Whitmarsh Center

 

41 Whitmarsh Ave - In Development

 

This project is a partnership between Worcester Community Housing Resources, Zion Lutheran Church, and Friendly House. WHCR plans to make this campus into a multi-use, fully accessible center. The mix of uses will include:

  1. A 6-bedroom emergency family shelter run by Friendly House on the church school building first floor

  2. WCHR offices on the church school building second floor

  3. Affordable rental housing in the parsonage

  4. Church congregation activities in the church sanctuary

  5. A community hall in the church basement to be used for WCHR and church events, voting, and rented out to community groups

Associated parking for all the above uses will be available in the lots across the street. Exterior and interior upgrades will take place, including overall increased accessibility and energy efficiency.

This project went before Worcester’s Zoning Board on May 15th, 2023 and was unanimously approved at the June 5th, 2023 meeting.

 

May 4, 2023 Community Meeting