Arlington Developments

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Thankfully they dropped the suburban 1980s brick arch, and also ensured the remaining brick areas would be real brick, not some crappy veneer.
 
Arlington said:
What's this 4-over-parking apartment development between Mirak (1101-ish Mass Ave) nd the Minuteman?
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As seen from the Minuteman today:
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It's a multi-building project. The large structure is between 120 and 150 rental units (I've read conflicting info). Info about the project, along with a diagram of the site, can be found here:

https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/a...ould-add-140-new-units-in-arlington/42949095/
 
This looks like the back side of the development along the parking area and minuteman trail. According of the renderings the front entry area court has mixed materials on the façade and some of the renovated brick mill building will make it more inviting from the Mass Ave. side. We shall see.

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Barely visible in my photo are the two floors of above ground parking beneath the apartments. They appear to be using cable barriers to keep the cars from making stunt jumps onto the Mirak property.

I get the need for the parking in that location, but the whole backside appears to be mailing it in.
 

Maggiore Companies Constructing 50-unit Mass Ave Condo Community in Arlington​




“Arlington, MA–Demolition is complete and construction will soon be underway for Majestic Mill Brook, a mixed-use development featuring 50 luxury condominiums and 1,700 square feet of retail.

Located just outside Arlington Center at 1025 Massachusetts Ave., this transit-oriented condominium community is being developed by Woburn-based The Maggiore Companies and marketed by long-time partner The Synergy Group of Winchester.

Designed by Winchester-based Harrison Mulhern Architects, the five-story condominium complex is being constructed on a 1-acre-plus site that was previously home to a pair of residences that Maggiore acquired in 2023. The complex will overlook the historic Mill Brook, where seven mills once operated, including the nearby Old Schwamb Mill, the oldest continuously operating mill site in the United States. Majestic Mill Brook will be comprised of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units, with 25% of the units designated as affordable for households earning at or below 80 percent of AMI (Area Median Income).

“By offering a mix of market-rate and affordable units, Majestic Mill Brook will provide much-needed homeownership opportunities for young families, seniors seeking to downsize and remain in the area, and working-class individuals,” said Matthew Maggiore, president of The Maggiore Companies. “The transit-oriented neighborhood is rich with amenities and close to Spy Pond as well as a number of parks and sports fields.”

https://bostonrealestatetimes.com/m...0-unit-mass-ave-condo-community-in-arlington/
 
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stick n move said:

Maggiore Companies Constructing 50-unit Mass Ave Condo Community in Arlington​

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“Arlington, MA–Demolition is complete and construction will soon be underway for Majestic Mill Brook, a mixed-use development featuring 50 luxury condominiums and 1,700 square feet of retail.

Located just outside Arlington Center at 1025 Massachusetts Ave., this transit-oriented condominium community is being developed by Woburn-based The Maggiore Companies and marketed by long-time partner The Synergy Group of Winchester.

Designed by Winchester-based Harrison Mulhern Architects, the five-story condominium complex is being constructed on a 1-acre-plus site that was previously home to a pair of residences that Maggiore acquired in 2023. The complex will overlook the historic Mill Brook, where seven mills once operated, including the nearby Old Schwamb Mill, the oldest continuously operating mill site in the United States. Majestic Mill Brook will be comprised of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units, with 25% of the units designated as affordable for households earning at or below 80 percent of AMI (Area Median Income).

“By offering a mix of market-rate and affordable units, Majestic Mill Brook will provide much-needed homeownership opportunities for young families, seniors seeking to downsize and remain in the area, and working-class individuals,” said Matthew Maggiore, president of The Maggiore Companies. “The transit-oriented neighborhood is rich with amenities and close to Spy Pond as well as a number of parks and sports fields.”

https://bostonrealestatetimes.com/m...0-unit-mass-ave-condo-community-in-arlington/
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Now, that's more like it! (compared to the 1165R Massachusetts Ave. 124 unit apartment complex).
 
