Groom Construction Awarded Preconstruction and Construction Management Services for Commonwealth Land Trust Development in Lynn, MA
Groom Construction Co., Inc. is excited to announce that we have been awarded both Preconstruction and Construction Management services for the Commonwealth Land Trust (CLT) affordable housing project located at 21 Oxford St. in Lynn, MA. Construction to commence this Spring, 2025. We are excited to collaborate with long term design partner, SV Design, Stone Soup Consulting, Jonathan Lavash Project Management and the CLT Team on this significant development, further strengthening our presence in the Lynn community.
“SV Design is honored to collaborate with Groom Construction and Commonwealth Land Trust on this impactful project. Our team is dedicated to creating thoughtful, high-quality affordable housing that strengthens communities and enhances the lives of residents. This development at 21 Oxford St. is a testament to the power of strategic partnerships in bringing meaningful projects to life” said Stefano Basso, Principal, SV Design.
The proposed 28,665-square-foot, mixed-use building will span five levels—one level of enclosed parking and four stories of residential apartments above. The structure will be classified as two separate buildings:
- Building A (Type 1A Construction) will feature a parking garage (S-2 occupancy), office space (B occupancy), and residential amenity spaces.
- Building B (Type VA Construction) will include 40 residential apartments (R-2 occupancy).
All units will be affordable, with 10 units at 30% AMI or below and the remaining 30 units at 50% AMI or below, with a request for eight project-based Section 8 vouchers and 20 enhanced-MRVPs.
This project adds to Groom’s growing Lynn portfolio. Current additional projects underway include the renovation of the storied Lynn Arts Museum and ongoing work for RAW ART WORKS. Our partnership with Harborlight Homes continues with Preconstruction services provided for Harborlight’s 20 School St., Lynn affordable housing development.
As a member of the Greater Lynn Chamber, with long involvement in several area Lynn non-profits, we are thrilled to be a part of the growth and development of this vibrant City, and with this CLT project, creating critical housing for those in our community most in need. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to break ground on this transformative project!
