The Innes to DUO story

The Pratt
Nov 20
1 min read

Our Innes Redevelopment provides the perfect example of what to expect with The Pratt Redevelopment.

Modern apartment building with wood and blue accents. Street with cars and a pedestrian below. Text "DUO Leasing Center" visible. Bright day.

Innes/DUO:

Project Timeline

The development team chosen in 2016
Zoning Approval granted in 2019
COVID-related delays, 2020-2021
Relocation began in Spring 2022
CHA residents began to move back December of 2024
All CHA move-backs completed by Summer 2025

Unit Mix:

96 public housing units (1-for-1 replacement)
40 middle-income units
194 market-rate units

Partnership

Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA)
Innes Residence Association (IRA)
Joseph J. Corcoran Company (JJC)
John M. Corcoran & Company (JMC&Co)

Community Amenities

Modern kitchens
Energy-efficient appliances
Fitness center
Community gathering rooms
Bike storage
Landscaped green space
Playground and family-friendly areas

DUO Modern kitchen and living room with white cabinets, wooden island, orange armchair, abstract art, and large windows. Cozy and bright.

DUO's Modern courtyard with grey building, wooden pergola, green plants, and seating areas under blue sky. Peaceful urban setting.

DUO Modern gym with weights, benches, and exercise equipment. Large windows, bright lights, and a "DUO" sign on the wall create an energetic vibe.

Children play on colorful equipment in a park surrounded by trees and cityscape; overcast sky adds a calm mood.

Yellow bus at gray line transit station with "Yankee Line" text, surrounded by greenery. "Do Not Enter" signs visible, cloudy sky above.

Location

170 Central Ave, near the SL3 Silver Line — connecting residents to

East Boston, Logan Airport, and downtown Boston.

Relocation & Right to Return

All current Innes residents will have the right to return once construction is complete. CHA and JJC will provide full relocation support, including temporary housing assistance and personalized move coordination.

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