Downing Square Broadway Initiative

The Housing Corporation of Arlington on Downing Square/117 Broadway, the exciting addition of three scattered-site buildings consisting of 48 affordable rental units in the heart of Arlington Heights, one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Arlington, Massachusetts. This smart growth project will not only provide affordable housing resources, but also contribute to the community. Its convenient location directly next to the Minuteman Bikeway will encourage healthy, sustainable living for residents by offering easy access and alternative transportation.

The Downing Square Broadway Initiative (DSBI) is HCA’s newest property, which was completed early in 2022. It provides 48 total apartments, which are split among three buildings on two sites. There are 17 one-bedroom units, 24 two-bedroom units and 7 three-bedroom units, as well as 2,500 square feet of space occupied by the Arlington EATS Market. Sixteen of the apartments serve extremely-low-income (ELI) households earning up to 30% of the area median income (AMI), including five apartments set aside for families coming out of homelessness. Those households will receive subsidies and services from the Somerville Homeless Coalition. The remaining 32 units are affordable to households earning up to 60% of the AMI.