Greystar breaks ground on Whittenton Mills redevelopment
Taunton, MA Greystar, a global leader in investment management, development, and property management, has broken ground on its latest project, the redevelopment of 437 Whittenton St. The long-vacant Whittenton Mills site was closed in December, with abatement and demolition beginning in January. Enabled through innovative modular construction, the site will be transformed into a 390-unit apartment community set to become the largest modular residential project in Massachusetts.
“Greystar is thrilled to begin our efforts to redevelop an underused site and leverage our modular construction capabilities to bring much-needed housing to the Taunton community and enhance the Whittenton Mills site’s connection to the surrounding area,” said Ryan Souls, managing director of development at Greystar. “As Greystar remains committed to helping increase housing supply in the Commonwealth, we look forward to continuing our work alongside the Taunton community to bring essential housing stock to the area. Delivered through our innovative Modern Living Solutions integrated platform, the Whittenton Mills project will be our first modular construction project in Massachusetts.”
Modern Living Solutions (MLS) is a vertically integrated modular manufacturer within Greystar that is dedicated to redefining how multifamily housing is built. While this method is new to Massachusetts, Greystar delivered its first modular housing community in Pennsylvania at the end of 2024 and has since built 1,734 modular units across the Northeast. Built at the MLS factory in Knox, Pennsylvania, and transported to the development site for final assembly, MLS projects reduce waste by 40% and enable delivery up to 50% faster than traditional construction.
“This project represents a major investment in the future of Taunton and the continued revitalization of the Whittenton neighborhood,” said mayor Shaunna O’Connell. “For decades, the Whittenton Mills site has sat vacant and underutilized. Through this redevelopment, we are transforming a blighted property into new housing opportunities, public green space, and economic activity that will benefit our community for years to come. We appreciate Greystar’s partnership and commitment to working collaboratively with the city as this important project moves forward.”
Whittenton Mills was previously the site of more than a dozen abandoned 19th century mill buildings across 42 acres of land. In preparation for activity on the site, Greystar conducted extensive debris and environmental clean-up. Demolition will be completed in July 2026 and modular erection is expected to start late August 2026.
The community’s 390 units will span 10 buildings featuring a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.
Amenities will include a clubhouse and pool, dog park, putting green and bocce, and playground for residents. Upon completion, the development will bring a range of new living options, 1.5 acres of public green space including a community garden, and retail opportunities to the neighborhood.
Greystar has developed over 2,000 units of housing in Massachusetts to date, including 1,905 units across five buildings in the Commercial Triangle of Everett. Greystar also recently broke ground on one of the largest projects to advance through the MBTA Communities Act at a 189-unit multifamily development at 100 West St. in Needham.
437 Whittenton St. is expected to welcome residents to the project’s first building in Spring 2027, with final delivery in Fall 2027.