Worcester Opens 220 Homes, Plans 323 More

Worcester is considering a 255-apartment development at 195 Mill St., across from Coes Reservoir, on a long-vacant former grocery-store site. The proposed seven buildings would include studios, one- and two-bedroom units and 389 parking spaces; the developer is seeking zoning approval, and the project would be subject to the city’s inclusionary housing rules, though the company could instead make a payment tied to construction costs. Separately, downtown’s former Fallon Health office tower has been converted into 198 market-rate apartments, while a neighboring building now offers 22 income-restricted condominiums, creating a new affordable homeownership opportunity. The projects come as Worcester works to expand its housing supply amid strong demand.