2072 Mass Ave
2072 Mass Ave
2072 Mass Ave
Who we are
We are a joint venture of experienced affordable housing developers proposing the development of 2072 Mass Ave, a project focused on creating high-quality, 100% affordable housing. We aim to provide sustainable and supportive living environments for families by creating a majority of 2-3 bedroom homes designed to meet their diverse needs. With an emphasize on thoughtful design and positive community impact, we believe that 2072 Mass Ave will greatly enhance the neighborhood. By leveraging our combined expertise, we are committed to delivering well-designed, affordable homes that foster stability and opportunity for all residents.
Developer
Jason Korb, principal of Capstone Communities LLC, has led $100 million in housing development since founding the company in 2010, with notable developments in Cambridge, Somerville, Brockton, and Bridgewater. His key achievements include co-developing Port Landing and Frost Terrace—both 100% affordable communities in Cambridge—with Hope Real Estate Enterprises, and The McElwain School Apartments, a mixed-income project in Bridgewater with MPZ Development. Before Capstone, Jason was VP of Acquisitions at Beacon Communities LLC, where he oversaw more than $100 million in affordable housing developments. He also served as Housing Project Manager at Fenway Community Development Corporation. Jason earned an MS from MIT and a BA from the University of Michigan, with his MIT thesis cited by both Harvard and the US Senate.
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Developer
Sean D. Hope, founder and principal of Hope Real Estate Enterprises LLC in Central Square, Cambridge, is a third-generation Cantabrigian. Leveraging his expertise as a land use attorney and former member of the Cambridge Zoning Board, Sean has partnered with Capstone Communities LLC to develop both Port Landing and Frost Terrace—100% affordable housing communities in Cambridge. His dedication to improving the quality of life for Cambridge residents is further reflected in his work with the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House, Cambridge Children and Family Services (CFCS), and the Cambridge Historical Society.
Developer
Mathieu Zahler, principal of MPZ Development, specializes in creating mixed-income, multi-family, and mixed-use residential developments across Massachusetts, working closely with public agencies and local organizations. Mathieu has over 20 years of experience in design, construction, and real estate development. Mathieu's team also collaborated with Capstone Communities LLC on the McElwain School Apartments, a mixed-income development in Bridgewater. Before founding MPZ Development in 2017, Mathieu was a Senior Project Manager at Trinity Financial, Inc., managing $423 million in projects and nearly 860 housing units. His earlier roles include positions at The Boston Garden Development Corporation, JJ Gumberg, Inc., and A Better City, as well as various marketing and design roles.
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Architect
Bruner/Cott, a Boston-based firm, is committed to design excellence and enhancing community vitality through thoughtful architecture and planning. With a team of 35, including 19 licensed architects, the firm offers comprehensive in-house services such as architectural design, interior architecture, and construction administration. Their work has garnered awards for preservation, adaptive transformation, and new construction, focusing on educational and cultural institutions. Known for their innovative solutions and leadership in historic renewal and urban revitalization, Bruner/Cott approaches each project with a forward-thinking mindset. The firm believes that every project contributes to progress, whether through new construction or transformative reuse.
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Civil Engineer
Nitsch Engineering is a multi-disciplined engineering and surveying firm that is focused on helping to improve the world around us by working collaboratively with our infrastructure and site development clients. Our civil, transportation, and structural engineers; green infrastructure and resilience specialists; land surveyors; planners; and GIS specialists deliver creative, cost-effective, and resilient project solutions. The fact that 97% of our work comes from repeat clients is a testament to our quality of service.