
Willow Central – Acton RFP
Willow Road & Central Street, Acton, MA
Willow Central was a dilapidated property and a local eyesore which
was eventually acquired by the town of Acton. The Acton Community
Housing Corporation (ACHC), a non profit dedicated to the creation
of affordable housing, wanted to develop the parcel. Their desire
was to create homes that were stylish, 100 % affordable, and would
blend with the historic West Acton landscape. To do this, the ACHC
realized they would need private partners to help build and develop
the site. Using the town’s RFP process, they petitioned for
assistance.
MCO & Associates, Inc. was selected to implement the venture which
included securing final regulatory approvals, DHCD Marketing
approvals, funding, building, and distribution of the homes through
a lottery program. The project was awarded in August of 2007.
Approvals and funding were organized and construction began in
December 2007. By May 2008 the homes were completed and occupied.
The project clearly demonstrates how attractive affordable housing
can be and MCO’s partnership with the ACHC and the Town of Acton
ensured success.