The Malden Redevelopment Authority

Created by state Statute, the Malden Redevelopment Authority was established on October 8, 1958. On behalf of the City of Malden, the agency administers the federal Community Development Block Grant program, oversees development in urban renewal areas, administers low-interest loan and mortgage programs for owners of residential and commercial properties, manages many public works improvement projects and oversees the off-street parking program in the downtown.

The MRA is also the representative member of the North Suburban Consortium and administers federal home funding which aids in affordable housing and development. To learn more about the NSC and affordable housing opportunities, visit the NSC's website (www.northsuburbanconsortium.org).

Mission Statement

It is important to the Malden Redevelopment Authority that the City enjoys economic vitality, strong and vibrant neighborhoods, collaborative and supportive private sector partners committed to future growth and the best quality of life possible for all of Malden's 59,000 plus residents. Utilizing federal, state and local resources, the purpose of the agency is to eliminate blight and blighting influences in neighborhoods and commercial centers, create employment opportunities for local residents, increase tax revenues to the City of Malden through sound economic development and create market rate and affordable housing opportunities for the benefit of the citizens of the City of Malden

For information about the City of Malden's Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP Program), click here.

To view the City of Malden's 5 Year Strategic Plan for
FY2011 - FY2015, and its Year 3 Action Plan,
click on the links below.
Malden 5 Year Strategic Plan FFY2010 - FFY2014

Draft Consolidated Annual Action Plan is available for public comment. Comments can be submitted by email to info@maldenredevelopment.com.
Click link below to review.
Malden Year 3 Action Plan (Draft)

CDBG Public Hearings

In accordance with U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development regulations, the City is required to advise residents about the progress
of its current federal entitlement programs and is also required to seek inupt from its residents prior to drafting the FY 13 Action Plan.

In FY 13, beginning July 1, 2012, the City's Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement will be approximately $1.1 million.
The City is also a member of the North Suburban Consortium,
comprised of eight adjoining communities for the purpose of
accessing a $1.36 million HOME Program entitlement for
affordable housing. Three public hearings were held.
Click here for more information.

Housing Rehab, First Time Home Buyer and Lead Abatement Programs

Contractors interested in obtaining information about the Malden Redevelopment Authority's Housing Rehab, First Time Home Buyer and Lead Abatement Programs, should contact Dennis Falcione, Site Office Director, Malden Redevelopment Authority, 176 Pearl Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148, (781) 397-1940 or email at dennis@maldenredevelopment.com. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8-4, Tuesday 8-7 and Friday 8-noon.

The MRA, in conjunction with the Mayor's Office, redeveloped the formerly vacant Sacred Hearts Convent in order to create affordable places for artists to live and work in downtown Malden. Close to the Orange
Line T, and with a new gallery and roof-deck, the Irving Street Studios are setting the bar high as Malden's First Artist Building!