Berkshire–Grafton
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2001Year Built |
66Total Units |
General Capital worked closely with Grafton stakeholders to develop a shared vision for this 100-year-old foundry site.
In 2000, General Capital won a competition sponsored by the Village of Grafton and the Goldberg family to redevelop a 100-year-old foundry in the heart of Grafton’s historic downtown. The community had a specific vision for the site, including the type of project (senior), as well as the design and orientation of buildings and landscape features. The development team utilized a public/private partnership and a complex environmental remediation process to clean up toxic foundry dust and other contaminants.
General Capital used affordable housing tax credits and built the first of its “Berkshire” properties. This flagship senior community includes 66 units of affordable independent senior housing with a variety of senior specific activity rooms and amenities. The property has enjoyed excellent occupancies since it opened in 2001.
KEY THEMES
- Brownfield redevelopment transformed a historic downtown foundry into a vibrant affordable senior housing community through public-private partnership
- Adaptive reuse and environmental remediation preserved a prominent site while supporting the long-term revitalization of downtown Grafton
- Berkshire Grafton established the foundation for General Capital's Berkshire senior living portfolio and affordable housing model
- Resident-focused design provides independent seniors with quality housing, community gathering spaces, and convenient neighborhood access
- Ongoing property enhancements and sustainability initiatives support long-term building performance and resident satisfaction
RESULTS
- Successfully delivered 66 affordable independent senior apartment homes as the first Berkshire community in General Capital's portfolio
- Redeveloped a historic foundry site into a lasting community asset that has maintained strong occupancy since opening in 2001
- Completed environmental remediation to return a prominent downtown brownfield property to productive community use
- Created a welcoming senior living environment featuring activity spaces, resident amenities, and convenient access to downtown Grafton
- Continued investment in sustainability, property modernization, and resident services supports the community's long-term success
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