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Arlington Housing Authority moves forward with Drake Village redevelopment plans; residents express frustration

October 5, 2026

Margaret Forristall moved into the Drake Village Cottages seven years ago, after losing her home in Florida. She adorns her door with Halloween decorations…

The building at 846 Mass Ave has been purchased by the Housing Corporation of Arlington.

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New project aimed at alleviating Arlington’s housing affordability problem

October 27, 2025

by Paige Albright

A new project could help address Arlington’s housing affordability struggle. The nonprofit Housing Corporation of Arlington bought three buildings along Massachusetts Avenue and Newman…

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Report: Development near Alewife T stop could bring 2,000 residential units

July 29, 2025

by YourArlington staff

A 4.6 million-square-foot development in West Cambridge, near the Alewife MBTA station and commuter rail line, would more than 2,000 housing units, commercial and…

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HCA walks for affordable housing 22nd year

May 10, 2025

by YourArlington staff

The Housing Corporation of Arlington (HCA) helf its annual "Walk for Affordable Housing" fund-raiser from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, starting at the Jason…

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Leader Bank’s $20K donation boosts Housing Corporation of Arlington

December 22, 2024

by YourArlington staff

Leader Bank has continued its support for affordable housing in Arlington with a $20,000 donation to the Housing Corporation of Arlington (HCA). This contribution reflects Leader…

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Housing Corporation of Arlington honors ADU, ArCs Cluster

November 8, 2024

by YourArlington staff

UPDATED Nov. 9: The Housing Corporation of Arlington (HCA) held its annual meeting and community dinner Oct. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., at First Parish Church.…

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Affordable Housing Trusts’ 2nd virtual forum held

November 7, 2024

by YourArlington staff

Katie Mogg graphic UPDATED Nov. 8: The Arlington Affordable Housing Trust sponsored a second virtual forum, "Exploring an Affordable Housing Overlay in Arlington," held 6…

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Boards weigh Heights ‘overhaul,’ parking, pot licenses

September 18, 2024

by Jessie Castellano

The Arlington Select and Redevelopment boards held an infrequent joint meeting Monday, Sept. 16, to cover nine essential items, including parking, affordable housing and…

Development

Proposed affordable-housing complex gets millions — and closer to reality

August 28, 2024

by Jacob Posner

Building with 43 affordable-housing units gets funding it needs Now that the governor has approved a package of state and federal funding, the Housing…

Finances

Deadline to comment on block-grant report passes

August 1, 2024

by YourArlington staff

The Town of Arlington Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has released its draft evaluation for year 49, and the public may comment through…

Arlington Housing Authority moves forward with Drake Village redevelopment plans; residents express frustration

New project aimed at alleviating Arlington’s housing affordability problem

Report: Development near Alewife T stop could bring 2,000 residential units

HCA walks for affordable housing 22nd year

Leader Bank’s $20K donation boosts Housing Corporation of Arlington

Housing Corporation of Arlington honors ADU, ArCs Cluster

Affordable Housing Trusts’ 2nd virtual forum held

Boards weigh Heights ‘overhaul,’ parking, pot licenses

Proposed affordable-housing complex gets millions — and closer to reality

Deadline to comment on block-grant report passes

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