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WCG Celebrates the Completion of 126 Chandler with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
WCG, it's funding partners, city officials and neighbors were on hand to celebrate the completion of 126 Chandler Street with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Read all about it here.
Rooftop Greenhouse
Have you been by 126 Chandler Street lately? We have a surprise for you...Last week, the rooftop greenhouse was delivered to the site, craned up onto the roof of the old building, and has since been undergoing assembly. This residential rooftop greenhouse is the first of its kind in Worcester; we are proud to be stewarding a project that responds directly to the community’s desire for both affordable housing and urban agriculture.
Huge shout out to our construction team, The Stukel Group LLC
for expertly navigating the process; the delivery driver who traveled all the way from Colorado; and of course, the company who supplied the greenhouse, Nexus Corp.
As always, this project would not be possible without our incredible funders: The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, Berkshire Bank, UMass Memorial, People's United Charitable Fund, TD Charitable Fund, and Eric and Holly Close. As we work toward meeting our fundraising goal, we welcome continued financial support. If you are interested in making a contribution toward the rooftop greenhouse, please contact Yvette Dyson at ydyson@wcg-cdc.com.
BEFORE
NOW
WCG’s mission to rehabilitate Piedmont Neighborhood vacant and blighted buildings continues with the conversion of the old Torrey Razor Company’s factory and garage at 120-126 Chandler Street into a 31-unit affordable housing project.
Designed by Davis Square Architects, our plan is to rehabilitate this space by working within the already standing structure of 126 Chandler and demolishing 120 Chandler. We will then build outwards from 126 to create a 31 unit housing project that includes a combination of two, three, and four bedroom apartments. The project will also include street-level commercial space for our long-time tenant across the street, Horizon Acupuncture, and a large community room equipped with a kitchen.
We recognize the demand for quality affordable housing in Worcester, notably in the Piedmont area, and are working tirelessly to address the shortage. This space would be our first large-scale housing unit since 2010 at 9 May Street. This building is close to Chandler Elementary school, accessible to major WRTA routes, and around the corner from our Bioshelter.
Rehabilitating old buildings preserves the city’s architectural history while repurposing the space to address needs like affordable housing and community space. We are excited about including commercial and community space on the first floor and the potential for a rooftop greenhouse – the first in the city!
