Gardner, Mass. When WinnResidential took over management of Olde English Village here in 2004, the property had 30 vacant apartments, three unrentable units that had plumbing problems, a large and inefficient maintenance staff, unattractive grounds and a
The outmoded stereotype of “housing project” has evolved into what many affordable housing developments are today: home for residents who have pride of place regardless of income, and profitable business ventures for management companies and owners.