The former New England Log Home redevelopment project, located at 100 Bridge Street along the Housatonic River in downtown Great Barrington, Massachusetts, is a major community transformation spearheaded by Impact South County.
The project is turning an 8-acre abandoned property into a sustainable, mixed-use community hub featuring affordable housing and public riverfront access.
Key Features of this Redevelopment
The redevelopment project was designed to address the region’s housing crisis while revitalizing downtown Great Barrington:
- The Bentley Apartments: Serving as the cornerstone of the redevelopment, this complex consists of 45 units of high-quality, energy-efficient affordable rental housing across two three-story buildings. Developed in partnership with Hearthway (formerly Berkshire Housing Development Corporation), it provides one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for low-to-moderate-income families within walking distance of downtown jobs and services.
- Public Riverfront Park: The design dedicated 2 acres to a public Riverfront Park, a restored riverfront walk along the Housatonic, and a large village green for community gathering spaces.
Next up:
Currently, Impact South County is working closely with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct subsurface soil and water sampling. This deep drilling allows environmental agencies to analyze the lower soil layers and determine any necessary cleanup actions required before Impact South County can move forward with its Workforce Housing project.
As part of our formal Public Involvement Plan to the remediation of 100 Bridge Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230, Impact South Berkshire (formerly the Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire) will hold a public meeting on October 20 at 7:00 pm at the Great Barrington Firehouse Community Meeting Room, 37 State Road, Great Barrington to discuss the Permanent Solution Statements prepared for the southern portion of the disposal site identified as Release Tracking Number 1-00682. The draft reports to be discussed are as follows:
Draft Partial Permanent Solution Statement for Property South of the Former New England Log Homes Site at 100 Bridge Street, Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
MassDEP Release Tracking No. 1-0682
Tier 1 Permit #548535
Draft Partial Permanent Solution Statement with Conditions for the Southern Portion (Bentley Development) of the Former New England Log Homes Site
100 Bridge Street, Great Barrington, Massachusetts
MassDEP Release Tracking No. 1-0682
Tier 1 Permit #548535
Both documents are available for review below, and a hard copy of each document is/are available at the Mason library.
Following the meeting, there will be a 20-day comment period, during which written comments, questions, and concerns can be submitted to info@impactsouthcounty or by mail to P.O. Box 733, Great Barrington, MA 01230. A copy of the response to comments will be prepared within 60 days of the close of the public comment period and the response summary will be sent to all those who submitted comments. A summary of comments and responses to the comments will also be placed in the public repository and be included in the final reports prepared for submission to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Thank you for your interest in the remediation and redevelopment at 100 Bridge Street. Transforming this long vacant Brownfield Site into a safe, beautiful, and productive community asset for Great Barrington and the Southern Berkshires has been our singular goal for over two decades. The safety of our residents is of paramount concern. We look forward to sharing our progress with you and we welcome your comments and concerns.
100 Bridge Public Improvement Plan
