Forced out of his home, a Worcester man needed a lucky break to avoid homelessness
Dave Vespucci has fantasized about one thing for the past year: to relax in his reclining chair in a home he doesn’t have to worry about leaving.
Source: wgbh.org
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Residents raise housing alarms at meeting on inclusionary zoning
The City Council chamber was packed Tuesday night during a meeting of the city's Economic Development Committee.
Source: telegram.com
Worcester's Growth Has Housing Advocates Calling for Affordable Options
As new homes are being built in Worcester, city leaders are working to address rising costs with an inclusionary zoning ordinance requiring developers to set...
Source: necn.com
Trapped: Worcester neighborhoods still suffer from the legacy of redlining
In 1936, seven white men judged which neighborhoods of Worcester were not viable for real estate financing using criteria like “industrial workers live in this area as well as a few negroes.” Today, as rising costs overburden half of renters in the city, those impacted the most are from those neighborhoods still suffering from lack of investment.
Source: wbjournal.com
Long-time Worcester auto dealership sells land, business will carry on
A more than 60-year-old auto dealership sold its property at 119-127 Chandler St. in Worcester for $2.1 million to local entrepreneurs.
Source: wbjournal.com