The Campaign for the Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center Campus
The Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center Campus is an exciting new vision for underserved neighborhoods of Boston, Massachusetts. Co-locating Health and Housing programs within a single campus will improve the wellbeing of the community. Taking a holistic approach that incorporates access to nature and public transportation will impact the social determinants of health. The Campus will offer economic development opportunities crucial to a thriving community.
The project will spur job creation, while supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs by keeping capital in the local community. Strong connections to foster social cohesion, will combat the epidemic of loneliness and improve health outcomes and longevity.
The new 45,000 square foot purpose-built neighborhood health center will serve as the catalyst for addressing health. Built behind the existing healthcare facility on Harvard Street’s current parking lot and two adjacent parcels of city-owned land, the building will feature passive house design to mitigate climate impact while maximizing access to quality care.
At the site of the current health center and an abandoned parcel of land Harvard Street has acquired, the project introduces affordable housing along Blue Hill Avenue to increase housing stability for lower-income families. Affordable housing will be co-located with ground floor community health care to foster resilient communities.
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Colocating health and housing promotes more resilient living environments.
Residents receive comprehensive care and a more holistic approach to well-being.
Fosters social cohesion and stronger support networks.
More effective use of resources.
Providing stable housing alongside necessary health services supports long-term stability.
Incorporating passive house design principles and solar panels on the roof will significantly reduce environmental impact.
The Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Hub strategically leverages existing community assets to enhance its impact and accessibility. Located near the Franklin Park Zoo, the William J. Devine Golf Course, and White Stadium, the health hub is surrounded by green spaces that promote physical and mental well-being, offering residents easy access to nature.
The site benefits from the connectivity provided by over a dozen bus routes running directly past it, ensuring that the hub is easily accessible to a broad range of residents, particularly those from underserved communities. This prime location fosters mobility, making it simpler for individuals to reach healthcare services, recreational opportunities, and community spaces.
By integrating these resources, the health hub supports economic development by creating a vibrant area that attracts both visitors and businesses, strengthens social ties, and empowers the community through improved access to health, transportation, and economic opportunities.
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