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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

Rendering of final Northland Newton Development site

Expected Durations

Important Updates

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

Rendering of an exterior of a building with landscaping

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

Exterior Photograph of construction work on a culvert.
Exterior Photograph of construction work on a culvert

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

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, March 27, 2024 at 2pm-3pm.

In-person meeting at site offices
156 Oak St, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464

Past Northland Construction Liaison
Committee Meetings Held:

  • 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

Ward 5 Councilors at Large

Rena Getz

rgetz@newtonma.gov

Ward 8 Councilors at Large

Rick Lipof

rlipof@newtonma.gov

Upper Falls Area Council

Jay Werb

jaywerb@gmail.com

Upper Falls Area Council

Allan Levy

allanclevy@gmail.com

Upper Falls Neighborhood

Garry Miller

garrymiller67@verizon.net

Newton Highlands Neighborhood

Thomas Freidman

thomasharoldf@gmail.com

Needham Street
Business Community

TBD

Rendering of development with renovated brick building in background people on green lawn and wooden benches in foreground

Contacts:

To contact our construction staff, please call:

617-559-5240

You can also email us at: NorthlandConstruction@cranshaw.com