Housing That Works for Plymouth: Three Years of Action and the Road Ahead

A rendering of some of the new housing developments planned for the Boulevard in northeast Plymouth.

Over the past three years, I’ve been proud to help lead some of the most meaningful progress Plymouth has made on affordable and workforce housing. This work matters because it supports the people who make our community run — teachers, nurses, first responders, retail workers, caregivers, and so many others who deserve the chance to both live and work in Plymouth.

We’ve expanded affordability across the rental market, supporting new developments that create stability for working families. The Belterra will bring 20% affordable units at 60% AMI when it opens in 2026, and The Melrose (where 100% of the units will be affordable to households at 60% AMI) is expected to break ground in late 2026 or early 2027. These projects strengthen our workforce by ensuring that people who contribute to Plymouth every day can afford to stay here.

Preserving existing affordability has been just as important. In early 2026, we adopted a local 4d incentive program to help property owners maintain lower rents, and we’re already working with properties like Plymouth Colony to keep long‑time residents in their homes. Our rehabilitation program continues to be a lifeline for homeowners — it has assisted more than 400 families — helping people stay safe and secure in aging properties.

We’ve also invested in our senior communities, approving major capital improvements at Plymouth Towne Square and Vicksburg Crossing so older adults can age in place with dignity.

Looking ahead, I want to continue strengthening our focus on affordable homeownership — both for first‑time buyers entering a challenging market and for seniors who are ready to transition from single‑family homes into more manageable options. As more seniors move, we have an opportunity to bring additional naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) onto the market, preserving attainable homes for the next generation of Plymouth residents. Expanding these pathways to ownership is essential to keeping Plymouth a community where people can put down roots and stay connected across every stage of life.

This week, the City Council will meet jointly with the Housing & Redevelopment Authority to continue discussing these priorities and chart our next steps. It’s steady, long‑term work — but it’s how we build a Plymouth where everyone has a fair shot at calling it home.