Hudson Public Housing Overhaul Advances, but Key Details Delay Vote

Planning Board moves forward on replacing aging Bliss Towers and low-rise buildings, but full redevelopment plan still under review.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:19pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph showing the blurred outline of a tall, aging public housing building in muted tones, conveying a sense of uncertainty and transition.As Hudson's aging public housing faces an uncertain future, the community awaits clarity on the long-term redevelopment plan.Hudson Today

Plans to replace Hudson's aging public housing have advanced at the city's Planning Board meeting, but a final vote on the project remains months away as key details are still being reviewed. The current public housing consists of the nine-story Bliss Towers and three smaller low-rise buildings, all of which are in need of significant upgrades.

Why it matters

The redevelopment of Hudson's public housing is a major undertaking that will impact hundreds of low-income residents. While the initial phase has been approved, the full multi-phase plan for the complete overhaul is still under consideration, raising questions about the long-term vision and potential displacement of current tenants.

The details

At last month's Planning Board meeting, officials discussed plans to advance Phase 1 of the public housing redevelopment project. However, the board noted that because this is a multi-phase endeavor, the full buildout associated with Phase 2 must be clearly illustrated in the application before a final vote can be taken.

  • The Planning Board discussed the public housing redevelopment plans at their meeting last month.
  • A final vote on the project remains months away as key details are still under review.

The players

Hudson's Public Housing

The current public housing in Hudson consists of the nine-story Bliss Towers and three smaller low-rise buildings, all of which are aging and in need of significant upgrades.

Hudson Planning Board

The local government body responsible for reviewing and approving the redevelopment plans for Hudson's public housing.

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What’s next

The Planning Board has requested that the full multi-phase redevelopment plan be clearly illustrated in the application before a final vote can be taken, which is expected to take several more months.

The takeaway

The redevelopment of Hudson's public housing is a complex, multi-phase project that will have a significant impact on low-income residents. While initial progress has been made, the full scope of the plans and potential impacts on current tenants remain under review, highlighting the need for careful planning and community engagement.