LUDLOW, MASS. — Regional affordable housing developer WinnCos. has completed The Residences at Mill 8, a mixed-income seniors housing project in Ludlow, located near Springfield in the western part of the state. The project converted a former mill building into an apartment complex with 95 units — 87 one-bedrooms and eight two-bedrooms — that are reserved for renters age 55 and above. The affordability component comprises 43 units for households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income (AMI) and 12 units for households earning 30 percent or less of AMI. The other 40 residences are rented at market rates. Amenities include onsite laundry facilities, a fitness room, resident lounge and several outdoor recreation areas, and the building also houses 48,000 square feet of commercial space. The Architectural Team designed the project, and Dellbrook | JKS served as the general contractor.
As part of the adaptive reuse of Residences at Mill 8 in Ludlow, the longtime symbol of the property — a three-story, 123-year-old clock tower — underwent a complete restoration. This initiative included the replacement of rotted wood, copper urns and slate roof, along with the installation of new aluminum screens at the belfry level. The clock's bell weighs 3,064 pounds and was produced by Meneely & Co., the same company commissioned to replace the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.
WinnCos. Completes 95-Unit Mixed-Income Seniors Housing Project in Ludlow, Massachusetts
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