Urbanica Inc. is proud to announce
it's proposal for the Parcel 8 site in Roxbury. Urbanica’s proposed project, Dubbed
NUBA, will create 35 affordable home-ownership units as well as 60
affordable rental units. It will also include 7 income restricted micro
live-work units that can be used for educational, cultural, entertainment and
artistic purposes. NUBA will also have a “Community Room” which will provide an
indoor space for local groups and organizations to host programs and events. A portion of the lot will be used as a park of no less
than 7,000 Sq. Ft for the community at the corner of Washington St and Melnea
Cass Blvd that will recognize the historic character of the adjacent Nawn
factory and Eustis Street Architectural Conservation District. This park space
will include a sculpture garden, a water feature for the neighborhood youth and host programs and events for
the community.
NUBA will also include a satellite
museum run by the National Center for African American Art. The museum will be
a center for displaying African American art and culture. Included within
the park will the what we are calling The Light Tower, A large pillar which
will be used to display information, art and act as a landmark for the
area.
NUBA is designed to foster a
community of like-minded individuals that live, learn and support Roxbury.
Urbanica would also provide financial benefits to non profit organizations and entrepreneurs within the community. We are very excited for possible future of this
project. Stay tuned for more news on NUBA.
