This fall, two Utile-designed affordable housing developments officially celebrated their opening with ribbon-cutting ceremonies, adding 133 new homes to the region.
In mid-October, the ribbon was cut on Campello Crossing, a 94-unit affordable housing development next to the Campello commuter rail station. Designed for WinnCompanies and NeighborWorks Housing Solutions, Campello Crossing is inspired by the architecture of the South Shore shoe factories which made the region famous. The building, which is Phius designed certified, combines transit access, resident amenities, and ground-floor retail to support a walkable neighborhood center in Brockton.
On November 4th, Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) and New Atlantic Development celebrated the ribbon cutting of Montaña Urbana Homes, a fully affordable building with 39 apartments for seniors. The project achieved Phius CORE 2021 certification, bringing Passive House performance to residents who can now age in place in their neighborhood. The ceremony was well-attended and featured speakers including Sheila Dillon, Chief of Housing for the City of Boston, State Representative Samantha Montaño, and new resident Mayra Gutierrez, who told the crowd that “every detail shows compassion and care.”
