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Poland and Streeter Schools Redevelopment

Winchendon, MA


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Jobs Created: 13
Jobs Year One: 53


Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. (MVOC) and Valley Affordable Housing Corporation (VAHC) ae sponsoring the renovation of the Poland and Streeter schools and a new construction addition to create 44 units of affordable veterans housing in Winchendon, MA. The former school buildings, owned by the Town of Winchendon, have been vacant for many years and poorly maintained. MVOC was selected by the Town of Winchendon as the designated developer, following a competitive RFP process. MVOC is dedicated to housing and providing assistance to vulnerable, and often homeless, military veterans in need of various supportive services. MVOC currently owns and operates 56 units of veteran supportive housing in Gardner and Winchendon and assisting over 800 veterans with case management, housing assistant/support services, counseling, benefits, food assistance, or transportation services in 2024. The new construction addition, connecting the two existing buildings, will include residential units, an administrative office and programming space. The proposed design reconfigures the interior of the existing buildings, updates the building exteriors, and incorporates energy efficient systems. The proposed 44 units are all 1-BR’s and intended for single occupancy. These 1-bedroom units will be available to veterans seeking affordable and independent permanent housing. 



Project Details:

Completed:
2026
Population Served:
Special Needs
Total Units:
44
Mix of Residences:
1 Bedroom (44)
Net Equity:
9.46M
Credit Type:
9%
Total Project Costs:
29.43M
Developer(s):
Valley Affordable Housing Corporation (VAHC)
Architect:
Jones Whitsett Architect
General Contractor:
Commodore Builders LLC

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Poupard Place

Poupard Place

Northbrook, IL

Poupard Place - 10-3-23

Poupard Place is a new construction 48-unit apartment building in Northbrook. The development was made possible by the Village of Northbrook donating the land to HODC.

This supportive housing project will be home to low income households and persons who have a disability or households with a family member who has a disability. Rents will be affordable to households earning less than 60% of area median income (AMI). One bedroom rents will start at $700. Two bedroom rents will start at $900, and three bedroom rents will start at $1,100.

Construction on the four-story building is projected to begin in April of 2025 with completion in April 2026. 

This property is located near a variety of restaurants, shops, and amenities, including a grocery store, public library, medical facility, schools and parks. It is also near a Pace Bus line and the Metra station. The surrounding area offers a robust job market, with opportunities in diverse sectors such as education, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, social assistance, transportation, and warehousing.

Poupard Place is being developed by Housing Opportunity Development Corporation with Skender Construction (contractor) and Cordogan, Clark & Associates (architect).

All apartments will include energy star kitchen appliances, ceiling fans, and window treatments. HODC will manage the property and coordinate any needed supportive services with local service agency partners for residents.
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