11.a.Housing actions11.a. Local Actions that support affordable Housing.
Attached are sample of city actions to support affordable housing. There is a much longer list of projects with City, CDBG, CPA, and project cross-subsidies that we could provide if
needed.
City CPA and CDBG support for Wayfinders155 Live affordable housing (155 Pleasant Street). Documentation included is the project budget showing city support and the first page of the
resulting developer/DHCD/City affordable housing restriction.
City CPA and CDBG support for the Valley Community Development Corporation Lumberyard affordable housing (Pleasant and Holyoke Streets). Documentation included is the approved budget
for the project. This project is currently under construction. Not included in this documentation is approximately $100,000 in city funds to cover cost overruns in a MassWorks grant
that funded necessary stormwater improvements to make this project possible.
City donation of four lots to Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing (Glendale Road). Documentation included is the deed for this transfer.
City donation of three lots to Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing (Burts Pit Road). Documentation included is the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
City funding for Friends of Homlessness affordable/transitional housing (Hatfield Street). Documentation included is affordable housing restriction.