Holbrook, MA – NEI General Contracting celebrated the completion of the Maple on Franklin senior housing community in Holbrook at a ribbon-cutting on Oct. 12.
Developed by NeighborWorks Housing Solutions, the project value is $18.5 million and provides affordable senior housing. The newly constructed 67,000sf, four-story apartment building is located at 120 North Franklin St. and features 72 one-bedroom units for residents 62 and older.
In addition to attending the ribbon cutting, NEI donated funds and NEI employees gathered at Maple on Franklin to assemble welcome baskets with essentials including laundry detergent, paper towels, coat hangers, towels, and other home essentials for the new senior residents.
Located on a four-acre site in the town center within walking distance of a number of town services and a block away from the town’s senior center, Maple on Franklin is the newest housing development in Holbrook. NEI demolished two aging buildings located on the site before beginning construction of the new wood-frame apartment building and a surface parking lot.
Designed by The Narrow Gate, the development features a communal environment supported by shared spaces such as a library, fitness room, lobby, offices, and commercial space to foster a sense of community. More than 500 applications were submitted for the 72 available units. Tenant selection and notification is currently being conducted.
Maple on Franklin will achieve Passive House certification (PHIUS+ 2018). The resulting performance produces approximately a 90% reduction in heating and cooling energy usage and up to a 75% reduction in primary energy usage compared to homes built to conventional building codes, and significantly reduces the carbon footprint.
Financing was provided by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) through its Green & Healthy Housing Programs, which provides lower interest rates and other financial incentives for owners who invest in increased energy efficiency and healthy building design.
The project team for Maple on Franklin also includes Hardy + Man Design Group, civil engineer; L.A. Fuess Partners, structural engineer; Petersen Engineering, MEP/FP engineer; CBA Landscape Architects, landscape architect; and New Ecology, PHIUS rater/verifier.
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“We are immensely grateful for the outstanding partnership we have with NEI. Their dedication to excellence and unwavering commitment to our mission of providing high-quality housing is truly commendable,” said Tim Doherty, director of real estate development at NeighborWorks Housing Solutions. “With this being our second collaborative project, they have once again demonstrated their expertise, professionalism, and genuine concern for the well-being of our residents. Their attention to detail and thoughtful approach have not only resulted in a beautifully constructed senior housing development but also in a nurturing and secure environment that our residents are proud to call home. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with NEI and are confident that together, we will create more thriving communities.”
