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Issue · Winchester, MA

10 Converse Place Development and Affordable Housing Payment

Major downtown project trades on-site affordable units for a $2M cash payment, affecting housing goals and building height.

Overview

The Board approved a five-story option with a $2M payment in lieu after deeming on-site units economically infeasible, plus revenue sharing capped at $1M. Residents split between preserving lower height and securing actual affordable units.

Arguments in favor
Five-story profile better matches community preference; payment provides immediate housing trust funds.
planning-board 2026-02-27
For
Arguments against
Payment amount too low to meet long-term affordable housing production goals.
planning-board 2026-02-24
Against
What's next

Special permit conditions and design review finalization.

Where it was discussed
Meetings that took up this issue.
Planning Board
2026-02-27
Meeting →
Planning Board
2026-02-24
Meeting →
Converse Placepayment in lieuaffordable housing