The new spaces in the nearly 50,000 square feet building is designed to allow MCHC to double the number of patients it serves and triple patient visits. For the first time, the centre will provide mammography services on site. An expanded laboratory will allow MCHC to run more tests quickly. In addition, MCHC will use the new spaces to expand paediatric, adolescent, women’s health and other adult programmes.
The new development has been designed to achieve a LEED-Silver rating and has applied to the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for certification. The design incorporates many green and sustainable features such as the use of recycled and regional materials, energy-efficient HVAC and lighting systems and a green roof.
The new centre is the first new building of this size to be constructed in Mattapan Square in a half century, and will also bring a new pharmacy to Mattapan Square for the first time in more than 30 years.
Funding for the $32 million project came from four sources: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), New Markets Tax Credit Equity, loans and philanthropic support.
