126 Chandler Street

Davis Square Architects worked with Worcester Common Ground on 126 Chandler Street, the adaptive reuse of the historic former Torrey Razor Co., plus a new five-story addition. Conveniently located near several bus routes, the project creates 31 units of affordable housing and community space for Worcester residents and families, as well as 1,700 sf of commercial space.

An exciting highlight is the rooftop greenhouse — the first of its kind in Worcester — where residents can grow their own produce through a partnership with a local nonprofit youth hydroponic farming program. A welcomed benefit to the community, 126 Chandler Street is a key contributor to the upward growth and transformation of the neighborhood, the City of Worcester, and their new Commercial Corridor Overlay District.