On July 5th, 2023, Dorchester Reporter shared that Madison Park Development Corporation has purchased a lot in Grove Hall that includes 1 Crawford Street and 639 Warren Street for $3.2 million. MPDC’s CEO, Leslie Reid, expressed her enthusiasm for the property procurement, mentioning that the intent for the lot is to host more “affordable housing units, which could be rental or ownership, and a non-residential space.” Additionally, MPDC has joined The Roxbury Sunflower Project spearheaded by artist Ekua Holmes. The sunflower project is under construction and will be available for public viewing soon.