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Worcester affordable housing redevelopment bonded $38M from MassDevelopment

 Ongoing efforts to redevelop the Worcester Housing Authority’s Lakeside Apartments have received more support from the state, this time in the form of a $38-million, tax-exempt bond from MassDevelopment.
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National Grid Work on Lakeside Ave to Limit Parking at Lakeside Apartments

 WORCESTER, MA - As part of the ongoing redevelopment of Lakeside Apartments, crews for National Grid will be performing utility work along Lakeside Avenue that will temporarily limit on-street parking and impact traffic flow.
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Lakeside Apartments Demolition Underway in Worcester

 WORCESTER, MA - Demolition of the decades-old Lakeside Apartments in Worcester officially began on Monday. Phase one demolition of the apartments at 46 Lakeside Ave. in Worcester's Columbus Park neighborhood kicked off at 8 a.m. The four-phase plan will replace the buildings, originally built in 1949, with modern, energy-efficient homes, the Worcester Housing Authority said.
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Mixed Emotions as Worcester Housing Authority begins Lakeside Apartments Demo

 WORCESTER- The first gnawing of the excavator's arm into the brick walls gave Maria Acevedo a bittersweet feeling.
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Demolition Now Underway at Worcester's Lakeside

 WORCESTER, Mass. - Demolition is now underway at the Worcester Housing Authority's oldest property. On Monday, crews began tearing down the Lakeside Apartments. Phase one of the multi-step project includes replacing outdated buldings with modern, energy-efficient, and family-focused homes. Worcester Housing Authority CEO Alex Corrales said the project represents a commitment to preserving the spirit and history of Lakeside, while building a stronger future for city residents.
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Lakeside Apartments redevelopment project awareded $2M in funding for Phase 3

 WORCESTER, Massachusetts - The Worcester Housing Authority, Tremont Development Partners and E3 Development are thrilled to announce they have been awarded $2 million through the Commonwealth's Community One Stop for Growth in support of Phase 3 of the redevelopment of Lakeside Apartments.
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Lakeside Apartments Redevelopment Project Awareded $2M In Funding

 WORCESTER, MA - The redevelopment project at Lakeside Apartments was awareded funding for its third phase.
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Project to build 360 housing units in Worcester gets $2M boost from state

 The redevelopment of a public housing complex in Worcester received a $2 million boost from the Commonwealth.
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Multi-Year Curtis Apartments Project Reaches Phase 2

 WORCESTER, MA - The Worcester Housing Authority and Trinity Financial celebrated the groundbreaking for the second phase of mixed-income housing in Worcester on Thursday.
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Worcester Housing Authority celebrates start of Phase Two of Curtis Apartments rebuild

 The Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) broke ground on a key component of the second phase of the Curtis Apartments redevelopment. The Economic Opportunity Center is a mixed-use building that will house twenty four new apartments, office, supportive services programs and a new Great Brook Valley Branch of the Worcester Public Library.
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Community Spotlight: Expanding the Toolbox to Build and Preserve Affordable Housing in Worcester MA

 Worcester Housing Authority (WHA), New England's second largest housing authority, manages 3,000 housing units and oversees more than 4,000 state and federal Section 8 vouchers. WHA is committed to revitalizing its communities, enhancing residents' quality of life, and creating an environment that encourages families to achieve self-sufficiency. To advance this mission, WHA is modernizing its properties, building new affordable homes, and fostering strong community connections.
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Mapping our Ground

 Great Brook Valley Gardens residents are encouraged and warmly invited to attend a walking tour of GBV Saturday, September 27, 10a.m. to Noon, as part of the master planning process for a potentially reimaged Gread Brook Valley!
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Speed humps being installed in Great Brook Valley

 The Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) is pleased to announce the installation of three new speed humps along Tacoma Street in Great Brook Valley (GBV) Gardens, a critical step toward improving traffic safety in one of Worcester’s largest housing communities.
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Register to vote now to make your voices heard.

 There is an election on Novenber 4, 2025. The deadline to register to vote is October 25.
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HUD assessment rates WHA a ‘high performer’

 The Worcester Housing Authority is proud to be named a "high performer" by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through its Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) for the 11th consecutive year.
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40 Under Forty 2025: Edlin Ortiz

 Edlin Ortiz has risen through the WHA ranks to become an indispensable leader whose impact changes lives across communities.
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Worcester Housing Authority gives old movie theater new life.

 A building that used to be the home of a movie theater is being transformed into a new base of operations for the Worcester Housing Authority.
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A Place to Live: 2 years in, Worcester housing development celebrates tenants' success

 As its second anniversary approaches, 38 Lewis St. ‒ A Place to Live, a facility offering permanent, supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness, is celebrating its tenants' success.
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COES POND FAMILY FUN DAY IS BACK FOR 2025 AND FREE AGAIN!

 Coes Pond Family Fun Day is Saturday, August 23rd 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Coes Pond Beach on Mill Street. Event is FREE for everyone. Enjoy food, games, and more. See you there!
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The WHA Board of Commissioners' monthly meeting

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When: Thursday, February 19, 2026 @ 1:00PM

Where:  630A Plantation Street, Board Room







Worcester Housing Authority
630A Plantation Street
Worcester, MA 01605
Phone: 508-635-3000
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM