According to City Hall, “all of the 222 proposed housing units highlighted during the Secretary’s visit are 100% fully market rate units, as opposed to income restricted or deed restricted affordable units. In sum, this is the largest investment in market rate housing the City has seen in decades.”
The Press Release provides details on all of the housing units referenced. See PRESS RELEASE.
Massachusetts Cabinet Official Tours Downtown Gardner MA with Mayor Nicholson
According to City Hall, 222 Housing Units are slated to be constructed in Downtown Gardner over the next 12 to 18 months. On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, the Mayor and other local officials welcomed Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities, Edward M. Augustus Jr. to view the numerous housing developments, look at plans for future development, and discuss how the state can encourage other communities to do the same. View the Complete Press Release, CLICK HERE.
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson said “Gardner has seen unprecedented growth and development in the last three years, and it’s always great to be able to show our partners at the state level what we are doing here. It also helps that as the former City Manager of Worcester, Secretary Augustus understands what dealing with these issues on a local level looks like and what tools are needed to get the job done.”
According to the Press Release, “Tuesday’s agenda highlighted the approximately 222 housing units in the Downtown area that are set to either be newly constructed or renovated after decades of neglect and decay. The properties included 25 Main Street, 2-10 Parker Street, 280-320 Central Street, 14-24 Parker Street, 309 Central Street, and 42-52 Parker Street among others. In addition to the properties which are to open their doors imminently in the city, there are also plans to construct a 5-story, 100-unit residential apartment building with a roof top restaurant/bar on Rear Main Street, as part of the redevelopment plans for that site. This project also includes a 160-space public parking lot, event plaza, food truck court, and other amenities.”