Residences at Readville Station | 1717-1725 Hyde Park Ave | Hyde Park

[HenryAlan]

There is sooooo much available land here near transit. These are the types of development for the infill of the 21st century. This can bring lots of walkable retail for these residents that already live by here too. With those two alone adding 826 units, theres room here to have in total at least 2,400 units here within walking distance to transit, and added retail as well greatly adding to the walkability of the area.

Yeah, in a lot of ways, Readville should be a massive development site, both for residential and commercial projects. During the Olympic bid era, I was of the opinion that Readville would be a good place for a lot of venues, including the stadium. Situated at the intersection of three commuter rail lines, it would have been super accessible. It just makes too much sense to use the area for much higher density construction.

 

[Plen-T-Pak]

Yes, the whole area is kind of tired and ragged. The residential side streets are pleasant, and I understand why neighbors are concerned about negative impacts, but developing all these old industrial sites would really tie the room together and give Readville more of an identity. Wolcott Square ain't it, at least in its current state.

 

[stick n move]

-Approved

“The proposed redevelopment program consists of the construction of a total of approximately 279 residential units in two buildings providing all rental units, with accessory garage parking up to 273 vehicles and including 3,617 square feet of restaurant/retail space with other amenities and services for building residents.”

https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/residences-at-readville-station

 

[stick n move]

Hyde Park Development Site Trades for $6.8M​

“A Dedham-based owner has acquired 1717 Hyde Park Avenue from Northern Bank for $6,800,000. Northern Bank took control of the property this past September after the previous developer filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Prior approved plans for the 2.75-acre site call for roughly 275 multifamily units across 2 buildings. The new owner of the property tells BLDUP they have not decided on the next steps for the site at this time.”

https://www.bldup.com/posts/hyde-park-development-site-trades-for-6-8m

 

[mssrro]

Hyde Park Development Site Trades for $6.8M​

“A Dedham-based owner has acquired 1717 Hyde Park Avenue from Northern Bank for $6,800,000. Northern Bank took control of the property this past September after the previous developer filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Prior approved plans for the 2.75-acre site call for roughly 275 multifamily units across 2 buildings. The new owner of the property tells BLDUP they have not decided on the next steps for the site at this time.”

https://www.bldup.com/posts/hyde-park-development-site-trades-for-6-8m

Bisnow is reporting that the new developer is Joseph Federico - the same person behind 1305 Hyde Park Ave. Don't know anything about him otherwise.

 

[dennismulder]

Bisnow is reporting that the new developer is Joseph Federico - the same person behind 1305 Hyde Park Ave. Don't know anything about him otherwise.

he moved very quickly on permitting 1305 HP Ave.

 

[dennismulder]

The site has been cleared now

 

[stick n move]

So Id imagine the new owners are moving forward with the existing design?

 

[mssrro]

The site has been cleared now

I was wondering what was going on there! They had just cut down trees when I walked by yesterday.

 

[dennismulder]

have to guess that’s his easiest path forward.

personally, i think the city should have thrown down some S5/S4 zoning around readville station before working on cleary sq. they couldve moved much faster with less pushback, and readville’s a better station to plan around. they still should, S4/S5 would bring much needed retail.

 

[HenryAlan]

personally, i think the city should have thrown down some S5/S4 zoning around readville station before working on cleary sq. they couldve moved much faster with less pushback, and readville’s a better station to plan around. they still should, S4/S5 would bring much needed retail.

Readville would be a great location for that kind of upzoning with some large TOD projects. The number of trains that do and could stop there is significant and is really a perfect place for a more outlying high density neighborhood.

 

[stick n move]

Its als

Readville would be a great location for that kind of upzoning with some large TOD projects. The number of trains that do and could stop there is significant and is really a perfect place for a more outlying high density neighborhood.

Its also further out so should demand slightly less rent so could also act as a spot where TOD housing is more accessible to people than housing closer to the core.