The development provides mixed-income housing in the format of a limited equity cooperative. One-third of its units are heavily subsidized low-income units; one-third partly subsidized, from low-income to close-to-market-rate rents; and one-third full-market-rate units. The design made no distinction among its residents—all units were detailed equally and uniformly distributed throughout the complex.

• The Shawmut Avenue frontage was designed as a five-story block with articulated corners at the cross street intersections. The West Springfield and Worcester Street frontages were modeled on the scale of four-story townhouses to reflect the character of the side streets.
• Impressive two-story vaulted entranceways welcome the immediate neighborhood to the south-oriented, central courtyard that provides a sunny, landscaped retreat.
• The courtyard provides both semi-private rear terraces for the first floor units, and much larger public landscaped terraces, seating areas, and lawns shared by the entire residential community.
• The housing was constructed over a below-grade parking structure concealed from the street and a courtyard that raises the first floor, accessed by stoops at each doorway, to match the pattern of South End housing.