Worcester Housing Authority outlines multi-site accessibility upgrades, adds dozens of accessible units

Worcester Housing Authority Executive Director Alex Corrales told the Accessibility Advisory Commission on June 17 that the authority is expanding the number of wheelchair-accessible units across multiple sites and committing millions for building upgrades.

Corrales said the authority will raise accessible-unit totals through ongoing redevelopment and modernization work that spans Curtis Apartments, Lakeside Apartments, Booth Apartments and other sites. "But I'm happy to report that the building is full, that, the majority of the residents that live there are taking advantage of the wraparound services that we offer in the building," Corrales said about 38 Louis Street, one of the authority's recently completed projects.

The authority expects to finish phase one of Curtis Apartments this calendar year, adding units and moving relocated residents back into new buildings. Curtis currently has 372 units, of which 11 are wheelchair accessible; the authority plans after all phases to have about 527 units and roughly 52–53 wheelchair-accessible units, Corrales…