The initiative is being led by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), in partnership with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC) acting under Executive Order 623 and Section 121 and 122 of the Affordable Homes Act. Below is information regarding the variety of development opportunities resulting from this work.
Housing Development Status Map
Development Opportunities Available Now
Requests for Proposals
41 Hurd Street, Former Lowell District Court
An RFP has been issued by the City of Lowell to redevelop this former courthouse building and surface parking lot at a combined ±47,400 SF. The RFP can be found on the City’s page. The proposal submission deadline is November 25, 2025 by 11:00 AM. This property is less than a mile from the Lowell Commuter Rail Station and 500 feet from the Concord River.
84 Elm Street, Former Fitchburg Superior Courthouse
An attractive and historic ±17,800 SF building on a 0.75 acre downtown site, walkable to the Fitchburg Commuter Rail Station. The RFP for this opportunity is now available and can be found on the Fitchburg Bid Posting Website. Proposals can be submitted up until September 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
210 Springs Road, Bedford
A Request for Proposals to redevelop a 5.05 acre surplus parking lot on the Middlesex Community College campus is now available on the 210 Springs Road, Bedford - Redevelopment Opportunity Webpage.
Upcoming Events:
Site Visit: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – Start Time: 2:30 PM, Meeting Location: Parking lot at 210 Springs Road, Bedford, MA
Virtual Bidder’s Conference: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – Start Time: 12:30 PM Zoom Webinar Link
Additional sites expected to become available in 2025
Auctions
An auction will be held on September 10, 2025 for the following properties, more details can be found on the auctioneer's webpage:
461 Freight Shed Rd. (Church Hill Rd.), Phillipston
A subsequent auction will be held later in the Fall for the following property:
Leasing and Real Estate Policy
The bulletin linked below outlines the policy principles and requirements that govern Commonwealth leasing and real estate activities. It is intended to ensure that all leasing and real estate activity is conducted in alignment with key policy goals, and serves as a framework for consistent, transparent, and strategic decision-making across all related initiatives. Please take a moment to review the policy to understand what is expected of those engaging in real estate transactions with DCAMM.
Additional Information
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