Dudley House (930-932 Putnam Ave) redevelopment plan
Summary
The old Dudley House veterans group home site was designated for redevelopment, with plans for roughly 15 affordable, ADA-compliant veteran apartments. Residents pressed for deed restrictions to guarantee veteran housing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
City would sell the property to a developer for revenue.
Veterans seeking affordable, accessible housing.
Nearby residents raise parking and flooding questions about the Putnam Avenue corridor.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Agenda Fixing Session — October 13, 2026
The contested redevelopment plan for the former Dudley House property advanced on first reading 4-2-1 while litigation over the property continues. The plan sets permitted uses, requires historic sensitivity, and includes veteran apartments; a resident warned the adoption could be invalidated.
City Council - Agenda Fixing Session — July 13, 2026
The old Dudley House veterans group home site was designated for redevelopment, with plans for roughly 15 affordable, ADA-compliant veteran apartments. Residents pressed for deed restrictions to guarantee veteran housing.
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930-932 Putnam Avenue (Dudley House) Redevelopment Plan
Sets the ground rules for redeveloping the historic Dudley House property despite unresolved litigation.
930 Putnam Avenue Veteran Housing Redevelopment
Historic-context-conforming veteran apartments with special-needs housing requirements; parking expected at roughly 1:1.
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