Roxbury was once a farming community and is now a Boston neighborhood undergoing a transformation.

Hundreds of new businesses and housing initiatives have revitalized the neighborhood including, Dudley Square, Crosstown and Grove Hall.

Roxbury is home to a diverse community including many young families and professionals.

One of the major redevelopments in Roxbury at the moment is the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative. The new development will create a new, vibrant, high-quality community space within the neighborhood.

The neighborhood has many popular community and recreational centers, including one of the largest urban YMCA’s in the country.

Boston Public Library has a branch in Dudley and there are a number of educational facilities and colleges within the area.