks recently built. I think some new development and yes some 5 over 1’s will actually give worcester a bit of a freshening up to at least let it finally appear that some things have been built recently. Whenever you take a look around there it just appears trapped in amber from 30 years ago. I think this recent development will actually help a lot towards helping change the face of worcester as a left behind city to one that is starting to grow again. I’m definitely here for it, its been a longgg time coming.
Updated the status of the Quarterra (Table Talk) development, which is the largest of the proposed housing projects in Worcester. Several local news outlets reported that at least one of the existing properties that this project was supposed to buy are back on the market:
yes that was a shame, would have completed the block, added parking and lots of retail and an 8 story building to the area
Two more projects likely dead:
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5 Salem Square | Worcester
Finally something happened at the former cathedral site! been wondering how long it would take. 163 units, 28k SF commercial and 107 parking spaces...
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1 City Square | Worcester
Lets see if this proposal happens, the last 1 city square did not, wasn't a great time for office buildings. 145 units. Shame to lose that green space over the garage but at least they kept some. I liked that green...
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Developer behind two Worcester projects, including at former Notre Dame site, trying to sell downtown property
The 3.91-acre lot has been re-listed for sale with an asking price of $5.25 million.
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Two more projects likely dead:
5 Salem Square | Worcester
Finally something happened at the former cathedral site! been wondering how long it would take. 163 units, 28k SF commercial and 107 parking spaces...archboston.com
1 City Square | Worcester
Lets see if this proposal happens, the last 1 city square did not, wasn't a great time for office buildings. 145 units. Shame to lose that green space over the garage but at least they kept some. I liked that green...archboston.com
Developer behind two Worcester projects, including at former Notre Dame site, trying to sell downtown property
The 3.91-acre lot has been re-listed for sale with an asking price of $5.25 million.
They only listed one of the two it looks likr
Another extension requested for Fairway Beef project
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Project at former Fairway Beef site the latest Worcester housing development facing delays
Another Worcester area housing development is facing delays due to the current economic climate and supply chain issues.
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I suspect there are going to be strong headwinds against Worcester for awhile with return to office demands in Boston flat-lining. The state is also not helping by making it hard as possible to get to Boston from Worcester by cancelling the express train. If you're a lender you've gotta be asking "Why Worcester? Can it continue to attract the pushed out of Boston by $$$$ demographic it needs for this new construction?" at this point vs any other city within 60 miles of Boston.
If the station expansion wasn't so behind schedule we could have a already had more frequent and faster boston service. Adding more stops to the heart to hub in the meantime was a huge mistake on MBTA's part
2,000+ Worcester Housing Units Delayed By Economic Factors: City
A report on Worcester's new inclusionary zoning law shows that factors like inflation and construction costs are delaying development.
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New home construction has fallen 40% in Greater Worcester since 2008, with 2023 representing a 10-year low
Last year saw 1,349 privately-owned housing units housing permits issued in Greater Worcester, the fewest number of permits issued since 2013.
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@cubalibre - do you have projected delivery dates for these projects?
After developer abandoned plans for 87-apartment project, UMass Memorial buys Shrewsbury Street parcel for $2.65M
A Shrewsbury Street parking lot, which was the proposed site of a 87-unit apartment building, has been sold to UMass Memorial Health.
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https://www.wbjournal.com/article/p...q-into-198-apartments-receives-25m-from-state
198 unit apartment
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22 ownership condominiums
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40 unit apartment
https://www.wbjournal.com/article/s...t-planned-for-26-unit-apartment-redevelopment
26 unit apartment
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98 unit apartment
98 beacon st, 118 apartment units
125 apartment units by Madison [I know this has been delayed and the city And developer are in discussions]
Anymore updates On this project or any other project mentioned. Not sure if all of these have been mentioned and would like to add these to the list.
Thank you!
198 unit apartment
Downtown Worcester office-to-condo project receives $8.1M from MassHousing
An effort to convert a former office building at Two Chestnut Place in Worcester into 22 owner-occupied condominiums for first-time homeowners has received $8.1 million.
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22 ownership condominiums
Owner of Worcester auto lot near Clark planning 40-apartment redevelopment
The owner of a Worcester auto lot near Clark University is proposing to re-develop the parcel, pitching a mixed-use building to contain 40 rental apartments, a cafe space, and an electric vehicle inspection and repair shop.
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40 unit apartment
https://www.wbjournal.com/article/s...t-planned-for-26-unit-apartment-redevelopment
26 unit apartment
Mason Street multifamily housing developers slash number of proposed affordable units
Updated documents submitted to the Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals did not offer any details explaining why the original plan of making all of the units affordable was abandoned.
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98 unit apartment
98 beacon st, 118 apartment units
125 apartment units by Madison [I know this has been delayed and the city And developer are in discussions]
Anymore updates On this project or any other project mentioned. Not sure if all of these have been mentioned and would like to add these to the list.
Thank you!
Still way behind
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Worcester housing plan says city needs this much more housing in 8 years
An analysis from a company hired to examine Worcester's housing needs determined there's a shortage of both low-income and market-rate housing.
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