Key documents related to the Elm Place project
WinnDevelopment's application to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a comprehensive permit can be found at this link. Additional documents related to the project can be found below and on the Meetings page of this web site.
On December 17, 2020, WinnDevelopment began inviting abutters to in-person meetings to discuss the preliminary development proposal and to get feedback and ideas.
On March 23, 2021, the Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development issued a letter approving the project's eligibility for financing through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The full DHCD Project Eligibility Letter (PEL) is provided here.
On April 4, 2021, the Swampscott Racial Justice Action Group, which is made up of Swampscott residents “trying to make the town a more welcoming and inclusive community,” issued a report about the state of affordable housing in the town. The group’s report can be found online at: https://swampscottrjag.medium.com/the-state-of-affordable-housing-in-swampscott-april-2021-96045b5a42b
On June 10, 2021, WinnDevelopment issued a news release detailing its plan to hold a series of community meetings to gather public comment on potential changes to the Elm Place project. The full news release is provided here.