Lynn infill and small developments

samsongam said:
Absolutely. I know this is far off crayoning, but sending the blue line up Lynnway puts you much closer to the center of density
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Ah! Behold! Another ‘Let ‘em Eat Cake’ redevelopment project for the angry wealthy retirees. Let me guess? Condos? Craft Brews? Something artisan?

Sorry. Just venting at banality.
 
FK4 said:
I think Everett has gotten way too many individual threads for buildings that architecturally are unimpressive blobs. Good development and housing contributions, but nothing special. I personally think the uniqueness of contribution, and location, should also factor into what gets its own thread. For Boston and Cambridge, developments should tend to get their own threads because these are the cores of the city. The rest can be lumped in more than they are. One man’s opinion.
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Developments that have a uniqueness of contribution, location, and then size should have their own thread. I am not sure everyone is going to agree about that every time. I think that a small upscale hotel in the South End that fills in a gap tooth should have a thread, but a bigger hotel in Framingham probably shouldn't.
 
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JeffDowntown said:
Yes, and for the station just span the entire road to give access to both sides.

You might even decide to stay over the Lynnway all the way up to Market Street -- and add a second station near the Ferry terminal at Blossom Street.
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The next few decades it will be a busway not light rail. A Blue line busway along the abandoned Blue line ROW would be a lot less expensive and could be phased in.
 
tangent said:
The next few decades it will be a busway not light rail. A Blue line busway along the abandoned Blue line ROW would be a lot less expensive and could be phased in.
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I don't think the ROW up Revere Beach through Point of Pines is wide enough for a busway? The Lynn Revere Beach rail was narrow gauge (it was double tracked though). It also has at least one major encumbrance that need to be fixed.
 
Just noticed this 4 story mixed use building at 13 Nahant Street, replacing a detached house. I really like the way this building rounds out the Washington Square streetscape, it is large enough to mesh nicely with the buildings around it. Makes this area look like a more cohesive place visually.

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Solimine house has broken ground


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Theres soooooooo much more room in lynn for a bunch more of these, hopefully many more to come.
 
stick n move said:
Theres soooooooo much more room in lynn for a bunch more of these, hopefully many more to come.
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The Lynn Planning Department certainly hope there will be many more:

South Harbor Implementation Plan:
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En Español In the Vision Lynn planning process, Lynners told us they wanted to see the transformation of the waterfront. The neighborhood has the opportunity to accommodate the kind of development that would provide the jobs, housing, and open space access the community
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Soon there should be a North Harbor Implementation Plan, and hopefully a Lynnway redesign with bus lanes.
 

SV Design, Groom Construction Celebrate Groundbreaking for Supportive Housing in Lynn​

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“Lynn, MA — SV Design and Groom Constructionrecently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new supportive housing community at 21 Oxford Street in Lynn, developed by Commonwealth Land Trust (CLT). The groundbreaking ceremony, held on March 4, brought together project partners, City of Lynn officials, funders, and community organizations to celebrate the start of construction.

The project will provide 40 studio apartments designed to support individuals currently experiencing homelessness, offering safe, stable housing paired with on-site services….”

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SV Design, Groom Construction Celebrate Groundbreaking for Supportive Housing in Lynn | High-Profile Monthly

Lynn, MA — SV Design and Groom Construction recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new supportive housing community in Lynn.
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As a Downtown Lynner, I figured I could start posting on here instead of my usual Lynn lurking. Downtown is all under construction!

144 Market St, Lynn (Oxford Flats?) - 35 Affordable Condos / 1 Retail (6 Stories)
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465 Washington St, Lynn - 70? Apartments / 3 Retail (7 Stories)
I love that these two are essentially on the same construction timeline -- like a classic rush to the top! Being built by the same partnership that converted office-to-resi at The Item building and the mini-flatiron building.
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Lynn Courthouse (2 stories?)
DCAMM's webpage on this is totally out of whack compared to where this is located and design. The website references an addition to the existing courthouse on Essex Street, however this is clearly new construction on Washington St. I would appreciate it if anyone has information on the actual final designs or updated information for this.
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Lynn Marketplace 1 State Street
This is a classic excess parking-to-retail outparcel development. Apparently it will be three retail units. One of which will be a (gasp!) Chipotle.
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Lynn Community Health Center, BOND Mark Topping Off of Hayes Building Expansion​

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“LYNN, Mass.— Lynn Community Health Center and BOND Building Construction celebrated the topping off of the Hayes Building expansion Friday, marking a major construction milestone for the Lynn Health and Wellness Campus at 269 Union St.

The project will add 55,000 square feet to the health center and upgrade facilities for patients, staff and visitors across its downtown Lynn campus. Construction began in April 2026 and is scheduled for completion in November 2027.

The expansion includes a new fourth floor for the health center’s OB/GYN and Pediatrics departments, renovations to the main lobby, an additional elevator, ADA accessibility improvements throughout the building, a rooftop terrace, and sidewalk and streetscape enhancements…….”

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Construction milestone advances 55,000-square-foot project to expand patient care and modernize the downtown Lynn healthcare campus. LYNN, Mass.— Lynn Community Health Center and BOND Building Construction celebrated the topping off […]
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MBTA moves forward with garage​

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has issued a request for qualifications for the long-awaited redevelopment of its downtown Lynn garage. The request for qualifications, or RFQ, is the first stage of a two-part process for the 3.6-acre property at the corner of Broad and Market streets. The MBTA will review firms’ backgrounds and qualifications before issuing a request for proposals and full redevelopment plans. “We are pleased to see this process moving forward,” Mayor Jared C. Nicholson said in a statement. “This property represents a critical opportunity for meaningful redevelopment that supports the commuter rail and our downtown and is consistent with the vision for regional rail and improves transit across the region.” The announcement marks the latest development in a project that city officials and the MBTA have been working toward for years. The five-story garage opened in 1992 and has been partially closed since 2022 due to safety concerns. Of its 948 parking spaces, approximately 350 are currently available for use. In December 2024, the city and MBTA unveiled an initial concept that called for retaining part of the garage for parking while demolishing the remainder to make way for transit-oriented development.
The city’s priorities for the property include a mix of residential, commercial, and transit uses, along with businesses and amenities to serve residents, workers, and visitors. Plans also call for housing options, improved pedestrian and bicycle connections, and more accessible public infrastructure.
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