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Lakeside Redevelopment Project

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Project Summary

The Worcester Housing Authority has begun the complete redevelopment of Lakeside Apartments. On this page, you will be able to track the progress on this multi-phased project, find links to local media coverage, answers to frequently asked questions, and much more. This page will be updated to reflect new information and updates as the project moves forward. For questions about the redevelopment, please email LakesideRedevelopment@worcesterha.org.


WHY REDEVELOPMENT?
Lakeside Apartments at 30 Lakeside Ave., which was built in 1949, consists of 202 units over 75 years old. They cannot provide adequate amenities to meet the needs of our residents in 2023. Additionally, there are just two wheelchair-accessible units, and the demand for accessible units is increasing citywide. With those and other factors in mind, the WHA started the process of procuring a developer to assist in the reimagining of the entire Lakeside property.

Through the selection process, the WHA Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to hire Tremont Development LLC Partners, along with woman-owned E3 Development LLC.

AT A GLANCE

  • This project will replace all existing units, creating approximately 350 total units.

  • The Project will provide a wide range of affordability options, with tiers at 30 percent, 60 percent, 80 percent, and 100 percent of Annua Median Income(AMI).

  • Redevelopment will improve accessibility and energy efficiency through new construction and sustanable design and will execute required minimums of mobility and sensory-accessibly units.

  • A phased construction approach will minimize relocation of current residents.

  • WHA and Tremont have held multiple resident and public meetings for complete transpareny and to ensure all interested parties have a chance to be heard with any questions and concerns they may have.

  • The project is being done through either Section 18 Demolition/Disposition or the Resident Assistance Demonstration (RADP program), which allows WHA to leverage future guaranteed rents and subsidies to secure the funds needed to bring the project to fruition. Funding will come from multiple sources at the local, state, and federal levels.


UPDATES

The WHA hosted a Resident Informational Meeting a Lakeside Apartments Wednesday, May 14 to update residents on the relocation process and construction during all phases of the exciting redevelopment of Lakeside. Find meeting minutes below as well as an updated project timeline and a demolition phasing graphic. Photos from the meeting will be added to "Resident Meeting Photos."

Week of May 26 - May 30

Phase 1

  • 48 units will be demolished.

  • 116 new apartments will be built.

  • Demolition will begin in July.

  • Construction will start in August and finish in 2027.

  • Impacted buildings are 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, and 46 Lakeside Ave., and 19 Garland St.

  • Relocation is underway and expected to be completed by end of May 2025.


Phase 2

  • 13 units will be demolished.

  • The buildings impacted are 52, and 54 South Circuit Ave.

  • 10 affordable homeownership units will be built.

  • Phase 2 will run alongside Phase 1 and finish in 2027.


Phase 3-4

  • Expected to begin in 2027.


Project Timeline and Phasing


Development Timeline - Updated May 2025
Posted: 05/16/2025

Demolition Phasing Summary - Updated May 2025
Posted: 05/16/2025

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Meeting Minutes

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LAKESIDE REDEVELOPMENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS May 2025
Posted: 05/16/2025

LAKESIDE REDEVELOPMENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS October 2024
Posted: 10/28/2024













Lakeside Property Photos





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