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Rachel Plummer
What else do you, as a valuable community member, want us to know? It could be anything related to the project or questions you have for us.

I think this is a fantastic project! We need more affordable housing and I’m happy to have it in my neighborhood! What a great resource to have in our city.

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Katherine B
How have you been impacted by housing scarcity in Cambridge? We’d like to know what it’s like to look for housing in Cambridge.

I searched for an affordable place that was feasible commute distance from my work as a housekeeper for months. I only have my place because a friend moved and recommended me to the landlord. I can cover... Read more...

HRI

Thank you for this valuable insight, Katherine. Many of the rehabilitated and newly constructed buildings in HRI's portfolio are home to longtime residents of Cambridge, who also prefer to keep their work... Read more...

Robin Hoffman

Did you know you can apply for housing as a Senior so don't assume you have to leave ... get on the waiting list as soon as you can ... Robin

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Sarah Rhatigan
How have you been impacted by housing scarcity in Cambridge? We’d like to know what it’s like to look for housing in Cambridge.

not personally

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Camilla Elvis
How have you been impacted by housing scarcity in Cambridge? We’d like to know what it’s like to look for housing in Cambridge.

I am fortunate enough to stay in Cambridge because my family owns a home here and I live with them.

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George Beal
How can we highlight the community’s history and honor its roots and culture?

Maintaining the character of 1627 Mass. Ave while providing additional housing is an excellent way to honor Cambridge's roots.

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Trevor Long
What else do you, as a valuable community member, want us to know? It could be anything related to the project or questions you have for us.

I'm not against new construction, but why does this thing have to be so ugly? It doesn't blend in to the existing building and it doesn't match the style of any of the buildings around it. Please try and... Read more...

Martin Elvis

All good in principle, but the new block doesn't seem to have any relation to the old mansion.<br>Not an architectural triumph at all.<br>Even stepping back the top story to give a more gradual rise would... Read more...

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Kate Frank
How have you been impacted by housing scarcity in Cambridge? We’d like to know what it’s like to look for housing in Cambridge.

NA since I settled in the neighborhood in 1970 first as a renter & then as a homeowner. Even in 1970, there was a scarcity of affordable family-sized housing!

HRI

Hi Kate, thank you for sharing your thoughts! Family-sized housing is among the housing HRI prioritizes, in order to allow Cambridge residents access to affordable apartments.

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Kate Frank
What else do you, as a valuable community member, want us to know? It could be anything related to the project or questions you have for us.

Before seeing your website, I sent a letter to introduce myself and my priorities to HRI staff. I addressed it as I believed was the correct way to info@1627massave.com. Please attach that letter here... Read more...

HRI

Hi Kate, we appreciate your outreach, and would encourage others to email us at info@1627massave.com with questions. We will be updating the website with more information, as well. To hear about the latest... Read more...

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Kate Frank
How can we highlight the community’s history and honor its roots and culture?

Note: This topic deserves a place on the agenda of a meeting. I stay this as someone active in The Baldwin Neighborhood Council and we are actively involved in changing some aspects of the history and... Read more...

HRI

Hi Kate, we appreciate your thoughts on this project, especially as an active member of The Baldwin Neighborhood Council. HRI is looking forward to sharing information about the historic renovation of... Read more...

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peggy k
How have you been impacted by housing scarcity in Cambridge? We’d like to know what it’s like to look for housing in Cambridge.

I have never been able to find "safe, decent, affordable, appropriately-sized" housing in Cambridge since the time I was illegally subletting in Harvard non-affiliate housing during rent control times.... Read more...

HRI

Hi Peggy, thank you for sharing your experience searching for affordable housing in Cambridge. HRI is particularly excited about this new development, as we believe increased quantities of affordable housing... Read more...

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