affordable units, including both apartment buildings and smaller multi-unit homes. Together, these projects will help Lee reach the Commonwealth’s 10 percent affordable housing goal while expanding housing options for individuals, families, and workers across a range of income levels. Looking ahead, Lee is exploring adaptive reuse opportunities for the final former paper mill site, envisioning a mix of commercial, cultural, and residential uses that would further strengthen Main Street North as a hub for economic activity and community life. Phase one of the project will deliver approximately 60 housing units, with residents expected to move in during the coming months. Ultimately, the project will include between 120 - 130 units across multiple phases, combining affordable and market-rate housing with ground-floor commercial and community spaces. Future phases include new construction adjacent to the historic structure, additional mixed-use buildings, and the adaptive reuse of the former machine shop for potential retail, restaurant, or event space. Across the street, a complementary development is moving forward with roughly 69 additional 262 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01
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