1599 Columbus is a major milestone in the ongoing revitalization of Jackson Square. The development of new affordable housing will support the community and bring economic opportunities to the area. The building will include approximately 3,200 SF of retail/community activation space, bicycle storage, laundry facilities, and a resident function room. The building will meet the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Homes Platinum certifiable standard and is pursuing PHIUS Passive House CORE Certification.

Phase: In Construction

Start date: 2022  

Anticipated completion date: Spring 2025

Number of Homes: 65

Area Media Income (AMI): 22 units at 30%, 43 units at 60%

Ribbon Cutting Celebration planned for mid-April 2025.

Urban Edge, Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC), and The Community Builders (TCB) have teamed up to form Centre Street Partners (CSP) to redevelop Phase I of Mildred Hailey Apartments in partnership with the Boston Housing Authority (BHA). There will be a unit-for-unit replacement of the 253 affordable rental homes located on the campus, supplemented by another 420 income-restricted rental homes, and a new Anna Mae Cole Community Center.

Phase: Pre-Development

Start date: 2023

Anticipated completion date: 2032

Number of Homes: 673

Area Median Income (AMI): 253 will replace existing affordable rental homes for MCHA families and 420 will be new affordable and moderate-rate units