Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on October 16, 2025 in Uncategorized
When Urban Edge brought residents and partners together in 2023, we set out to identify the most pressing issues facing the neighborhood. Through a series of community meetings and surveys, residents named excessive rent costs as a major barrier to stability and social mobility. Out of that process, a coalition of key partners was launched –...
Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on October 8, 2025 in Uncategorized
Jeremie with former Keuhn Fellow and current Project Manager at Urban Edge, Juwanna Brown. Urban Edge is thrilled to welcome Jeremie Maurice, our new Associate Real Estate Project Manager, who joined the team this fall through the Fellowship for Equitable Affordable Housing Development (FEAHD). FEAHD is a two-year paid fellowship designed to...
Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on April 22, 2025 in Uncategorized
On April 16, Urban Edge hosted a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for Betty Greene Apartments, our newest affordable housing development in Jackson Square. Surrounded by neighbors, partners, and city leaders, we celebrated this milestone and the creation of 65 new affordable homes that will soon provide stability and opportunity for Boston families. This...
Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on March 6, 2025 in Uncategorized
From Theory to Action What makes a neighborhood thrive? It’s not just about ample housing for a variety of socioeconomic levels. What are the other essential elements that support families in living healthy and successful lives? This February, Urban Edge partnered with MassINC to explore these questions at, “School Centered Neighborhood...
Posted by ysinha@urbanedge.org on October 15, 2023 in Uncategorized
Jean’s Story Twenty years ago, Jean relocated to the United States from Haiti. He has since been serving as a special forces officer and constable in Boston. While discussing homeownership with a colleague, Jean expressed his concerns about the perceived complexities and significant upfront costs of buying a house. “One day I...
