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16-28 Porter Street

16-28 Porter Street

16-28 Porter Street is a 12,920 square foot vacant lot located in the Wellington-Harrington neighborhood, a location surrounded by many amenities such as Twin city Plaza, Gold Star Mothers Park, and the Lechmere MBTA station. It was acquired by the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) in April 2026 with financial support from the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust (CAHT). The site is expected to be developed under the provisions of the Affordable Housing Overlay.

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16-28 Porter Street was purchased by the CHA in April 2026. The Housing Department and the CHA will share updates on the project timeline and details of upcoming community meetings as they are scheduled. Community members can sign up to receive email notifications about AHO projects, including community meeting announcements, here.

16-28 Porter Street Public Meetings:

Meeting	Date/Time	More Information
TBD	TBD	TBD

Description:

Existing Site: a 12,920 square foot vacant lot

Proposed Site: TBD affordable housing units

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16-28 Porter Street

16-28 Porter Street Public Meetings:

Aerial view of 16-28 Porter Street