We're local real estate developers restoring historic buildings in Western Massachusetts. We love old bricks and are bringing them back to life.
324-326 High St Holyoke, MA
Restoration of a storefront and 6 apartments.
Completed
103-109 High St Holyoke, MA
Restoration of 3 storefronts and 10 apartments.
In Progress - Construction Commenced Spring 2025Our mission is to restore Holyoke and the surrounding gateway cities to their former luster using 'New Urbanism' design principles.
We focus on rehabilitating historic properties and bringing them new use & restore use.
We design all projects to be all-electric with no fossil fuels used on-site and aligned with city decarbonization goals.
We aim to create & preserve affordable & workforce opportunities housing in our projects.
We value choice of transportation by embracing the TOD Smart growth principles.
We are experienced at urban downtown projects with limited site and minimal parking.
We provide highly energy-efficient housing and storefront spaces and seek to preserve open land.
We value local art, food, music, & culture and invest in creating beautiful properties that create a vibrant neighborhood.
We are experienced at complex existing rehabilitation projects involving new structure & MEP upgrades.
We look to create mixed-use community and increase density allowing for walkability & streetscape.
We expand opportunities for local & minority workforce and seek working with MWBE businesses and tenants.
We invest in areas of extreme blight & poverty that have been redlined for years with a goal of creating stability in a downtown.
We seek to increase accessibility in our projects and seek to assist residents with disabilities.
Real estate is one of the most time-tested strategies for building wealth and diversifying income. At Urbanist Development, we believe anyone should be able to invest in projects that have lasting community impact and financial returns.
Unlike stocks, real estate gives you a real, physical stake in a property that appreciates over time. You can see it, walk it, and watch it grow.
Investors benefit from steady rental income and long-term equity growth — a combination that builds wealth while offsetting market volatility.
Your investment fuels revitalization of historic buildings, supports local economies, and helps create affordable housing in Western Massachusetts.
Phone: 413-887-1111
Email: main@urbanistdev.com
Office: 287 High St Holyoke, MA 01040
