BOSTON– In a major step forward for affordable housing and creative placemaking in Boston, Kaplan Construction has announced the completion of 2147 Washington Street, a 99,831-square-foot, six-story mixed-use development in Roxbury’s Nubian Square. Developed by New Atlantic Development and DREAM Collaborative, the project is designed with a special focus on artists and the creative economy.
Built on the site of a former surface parking lot, 2147 Washington introduces 74 new housing units—including 62 income-restricted rentals and 12 for-sale condominiums—with half of both categories reserved specifically for artists and creative professionals. The building also features 8,600 square feet of commercial and cultural space, with amenities including a dance studio, gallery-style lobby, flexible artist studios, a bakery/café, and classrooms, reinforcing its role as a community anchor in the neighborhood.
“This project brings together housing, the arts, and the community in a way that is truly unique,” said Nathan Peck, president of Kaplan Construction. “2147 Washington provides not only critically needed affordable housing but also a platform for resident artists and entrepreneurs to thrive in Boston.”…