Morgan Woods

Format
Full

City
Edgartown

State/Province
MA

Country
USA

Metro Area
Non-metropolitan

Project Type
Multifamily Rental

Location Type
Small Town/Rural

Land Uses
Multifamily Rental Housing
Open space
Parking

Keywords
Affordable housing
Disguised density
Energy Star efficiency
Ground lease
Modular construction
Nonprofit developer
Public-private partnership
ULI Awards for Excellence 2009 Finalist
Workforce housing

Site Size
12 acres
acres hectares

Date Started
2006

Date Opened
2007

Morgan Woods is a 60-unit workforce housing project in the resort community of Edgartown, Massachusetts, on Martha’s Vineyard. The developer, the Community Builders, in a partnership with the leaders of Edgartown, was able to create affordable rental options for the town’s workforce through a creative land deal, modular construction, and progressive zoning. The 21-building residential community stands as a model for other resort towns, which often encounter affordable housing shortages.

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Case Study/Profile Type: DCS
Website: http://http://www.edgartownapartments.com
World Region: North America

Developer/Owner
The Community Builders, Inc.
Boston, MA

Architect
Winslow Architects, Incorporated
Arlington, MA

ULI Awards for Excellence 2009 Finalist