Framingham Developments

[jklo]

No provisions for a bike path connection to the Cochituate Rail Trail? The existing condition with sharrows on a 4-lane road is not exactly adequate.

Wetlands. It is a little hairy getting to the Chop Shops where you could get into the trail from there but it could be cleaned up a bit so that it's only a few steps.

Personally I'd just live at the Avalon/Cloverleaf instead. That's right on the Trail and as a bonus, it's in Natick instead of Framingham. Probably cheaper too despite being $2500+.

Road noise would be an issue.

 

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5-Story Multifamily Proposed in Framingham​

“Plans are under review for a 5-story multifamily project to replace a vacant warehouse & office building at 180 Franklin Street in Framingham. The new development would include 48 apartments, a mix of 1 & 2 bedrooms ranging in size from 865 to 1,400 square feet. Plans also call for 93 parking spaces and common amenity space.”

https://www.bldup.com/posts/5-story-multifamily-proposed-in-framingham

What is would replace:

The old warehouse here has been demolished and theres excavation going on within the site so it appears like its u/c.

 

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Local Framingham Couple Try To Defend Their Downtown Neighborhood​

“The Planning Board was doing what it could to find the best compromise in a location where the zoning rules allow a maximum height of 6 stories.

A 6 story plan has been whittled to a 5 story plan, with the top floor apartments set back in an attempt to diminish the huge volume of the building. But the new building would still dominate the space.

The building being torn down to make way for the new residential development is a funeral home. Not anyone's ideal choice for a neighbor, but nonetheless arguably the best maintained and most attractive building in the neighborhood. Here is what it looks like today:…..”

Local Framingham Couple Try To Defend Their Downtown Neighborhood

One of your neighbors posted in Politics & Government. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

patch.com

 

[SlothofDespond]

Ridiculous. That picture is wildly misleading.

To the left of the funeral home... multiple parking lots. To the right of the house to the right... a tire shop / auto parts store. Across the street... a gas station and used car dealership. The entire area is highly commercial. Oh, and that house to the right appears to have an optometrist's office in it. I'm guessing the couple live in an upstairs apartment or something. In any event, it's a high density commercial area already a block or two from downtown and trying to pretend the neighborhood is being negatively impacted is BS. Build, baby, build.

 

[stick n move]

Yea patch is pretty ridiculous, but that was the only place I found that development. They add so much conjecture theres no good way to just quote the article and what the building entails, but I made sure to quote the part where they mention the building being torn down is a funeral home which isnt anyones ideal choice of neighbor.

 

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“VTT’S NEXT MAJOR APARTMENT BUILDING IS NOW HEADED TO THE FRAMINGHAM PLANNING BOARD**

VTT Framingham Renaissance, LLC and affiliated VTT entities have filed plans to construct a new four-story, 48-unit apartment building along Kendall Street near Frederick Street. The proposal covers multiple parcels, including 101 and 121 Concord Street and 0, 54, 60, 80, and 86 Kendall Street, in the heart of Framingham’s Central Business District.

According to the application materials filed with the city, the proposed building would contain approximately 56,338 square feet of residential space and consist entirely of one-bedroom apartments. Seven of the units would be designated as inclusionary housing units. Architectural plans show a long four-story structure stretching across much of the Kendall Street frontage, replacing several existing structures and dramatically increasing the residential footprint in the area.

According to the filing, the total number of parking spaces would increase from 144 spaces to 220 spaces, including 24 podium-style parking spaces beneath portions of the structure. Access to the development would come from a new curb cut on Kendall Street and an existing curb cut on Frederick Street……”

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18V9otWwHz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

[jklo]

consist entirely of one-bedroom apartments.

They do realize this is Kendall Street and not Kendall Square?

 

[3decker]

Why are modern developers allergic to corner trim?

 

[stick n move]

They do realize this is Kendall Street and not Kendall Square?

Probably to alleviate nimby worries about school capacity. Thats one of the first things they bring up along with traffic.

 

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357-UNIT NOBSCOT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL HEADS TO PLANNING & ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE

“The Framingham City Council’s Planning & Zoning Subcommittee is scheduled to continue its review of a proposed residential development concept and related zoning changes for land located between Edmands Road and Edgell Road in the Nobscot area.

According to materials submitted to the City, the proposal involves approximately 28 to 30 acres of land that is currently zoned for single-family residential use. The applicant is seeking creation of a new zoning district known as the Nobscot Planned Residential Development District (NPRDD), which would establish development standards specific to the property.

The current development concept consists of 357 residential units. Project documents show 200 age-restricted multifamily units and 157 townhouse units. The multifamily portion would include 100 one-bedroom units, 90 two-bedroom units, and 10 three-bedroom units. The townhouse portion would include 117 two-bedroom units and 40 three-bedroom units.

The proposed zoning requires that at least 50 percent of all units be age-restricted for occupancy by at least one person aged 55 or older. The draft zoning also requires that 13 percent of units meet affordable housing requirements.

Project materials include conceptual improvements to nearby Nobscot Park. The plans depict improved woodland trails, a discovery station, interpretive signage, a play area, amphitheater and event lawn, pavilion, parking area, and neighborhood walking connections.

Materials prepared for the project also include a fiscal impact analysis estimating annual municipal revenues and expenditures associated with the development. Presentation materials submitted to the City show estimated net annual fiscal impacts of approximately $1.8 million.

The June 4 meeting is scheduled as a continued discussion before the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee. No final development approval is on the agenda. The materials before the subcommittee concern the proposed zoning district and the conceptual residential development program associated with it…...”

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[jklo]

Probably to alleviate nimby worries about school capacity. Thats one of the first things they bring up along with traffic.

I don't think that would stop people... if the Government is the one paying the rent.

Do note that the per pupil spending is 25k+ in Framingham. If the 45 or so affordable units at that Nobscot complex means an additional 60-70 kids... that's going to wipe out the property taxes that the complex would generate and then some.

 

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Major Union Avenue Project Appears Ready to Move Forward

“62 Bedrooms, 46 Apartments, $13.05 Million Mortgage: Major Union Avenue Project Appears Ready to Move Forward

A significant new housing development in downtown Framingham appears poised to begin construction after a $13,050,000 construction mortgage was recorded on June 1, 2026, for the properties at 173 and 179 Union Avenue. The mortgage was granted by 173 Union Ave LLC to Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, and specifically references a construction loan tied to the redevelopment project.

Plans previously approved for the site show a five-story mixed-use residential building containing 46 apartments with a total of 62 bedrooms on floors two through five. The project includes a mix of one- and two-bedroom units, ground-floor amenities, a coworking space, bicycle storage, and structured parking. Site plans show approximately 49 parking spaces, including accessible spaces, with the building occupying a prominent location near the intersection of Union Avenue, Beach Street, and Henry Street.

The newly recorded mortgage is one of the strongest indicators yet that the long-planned project is entering the construction phase. The mortgage documents specifically reference a construction loan agreement and the future improvements to be built on the property. While no formal groundbreaking announcement has been made, developers typically secure financing immediately before major site work begins. With financing now in place, residents may soon see activity at one of downtown Framingham's most visible redevelopment sites.

Project at a glance:

173–179 Union Avenue
Five-story residential building
46 apartments
62 bedrooms
Approximately 49 parking spaces
$13,050,000 construction mortgage
Financing provided by Salem Five Cents Savings Bank

After several years of planning and approvals, the paperwork now suggests the project is moving from the drawing board toward reality.”

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