12 High-Profile: Up-Front

April 2026

Lynn, MA— SV Design and Groom Construction recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new supportive housing community at 21 Oxford Street in Lynn, developed by Commonwealth Land Trust( CLT). The groundbreaking ceremony, held on March 4, brought together project partners, City of Lynn officials, funders, and community organizations to celebrate the start of construction.

Rendering of 21 Oxford Street

The project will provide 40 studio apartments designed to support individuals currently experiencing homelessness, offering safe, stable housing paired with on-site services. The 5-story building will provide

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21 Oxford Street groundbreaking

approximately 28,665sf of finished space in downtown Lynn. Each studio units will average approximately 350sf. Every apartment will feature a private full bathroom and kitchenette. The project includes dedicated office space for case workers on the first level. Supportive services will be provided in partnership with the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, helping residents maintain long-term stability.

Sustainability and long-term performance are central to the project’ s design. The building is being designed to achieve Passive House certification, incorporating high-performance construction and energy-efficient systems to minimize operating costs and environmental impact. The project will feature full electrification of heating, cooling, and domestic hot water systems along with an on-site solar array, scheduled to be operational at building opening.

Rendering of 21 Oxford Street

Located in a walkable neighborhood in downtown Lynn, 21 Oxford Street will provide residents with access to public transportation, employment opportunities, and community services. CLT will serve as both the developer and long-term property manager.

“ Supportive housing plays an essential role in strengthening communities, and 21 Oxford Street reflects a thoughtful approach to creating stable, dignified living environments. Our goal was to design a building that balances efficiency,

durability, and comfort while supporting the long-term well-being of residents. We are proud to partner with Commonwealth Land Trust and Groom Construction on a project that will have a meaningful impact in Lynn,” said Thad Siemasko, AIA, principal at SV Design.

“ Groom Construction is proud to partner with our friends at SV Design and the talented team at Commonwealth Land Trust to bring this important supportive housing project to Lynn. Through close collaboration and thoughtful planning over the past year, we are collectively committed to delivering a high-quality building that expands access to safe, stable, and affordable housing,” said David Groom, principal at Groom Construction.“ Supporting the missions of our nonprofit partners has been both inspiring and formative, becoming a cornerstone of our company philosophy. The importance and impact of projects like this in today’ s challenging housing environment cannot be overstated. We congratulate our partners at Commonwealth Land Trust and are honored to help bring this meaningful project to the City of Lynn. It is a privilege to contribute to the affordable housing mission alongside such an exceptional team.”

Construction is now underway and is expected to take approximately 16 months, with residents anticipated to begin moving in during 2027.

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