Last Tuesday we were honored to attend the ribbon cutting of our project, 570 Warren Street, with Commonwealth Land Trust – who was also celebrating their 40th anniversary.
Commonwealth Land Trust has been providing homes, security, and compassion for 40 years. The 570 Warren Street residence, comprised of a main residential building and a converted carriage house, will provide 26 SRO (single resident occupancy) units to formerly unhoused individuals.
The main building consists of 16 SRO units, office for support services, communal kitchens and bathrooms, and laundry. The carriage house consists of 10 SRO units, communal kitchens and bathrooms, and a living area.
After decades of disrepair, many of the main buildings’ original architectural elements have been retained and restored, while improvements were made to the exterior envelope, interior layout, entrance sequencing between buildings, and increased green space at this corner parcel. Additionally, the design included new high-efficiency building systems and a stormwater drainage system.
And while nothing excites us more than a seeing the lengthy process of design, community process, permitting, and construction come to its joyous conclusion, it was hearing from from residents how the stability of dignified, permanent housing has impacted their lives and their journey through recovery that we are reminded of why we do what we do.