Couple of good top offs of the local one story buildings. The first is in Arlington Ctr; the second isn’t new but was added sometime between 2007 and 2011, according to google street view. But it looked newly renovated and its progress so I’m adding it anyway.
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10 Sunnyside​

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“Bringing 43 affordable units for individuals and families who earn between 30% – 80% of the region’s average median income, 10 Sunnyside proposes a thoughtful redevelopment approach of a former light industrial site in East Arlington.

Located on a small parcel, at just under 0.4 acres, the building optimizes programming and massing to activate the pedestrian realm with ground floor mixed-use community-oriented spaces that will also serve the neighborhood. A second floor outdoor deck helps to create a contextual transition of the massing in alignment with surrounding buildings while providing an amenity space for the residents. Construction of the project is anticipated to foster infrastructural improvements along Sunnyside, including more sidewalks which will invite safer pedestrian access through the neighborhood…”

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https://www.utiledesign.com/work/10-sunnyside/

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https://www.housingcorparlington.org/10sunnyside/
 
Has this been approved? I anticipate some interesting meetings if it hasn’t.
 
RandomWalk said:
Has this been approved? I anticipate some interesting meetings if it hasn’t.
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The ZBA approved it unanimously in 2023. Next step, to the best of my knowledge, is:


"'The next step, she said last week [in Oct. 2023], is submitting the intensive 'One Stop' application to the state’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (formerly called the DHCD or Department of Housing and Community Development) to apply for federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits and other state subsidies that are essential for the project.

'To date, we do already have awards of funding from the Arlington Community Preservation Act Committee ($500,000) and the Arlington Affordable Housing Trust Fund. ($250,000).'”


https://www.yourarlington.com/arlington-archives/town-school/development/21681-zba-092624.html
 

Majestic Mill Brook Update​


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Maggiore Companies Celebrate Groundbreaking for Arlington Condo Project​

“The Maggiore Companies have celebrated the official groundbreaking for Majestic Mill Brook, an upcoming luxury condo project in Arlington. When complete the building will offer 50 modern condominiums, a mix of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units. The low-emission building will feature high-quality finishes, a contemporary design, and three outdoor common areas.”

https://www.bldup.com/posts/maggiore-companies-celebrate-groundbreaking-for-arlington-condo-project
 
Small request: please include the address (1021 Mass Ave). It makes it easier to place the project when skimming the thread.
 

Arlington High School Phase III Tops Off​


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“The AHS Building Committee and town officials recently celebrated a significant milestone in the construction of the new Arlington High School. Earlier this month, the final beam was lifted into place in a private ‘Topping Off’ ceremony….”

https://www.bldup.com/posts/arlington-high-school-phase-iii-tops-off

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2 notes:

1) The proposed mix-use 30-unit development (5 of them 'affordable' rate), found at this link is at the corner of Mass Ave and Lake Street in East Arlington, was posted upthread (#39) during the iterative part of the proposal process.

I'm happy to report the develop is virtually assured to be given a final green light in June of next year (the last board meeting; (though I am saddened that the century-old bank facade on the far left couldn't be preserved; in true NIMBY fashion, locals complained that the initial 5-story version, which preserved that facade, was too high, so the developer returned with a new 4-story proposal that necessitated destroying the facade to make space at the ground level):

If you click the link, which takes a bit to load, just see pages 1, 17, and 18 for the 'before/after' images.

Link:
https://www.arlingtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/64087/638127599757800000


2) The Fox Library branch (which is currently 1 floor, plus a dank basement) in Arlington has formally begun the process of a rebuild.

The good news: members of the Redevelopment Board and the Library are all totally onboard with the bold idea of adding an additional 4 floors of residential on top of a 2-floor library. The library's expansion to 2 floors, and 'some' floors of residential stand an excellent chance of ultimately being approved, though we're still a year or so away from public meetings and preliminary designs). The idea is to create a public/private partnership to make the development happen.

The bad news: given zoning issues (5 stories max) means that 6 total stories will likely be impossible, which is especially problematic because the really small footprint will make it economically difficult or impossible with only 5 total stories.

Time will tell.

Link:
https://www.yourarlington.com/arlin...school-committee/agendas/22329-arb-71224.html
 
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