波士頓市長吳弭為博愛樓剪綵

             (Boston Orange 波士頓綜合報導) 波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）等政要，5 月 21 日為6層樓高，有85個單位，由紐英崙中華公所和Beacon社區公司合作建造的「博愛樓」剪綵，慶祝波士頓市在可負擔住宅數量上又邁一步。

                這棟大樓由紐英崙中華公所前任主席陳家驊發起、推動，在現任中華公所主席雷國輝手中竣工。中華公所和Beacon 社區公司合作，組成「夏利臣可負擔公司（Harrison Affordable, LLC），建造了這棟分別有1, 2, 3間睡房等不同組合的公寓，供年收入在地區平均收入中位30% 到 80%的家庭承租，其中9個單位保留給無家可歸人士。

大樓居民享有中央空調、設備齊全廚房和免費的供暖和熱水等基本設施，樓內還設有洗衣房，自行車存放處和供住戶聚會的公共空間。居民可攜帶寵物入住。

博愛樓座落在中華公所大同村原有的停車場上，隔著麻州收費公路(Mass Turnpike) 就是南端的「墨水塊 （Ink Block）」。設計團隊顧及華埠居民擔心麻州收費公路對地方上空氣品質的影響，特地和塔芙茨大學的CAFEH 計劃合作，採用特殊窗戶以顯著降低噪音，還配備了高性能的通風和過濾系統。

波士頓市府指出，博愛樓獲得波士頓市鄰里住房信託基金和社區保護法案，麻州和聯邦政府低收入住房稅收抵免的支持，由麻州住房合作夥伴關係、RBC 社區投資、公民銀行、麻州發展金融機構、藍樞資本和住房及宜居社區執行辦公室攜手資助。

吳弭市長在剪綵儀式的致詞中強調，這開發項目在維持華埠活力和可負擔性房屋上的重要性。麻州眾議會財政委員會主席麥家威 (Aaron Michlewitz)，波士頓市議員Ed Flynn，駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長廖朝宏，副組長許欽琮，波士頓僑教中心主任高家富等嘉賓也都應邀到賀。

波士頓市政府指出，博愛樓的設計注重永續性，以獲得LEED 金級和被動式房屋認證為目標，有效率地使用能源，最大限度地減少建築物對環境的影響。

            波士頓市政府表示，博愛樓彰顯了吳弭市長在增加波士頓市內可負擔住宅的努力，上任3年，已建造17,000戶以上可負擔住宅，其中近三分之一為有收入限制的住房單位，創下歷史新高。波士頓市目前還有 12,000 戶可負擔住宅正在規劃中。

MAYOR MICHELLE WU CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF POK OI RESIDENCES IN CHINATOWN 

BOSTON - Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today joined Harrison Affordable, LLC (a joint venture of Beacon Communities LLC and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) of New England), the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, local elected officials, community organizations, and Chinatown residents to celebrate the grand opening of the Pok Oi Residences a new affordable housing development located at 288 Harrison Avenue. “Boston’s Chinatown is an anchor for our residents and communities across the region. The opening of the Pok Oi Residences marks an important milestone in preserving affordability and community in this historic neighborhood,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “We’re proud to partner with Beacon Communities, CCBA, and many other partners to deliver homes that ensure families can remain and thrive in Chinatown for generations to come.” All 85 apartments reflect a mix of incomes at 30%, 50%, 60% and 80% of the area’s median income (AMI). The homes include one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Nine apartments are set aside for people who previously experienced homelessness. Each home has central air, a full kitchen, and free heat and hot water. The building is pet-friendly and has laundry rooms, bike storage, and a community room. The project site was a surface parking lot for Tai Tung Village, an affordable housing community built in 1973 and owned by a subsidiary of CCBA. It is located at the gateway to Chinatown at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Hudson Street, directly across the bridge from the Ink Block development in the SoWa neighborhood of the South End. The building’s exterior and massing are designed intentionally to fit with the surrounding neighborhood, honor the Chinese history of the area, and welcome people into the Chinatown neighborhood. The ground floor facing Harrison Avenue will have a residential lobby, amenity space, and property management offices, adding to the active street life of Chinatown. The Chinatown community has in recent years expressed concern about the impact of air pollution from the Massachusetts Turnpike and other urban factors on residents. The project team endeavored to use design features that would help minimize the impact of this air pollution on 288 Harrison residents, working directly with the Community Assessment of Freeway Exposure and Health (“CAFEH”) of Tufts University. Noise pollution from the Turnpike is mitigated for residents with the use of special windows that greatly reduce the sound of traffic. High-performance ventilation and filtration systems will ensure a constant supply of clean, comfortable indoor air for all. “Building affordable housing is critical to preserving the character of Chinatown. I am thrilled that the Pok Oi project is completed and that 85 new affordable units will become available in the neighborhood,” said Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Chair of the House Committee on Ways & Means (D-Boston). “I want to thank the City of Boston and Mayor Wu for their commitment to this project and for their dedication to the needs of Chinatown as a whole.” “These 85 new homes will help Chinatown remain accessible to the families and residents who have worked hard to preserve this important neighborhood," said Chief of Housing Sheila Dillon. “This project demonstrates Boston’s commitment to supporting the conversion of underutilized land into housing that our neighborhoods need and our residents can afford.   “Community Preservation Act funding is a powerful tool to help make affordable housing like Pok Oi a reality,” said Thadine Brown, Director of the Community Preservation Program. “We are proud to invest in projects like this that not only create homes but also strengthen communities and honor the character of our neighborhoods.” The project was funded by the City of Boston’s Neighborhood Housing Trust and Community Preservation Act, along with state and federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. Project partners include the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, RBC Communities Investments, Citizens Bank, MassDevelopment, BlueHub Capital, and the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. “In a neighborhood that has experienced substantial gentrification, Pok Oi joins Beacon’s other Chinatown affordable properties supporting the diversity and culture of the community,” said Beacon Communities CEO Dara Kovel. “We are immensely grateful to CCBA, the City of Boston, and our partners for their vision in ensuring the provision of affordable housing so families and seniors can live comfortably in Chinatown for generations to come.” “We’re proud to celebrate this milestone,” said CCBA President Felix Lui. “Pok Oi transforms a parking lot into a lasting asset for Chinatown residents, rooted in community and culture. Thank you to Mayor Wu and all our partners who helped create this new housing.” The building will be LEED Gold and Passive House certified, minimizing energy use thanks to design and construction practices that make it highly energy-efficient, which also ensures high levels of comfort for residents. High-efficiency systems, a roof that reflects sunlight, and other features will help reduce pollution and carbon emissions. Its location makes it easy to get to buses, trains, Bluebikes, and nearby amenities in Chinatown and Downtown. This announcement builds on Mayor Wu’s work to make Boston a home for everyone. Mayor Wu’s commitment to expanding income-restricted housing in Boston is demonstrated by the creation of developments like the Pok Oi Residences. In the first three years of her administration, more than 17,000 housing units have been created. Nearly one-third of these units are income-restricted, setting a record for the highest level of affordable housing in more than two decades. An additional 12,000 units are currently in the pipeline.