Render of the church property courtesy of The Davenport Companies.
HARWICH – A new proposal by the Davenport Companies for West Harwich would blend “missing middle” affordable housing and historic preservation.
Vice president and Chief of Staff Jamie Veara says they responded to a request for proposal to acquire the First Baptist Church on Route 28 and build 10 to 13, 600 to 800-square foot units while maintaining the historic exterior, which he adds could help teachers, municipal workers, firefighters and more.
“They make more than what may qualify for a subsidy but less than buying a house with the median price of housing being what it is. We think this helps build a really important need,” said Veara.
The units would be year-round and offer full kitchens, bathrooms and more. Davenport officials said the project has added importance as more and more of the Cape’s workforce is forced to commute from off-Cape.
According got the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, nearly 50 percent of Cape workers commute from over the bridge.
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