FAQ

The redevelopment of Whittier is happening in phases. It began in the spring of 2018 and will conclude in 2025. The first phase, which includes the demolition of the Cabot Street building and the construction of 92 new units, was completed in the fall of 2019.  Phase two, completed in December 2021 added 52 units to the site. Phase three started construction January 2023

For on-site parking, the BHA is working on issuing updated parking stickers for residents only. Residents are allowed one sticker per household.

For off-street parking, you are entitled a Roxbury resident parking sticker. With this sticker, you will be able to park on Ruggles Street on the side of the Whittier side, which is for Roxbury residents only. Parking on the other side (the side with St. Katherine Drexel) is open to all. We encourage all residents to get a Roxbury resident parking sticker at City Hall (Room 224) or online here.

On Whittier Street, parking will be restricted to one side only. This is in order to allow construction vehicles to pass. POAH is working with the city transportation officials to remove the two No Parking Tow Zone signs near the Health Center in order to open up more space for parking. 

Construction will take place Mondays through Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM and on Saturdays with a permit. We will advise residents if work is to take place on a Saturday – typically a day or two before the work is authorized.

Now that Phase one & two are completed, you can see unit photos here.

We encourage Whittier residents and local residents to apply for construction job and training opportunities associated with the redevelopment of Whittier. For more information and to apply, please reach out to Sandy Paben with the Renaissance Groups at sandypaben@renaissancegroups.com or by phone at 518-441-5605.