Three developments will launch Uphams Corner into its next chapter
Dorchester Bay
December 18, 2025
What's happening at Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation?
Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation works collaboratively with residents, businesses, and our many partners toward our shared goal of a stronger, healthier, and more financially viable place to live and work.
Through our real estate development, community engagement, and economic development efforts we strive to build stronger neighborhoods and foster opportunity. Visit us in Dorchester – come share in our work!
Providing affordable housing and commercial space that enables residents to remain and thrive.
Providing loans to small businsses in Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Roslindale, and Roxbury.
Supporting the residents of our buildings and advocating for our community’s needs.
4-Part Small Business
Management Program
Wednesday, October 4th
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Small Business Workshop:
Small Business Management Program
Tuesday, August 29th
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Big things are moving on Columbia Road.
The @dorchesterreporter covered the major investments reshaping Upham’s Corner, including Columbia Crossing, our redevelopment of the former Dorchester Savings Bank.
The project, a partnership with @poahcommunities, brings together the pieces our community has consistently named as priority:
🏠 48 affordable homes designed for households at 30–80% AMI
🎨Designated units for artists, reinforcing the corridor’s creative identity
🤝Flexible cultural and community space in a restored landmark
By pairing historic preservation with new housing and dedicated space for local culture, Columbia Crossing helps ensure that Upham’s Corner grows in a way that keeps longtime residents, artists, and small businesses at the center.
Read the full story at the link in bio.
In 2025, skyrocketing costs, shrinking safety nets, and growing displacement pressures forced hard choices across our communities.
Dorchester Bay responded by safeguarding stability where it was most at risk, meeting immediate needs while reinforcing long-term anchors.
Looking ahead to 2026, we anticipate more challenges that could push more households from precarious stability into crisis.
Whether you’ve been with Dorchester Bay for years or are considering your first gift, your support has never been more important. Make your end of year gift here: www.dbedc.org/donate/
DBEDC’s Culture Makers Project is a launchpad for cultural entrepreneurs:
📈Scaling their business growth through grants and business coaching.
🌸Reflecting the cultural fabric of our neighborhoods.
💡Leaving inspired and ready to access future funding.
Meet our cohort:
@tranvuarts @karmsyndiadance @reidren @blxirbxtchproject
@deutracaricatures @FromStreet2Canvas @gourmetkreyol @myancestorscurls
@nutchiobutter @thecreative_studio
