In 2007, funding was secured from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for complete modernization of 110 townhouse units of the Pearl Harbor Development.

Located along Concord, Normandy and Anzio Streets, the Pearl Harbor units were last refurbished in 1989. Rich in local history, the area was once home to the state's fIrst muster fIeld for volunteer militia (in 1872) where predecessors to the National Guard gathered for training during the Spanish-American War (1898), the Mexican Border Campaign (1916) and World Wars II and 1. Before the Framingham Housing Authority established 50 units to provide housing for veterans in the late 1940s, the site also served as an airport for northeast airmail delivery (1920-1929).

Now, the Pearl Harbor apartments are slated for interior renovations including new kitchens and baths, replacement of windows and shutters, new heating and security systems, and redesigned landscaping (including new walkways, steps and play areas). Improvements will also focus on enhancing curb appeal along Route 126. With design phase completed, bids for construction are slated for award in July 2008.

The St. Lo upgrades, the second phase of renewal, will encompass complete interior and exterior renovations and landscape improvements also focusing on curb appeal, and creation of ten handicapped apartments, homeownership units and possible location of six additional family units.

Existing Project - Ground

Existing Project - Panorama

Existing Project - Arial

Proposed Project - Courtyard

Proposed Project - Landscaping