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Construction News for the Northland Newton Development
Northland Newton Development (NND) is an innovative national model of sustainability, affordable housing, transit demand management, historic preservation, open space, master planning and community amenities.
About the Project
Northland Newton Development (NND) is a 22.7-acre semi-urban, mixed-use redevelopment. This site will provide 800 apartment homes, including 140 affordable units. There will be parking for 1,600 vehicles and 10% will be equipped with electric car charging capabilities. The development will restore the historic Saco Pettee Mill creating 193,200 SF of Class-A office space complemented by over 104,268 SF of boutique main-street style retail and chef-driven restaurant concepts. NND’s open space design plan prioritizes community green space and includes a visionary grouping of seven distinct parks totaling 10 acres of open space. Leveraging the proximity to the MBTA, NND will also include a free shuttle service to the Newton Highland’s Green Line transit station.
Safety First
Safety is the most important aspect of the project - of the public, the surrounding areas, the construction personnel, staff, and any site visitors.
Building with the Community in Mind
Since 2016, Northland has held over 300 meetings to engage with neighbors, community advocates, local businesses, and citizens groups.
Sustainable Building
NND’s sustainable initiatives set a new standard in the Commonwealth with Passive House buildings, solar, LEED for Neighborhood Development, LEED Gold building standard, 10 acres of open space with 750 new trees, natural resource restoration and daylighting of the South Meadow Brook, first class renovation of a historic mill building and undergrounding of over 1.5 miles of unsightly overhead utility wires.
Site Plan
Expected Durations
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Q2 2022 - Q4 2025
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September 2022 - September 2024
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September 2022 - 2029
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Complete
Important Updates
07.2024
Splash Park -
To Commence Summer/Fall
02.2024
Splash Park -
Building Permit Received
The project has received the building permit for the Splash Park. The project is working to advance the schedule of the Splash Park.
Building 3 -
Building Permit Process
The project has submitted for a building permit for Building 3. It is going through the official permit review process with the City of Newton.
Culvert Work Ongoing
Site work to advance the culvert protection and isolation plan is ongoing.
Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
Installation of three 80,000 gallon harvested rainwater storage tanks is ongoing.
South Meadow Brook
10.2023
The Splash Park will commence later this summer/early fall.
As part of our preparations for the construction phase, we will be extending the site fence around the splash park area to incorporate the work zone along the greenway. This fenced area will be covered with scrim and will feature signage to provide project information to everyone in the neighborhood.
We are through one full growing season to the South Meadow Brook. It is performing well.
We are concluding 20 months of research and engineering regarding the culvert and are ready to begin work on the culvert protection and isolation plan.
Culvert Plan
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Upcoming Meeting
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3pm
In person at 156 Oak Street, Newton, MA
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Past Northland Construction Liaison
Committee Meetings Held:
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 3pm
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 3pm
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 3pm
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 3pm
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 3pm
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 3pm
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 3pm
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 3pm
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 3pm
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 3pm
Northland Liaison Committee
Needham Street
Business Community
TBD
You can also email us at: NorthlandConstruction@cranshaw.com