2Life Communities Receives State Funding for New Senior Housing Development in Mattapan MABA MassachusettsRealEstate FirstTimeHomeBuyers MaBuyerAgent

 Brighton, MA – Brooke House at Olmsted Village, a senior housing development in Boston’s Mattapan neighborhood, has received an award of low-income housing tax credits, state bond funds, and rental subsidies from the Healey-Driscoll administration.
On track to start construction in early 2026, Brooke House will provide one hundred and twenty seven affordable, service-enriched apartments for seniors. Apartments will be one hundred percent affordable to households with incomes up to sixty percent area median income (AMI), with additional subsidies to support deeper levels of affordability. The award is part of the administration’s push to expand affordable housing opportunities across the Commonwealth.

 “High housing costs are one of the biggest challenges facing Massachusetts residents,” Governor Maura Healey stated in the announcement. “Our administration is refusing to kick the can down the road. We need to increase housing production across the state to lower costs and these affordable housing awards will help us get there. Because of our tax cuts package, we’re able to give out more funding than ever before, which will directly support the creation of more than one thousand affordable homes for seniors and families across our state.”

 “We are grateful that the state is moving quickly to address the needs of its rapidly growing senior population, as evidenced by its strong support for this important project,” said Lizbeth Heyer, President of 2Life Communities, the senior housing developer, owner, operator, and advocate behind Brooke House. “At 2Life, we fully understand that increasing the amount of affordable senior housing in the state is critical to address economic insecurity and social isolation, the two greatest challenges facing older adults. Brooke House brings 2Life’s nationally recognized aging-in-community model to the vibrant Mattapan community for the rst time.”

 Brooke House was one of fourteen affordable housing projects across the state to receive awards. Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Secretary Ed Augustus of the Executive Ofce of Housing and Livable Communities, and local ofcials were on hand for Thursday’s announcement in Plymouth, home to one of the projects. “Today marks a pivotal moment for our community with the announcement of funding for Brooke House at Olmsted Village in Mattapan,” said State Senator Liz Miranda (second Suffolk).

 “This innovative, affordable housing project will provide one hundred and twenty seven new homes for seniors, while integrating healthcare, childcare, and community spaces to support the needs of all residents. As we continue to prioritize both sustainability and inclusivity, this project reects our commitment to creating vibrant, multi-generational neighborhoods where people of all ages can thrive together!

 I am proud to support this transformative development, which will have lasting positive impacts for both our seniors and the broader community.” “The Brooke House project is responsive to the many requests from seniors in the sixth Suffolk District for affordable housing tailored and designed to address their specic needs,” said State Representative Russell E. Holmes (6th Suffolk). “2Life has a proven record of listening to seniors and providing affordable housing, programs, and amenities for culturally diverse seniors to grow and strive as they age.

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