Boston 25 News, February 1, 2022, Proposal to convert vacant retail spots into housing
Finding an affordable place to live continues to be a big challenge for many in Massachusetts. That’s why Boston 25 News is Getting Real about the housing crisis and looking at its impact and possible solutions.
One idea gaining traction is to convert some of the region’s vacant retail space into housing. John Casey has been running “Locks and Keys” since 1977, first at the old Woburn Mall and now at its new redeveloped replacement, Woburn Village.