Quick facts
City: Chelsea
Development type: New construction
Partners: Mass Audubon and Greenroots
Overview
Forbes is an approximately 18-acre waterfront site located at the confluence of Mill Creek and Chelsea Creek in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Historically used for industrial purposes, the site has remained largely vacant and has experienced multiple unsuccessful redevelopment efforts over time.
Mass Audubon, The Neighborhood Developers, and GreenRoots are working together to transform Forbes into a climate-resilient, mixed-use waterfront community. The vision includes up to 225 affordable homes, publicly accessible open space, restored natural habitat, a nature center, environmental education opportunities, and community gathering spaces, all as part of the Chelsea Creek Wildlife Sanctuary.
The redevelopment is an opportunity to revitalize a long-vacant industrial site and reconnect the Chelsea community to its waterfront. Housing will be integrated with open green space, restored habitat, and places for people to gather, learn, and access the water. The project will create new opportunities for the Chelsea community to experience and enjoy a waterfront that has long been inaccessible.
For more information about the overall Chelsea Creek project, visit https://www.chelseacreeksanctuary.org/
