240 Broadway
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We plan to transform the parking lot at the intersection of Broadway and Windsor Street into a 20-unit affordable housing property, featuring 9 one-bedroom and 11 two-bedroom units.
Conveniently located near public transportation and job opportunities in Kendall Square, this project will address Cambridge’s critical housing needs while fostering a more inclusive and equitable community.
Project Manager: Yolanda Gilibert
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 617-681-4753
Public Benefits
- 20 units of 100% Affordable Rental Housing
- Design around resident comfort and neighborhood context
- Integrate Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Housing Resources
Each resident will benefit from professional property management and Resident Services Coordinators who are dedicated to helping ensure that everyone feels supported and secure at home.
TEAM MEMBERS
Just A Start
Founded in 1968, Just A Start is a community development corporation with a mission to promote equity to create access to stable housing and build pathways to economic opportunity. We build equitable and thriving communities by guiding individuals and families on their path to economic stability through affordable housing, career training, and comprehensive support services. For over 50 years Just A Start has served Somerville and Cambridge through housing assistance, career training, youth education, and financial opportunity programs. We have developed over 600 rental apartments of affordable family housing and 130 affordable homes. Our workforce development programs include Biomedical and IT training and the YouthBuild program. We also offer financial coaching and tax prep through our Financial Opportunity program, and comprehensive support for families towards financial and social well-being through the Families Moving Forward program. Annually, Just A Start serves over 2,600 people.
Davis Square Architects, Inc.
Davis Square Architects, Inc. is an award-winning architectural design and planning studio with a simple mission: to create excellent design, to develop long-term relationships with clients, and to help build viable communities. Davis Square Architects, Inc. has been a leading advocate and designer of affordable home-ownership and rental housing since 1984.
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Frequently Asked Questions
240 Broadway is located in The Port neighborhood of Cambridge at intersection of Broadway and Windsor Street, a few blocks away from Central Square.
The proposed type of units for this project include 9 one-bedroom and 11 two-bedroom units.
There would be two accessible units. One (1) one-bedroom unit will be available on the first floor. One (1) two-bedroom unit will be available on the fifth floor.
Square footage per floor is about 3,500 sf including circulation space.
The largest 2 BR apartment is about 950 sf., and the smallest 1 BR apartment is about 677 sf.
We are exploring joint financing opportunities for the 240 Broadway St. project alongside our nearby 37 Brookline Street site. Our proposal for 240 Broadway involves redeveloping the parcel into a 17,500 square-foot multifamily building, featuring 20 affordable housing units.
This site was initially proposed for an affordable homeownership condominium project back in 2019-2020. However, we have since revised the proposal for a rental housing project.
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240 Broadway