Concept Presentation for Shelter and Supportive Housing at Former VFW Site
Photo: Peter Vanderwalker / amherstma.gov
Source: amherstma.gov
The Town of Amherst invites the community to join a virtual concept presentation of the new shelter and supportive housing being developed at the site of the former VFW (457 Main St).
To receive the Zoom link RSVP here: bit.ly/925ShelterUpdate
The Town of Amherst is currently working with architecture firm The Narrow Gate to explore possible development approaches for 457 Main Street. This property was acquired by the town to help serve housing-insecure individuals. In June 2024, many Amherst residents gathered to offer input into the anticipated redevelopment of the former VFW into shelter and supportive housing. Led by architects from The Narrow Gate, this session was followed by a series of smaller meetings with key stakeholders and community leaders. The Narrow Gate will present conceptual designs inspired by this process on Septembeer 25 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. These designs will help to inform a more formal process in the future that will result in the construction of a new building serving unhoused and housing-insecure neighbors.
For questions or more information, please contact Associate Planner/Housing Coordinator Greg Richane at richaneg@amherstma.gov or 413-259-3048.