WINDRUSH COMMONS
Great Barrington, MA
The new CDCSB’s affordable housing complex, Windrush Commons is located at 910 South Main Street in Great Barrington, MA., amidst the thriving downtown area. Construction on the new complex begins in September of 2021 and completion is slated for the early part of 2023.
Windrush Commons is a short distance from daily necessities like shopping, jobs and transportation. The apartments are situated in five buildings on six acres and is bordered by a protected wetland preserve. The complex will include 1, 2, and 3 bedroom flat and duplex-styled apartments with a community room space, laundry facilities on site, ample parking and ADA accessibility.
CDC Role
Owner and Co-Developer
Unit Profile
45 affordable units, 4 work force units
Development Cost
Estimated $17 million
Financing
Collaborators
Management
Way Finders, Springfield, MA
Architect
Elton and Hampton Architects, Boston
Engineering
to be determined
Contractor
Allegrone Construction, Inc.
Status
Pre-development
Press
Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire Purchases New Property in Great Barrington (PDF), The Berkshire Edge, July 18, 2018
Business Briefs_CDCSB Purchases New Property (PDF), The Berkshire Edge, July 11, 2018
Windrush Commons
Great Barrington, MA
Purchased in 2018, Windrush Commons will be developed for 49 affordable with all units being “Net Zero ready” energy efficient and made from green building materials. CDCSB is partnering on the project with Way Finders, Inc. of Springfield, a large nonprofit housing agency and developer with many projects throughout western Massachusetts. Two acres of the 9-acre site will be developed, with the remaining land placed in permanent conservation. The site is on public transportation and is within walking distance to the downtown business district, grocery stores, major employers, medical and veterinary offices, and cultural and recreational amenities. As of December 2018, CDCSB has received all necessary zoning and environmental permits for the project, clearing the way for Low Income Housing Tax Credit funding applications to the state in February 2019.
CDC Role
Owner and Co-Developer
Unit Profile
45-50 affordable rental units
Development Cost
Estimated $17 million
Collaborators
Way Finders, Inc.
Management
Way Finders, Springfield, MA
Architect
Elton and Hampton Architects, Boston
Engineering
To be determined
Contractor
Allegrone Construction Co. Inc
Status
Pre-development
Press
Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire Purchases New Property in Great Barrington (PDF), The Berkshire Edge, July 18, 2018
Business Briefs_CDCSB Purchases New Property (PDF), The Berkshire Edge, July 11, 2018
