As Kevin escorted us through the interior labyrinth of deteriorated offices and retail spaces, abandoned and frozen in time, he outlined his vision for beautiful, safe senior housing units. This is not an easy project, but Kevin feels passionate about housing and about community, and finding creative solutions to make a difference one project at a time.

Because the annexes contribute to the Congress Street Historic District, certified by the National Park Service, the project is eligible for historic rehabilitation tax credits. Like many other beneficial projects, including the Fidelity Trust building actively being adapted to a new hotel across the street, it would not be possible without these tax credits. Often, developers rely on a variety of funding mechanisms to make a project viable. Historic tax credits are a critical tool and require continued advocacy to fund and expand at the state and federal levels. It is fantastic to see this level of thoughtful investment, vision, and problem-solving and we are grateful to Kevin and his team for the candid conversation and effort to make this project a reality. Revitalization at any scale benefits our community and Kevin’s efforts prove that incorporating housing into existing and historic buildings is not only possible but makes our neighborhoods more vibrant and interesting places to live, work, and visit.