Mattapan Infill and Small Developments

819 Cummins Highway​

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“A five (5) story, forty-two (42) unit mixed-use building, with twenty-five (25) parking spaces and forty-six (46) bicycle parking spaces. The ground floor will offer a residential lobby and retail space accessible to the public.”

https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/819-cummins-highway
 
Akmal Moawed, owner of a gas station at 841 Morton St., at Norfolk Street, in Mattapan, says he will soon file plans with the BPDA to raze the station for a five-story, 48-unit residential building.
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Owner of gas station on Morton Street in Mattapan wants to replace his pumps with a five-story residential building

Akmal Moawed, owner of a gas station at 841 Morton St., at Norfolk Street, in Mattapan, says he will soon file plans with the BPDA to raze the station for a five-story, 48-unit residential building. Read more.
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Developer proposes 30-unit apartment building on Morton Street next to Blue Hill Avenue gas station​


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“Local developer and restauranteur has filed plans to build a seven-story, 30-unit apartment building on what is now a vacant lot at 691-695 Morton Street, next to the Mobil station on Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan.

Solmon Chowdhury's plans call for five parking spaces and ground-floor retail space in his building, around the corner from where the city recently approved a five-story, 27-unit condo building on Wellington Hill Street. The building would have indoor space for storing 36 bicycles and a roof deck.…..”

https://www.universalhub.com/2024/developer-proposes-30-unit-apartment-building
 

NEI General Contracting breaks ground on 150 River St. Village senior housing community - designed by DMS Design, LLC​


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“Mattapan, MA NEI General Contracting, the award-winning affordable housing general contracting firm, has been selected to oversee construction of the new 150 River Street Village senior housing project, which represents a collaboration between Caribbean Integration Community Development (CICD) and the Archdiocese of Boston’s Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA).”

“When River Street Village is complete, it will contain 30 one-bedroom units that are affordable for those making anywhere from 30% to 70% of the local median income…..”

https://nerej.com/nei-breaks-ground-on-150-river-st-village-senior-housing-community
 

Affordable Housing Proposed for Vacant Mattapan Site​

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“This 100% affordable condominium project will provide 30 homes, including 21 family-sized units. All homes will be available to those earning between 80-100% of AMI, addressing the city’s housing needs while integrating Passive House design standards and serene greenspaces for relaxation in the urban setting……”

https://www.bldup.com/posts/affordable-housing-proposed-for-vacant-mattapan-site
 

Velney Development & JPNDC Propose Affordable Housing for Mattapan Site​

“In response to the City of Boston's RFP to develop a 16,000+ square foot parcel at Cummins Highway & Regis Road in Mattapan, Velney Development & JPNDC have proposed a 6-story mixed-use, Passive House development. Designed by Boehm Architecture, the building would offer 36 affordable homeownership units with all residences affordable at 80-100% AMI. The plans also include ground-floor community/green space options to further the goals of PLAN: Mattapan.”

velney regis

https://www.bldup.com/posts/velney-development-jpndc-propose-affordable-housing-for-mattapan-site
 
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Am I dreaming or is that a different rendering? I was going to comment on how bad the design was for such a prominent place, but this building looks pretty good. This has been a vacant lot for as long as I can remember and a 30 unit building that is not hideous, is wonderful
 
Scott said:
Am I dreaming or is that a different rendering? I was going to comment on how bad the design was for such a prominent place, but this building looks pretty good. This has been a vacant lot for as long as I can remember and a 30 unit building that is not hideous, is wonderful
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No youre not dreaming, I went back and changed it once the new most up to date render came out the next day on bostonplans. I forgot to add the bostonplans link, so I just added it underneath. Youre right though that previous version was hideous.
 
stick n move said:

30 Units Approved in Mattapan​

“A mixed-use project has been approved for a vacant site at 691-695 Morton Street in Mattapan. The development will include 29 new housing units, six of which will be income-restricted, and retail space within a six-story building…….”
https://www.bldup.com/posts/30-units-approved-in-mattapan

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https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/691-695-morton-street
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This contributes a lot. This is one of the most run down parts of town, and the BHA/Morton corner is rough as can be both built conditions as well as traffic behaviors. Having a large image of new investment sends a very good implicit message to every brain of every person traversing this area, whether they consciously notice it or not.
 
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The Globe's On The Street series takes a look at Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan:

www.bostonglobe.com

With new zoning rules, Mattapan’s Blue Hill Avenue is poised for a rebirth - The Boston Globe

After years of underinvestment, the neighborhood is showing new life, helped along by zoning changes that aim to create new multistory, mixed-use buildings and support smaller, locally owned businesses.
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Heres some pics of the development mentioned in the article as an example of the changes happening along BHA:

“Just this month, Marcia Satchell opened a new location of her Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant in The Wellington, a new 39-unit apartment building on Blue Hill Avenue in the Wellington Hills section of Mattapan. She’s already welcoming regulars, and she’s excited to contribute to a vibrancy she feels is long overdue here.”

Wellington at 1301
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https://www.apartments.com/wellington-at-1301-boston-ma/60s8e6s/
 

841 Morton Street​

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“Moawed Properties LLC (the "Proponent") proposes to redevelop an approximately 21,985 square-foot Project Site, which is currently occupied by a gas station that includes a one-story brick building, associated gas pumps under a canopy, paved parking areas, dumpster area, and landscaped areas with access from both Morton and Flint Streets into a new 5-story mixed-use, multi-family residence with approximately 67,567 gross square feet of floor area including 52 residential units, approximately 2,396 gross square feet of ground floor retail space, amenity spaces for residents, a 42 parking space garage, 42 bicycle spaces within the building, and additional exterior bicycle spaces for visitors in conformance with City guidelines (collectively, the "Proposed Project").”

https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/841-morton-street
 
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841 Morton Street​

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“Moawed Properties LLC (the "Proponent") proposes to redevelop an approximately 21,985 square-foot Project Site, which is currently occupied by a gas station that includes a one-story brick building, associated gas pumps under a canopy, paved parking areas, dumpster area, and landscaped areas with access from both Morton and Flint Streets into a new 5-story mixed-use, multi-family residence with approximately 67,567 gross square feet of floor area including 52 residential units, approximately 2,396 gross square feet of ground floor retail space, amenity spaces for residents, a 42 parking space garage, 42 bicycle spaces within the building, and additional exterior bicycle spaces for visitors in conformance with City guidelines (collectively, the "Proposed Project").”

https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/841-morton-street
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Brutally and soul-killingly ugly. Like bad institutional architecture from the 1940s. Why would they propose something so hulking and hideous? This is extreme even for cheap Boston housing.
 

841 Morton Street​


“Moawed Properties LLC (the "Proponent") proposes to redevelop an approximately 21,985 square-foot Project Site, which is currently occupied by a gas station that includes a one-story brick building, associated gas pumps under a canopy, paved parking areas, dumpster area, and landscaped areas with access from both Morton and Flint Streets into a new 5-story mixed-use, multi-family residence with approximately 67,567 gross square feet of floor area including 52 residential units, approximately 2,396 gross square feet of ground floor retail space, amenity spaces for residents, a 42 parking space garage, 42 bicycle spaces within the building, and additional exterior bicycle spaces for visitors in conformance with City guidelines (collectively, the "Proposed Project").”

https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/841-morton-street

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