Union Square Somerville Infill and Small Developments

[Dr. Rosen Rosen]

The upcoming dispensary - formerly single story Union Sq Wine bldg - sandwiched in between the Independent and the old police building. I think it’s going to be 3-4 levels? Retail storefront and office on top 2 floors.

 

[DZH22]

7/14

IMG_2880 by David Z, on Flickr

 

[DZH22]

7/16

IMG_2996 by David Z, on Flickr

IMG_3014 by David Z, on Flickr

 

[Dr. Rosen Rosen]

Very interesting construction technique going on here. Is that a 20’ ceiling height, or are they building the facade framing for 2 levels at once - in the first picture?

 

[Dr. Rosen Rosen]

Brick and stone going up - apartments across from Bow Market. Might just look pretty darn nice.

 

[Dr. Rosen Rosen]

With all these infill projects I’m always like, one more level would have been cool. Regardless, this will be a great upgrade.

 

[Dr. Rosen Rosen]

Bull McCabes for sale now. A few months back it had a construction permit posted. I guess that fell through?

 

[stefal]

Very interesting construction technique going on here. Is that a 20’ ceiling height, or are they building the facade framing for 2 levels at once - in the first picture?

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Have to imagine it's a multi-story ceiling height. Balloon framing is no longer preferred/used unless absolutely necessary pretty much.

But the other photos: holy top plates! That's a ton of wood being slapped together - gonna have some pretty sizeable thermal bridges going on.

 

[Dr. Rosen Rosen]

The brickwork is looking good.

 

[Dr. Rosen Rosen]

Ok, I figured it out. The extra tall height at the top is for the parapet wall on the roof deck.

 

[Dr. Rosen Rosen]

Brickwork is imminent - looks like they started in the back. I wonder if they’ll cut out windows on the side.

 

[DZH22]

8/11 This first one is going to fade in and basically disappear as infill within the next 3-5 years.

IMG_3129 by David Z, on Flickr

IMG_3179 by David Z, on Flickr

 

[Dr. Rosen Rosen]

Slow but steady. A unique little cluster of housing coming together

Brickwork picking back up.

 

[mdd]

Brickwork is imminent - looks like they started in the back. I wonder if they’ll cut out windows on the side.

Not likely, it seems to be right on or right off of the property line and If I remember correctly, if you are under 3' to the line, wall openings are not permitted.

 

[Dr. Rosen Rosen]

I believe this will be a public pass-through to the park on Lake St. Not sure if the house on the left will be giving up its side for the path.

Garage floor poured.

A much needed facelift in progress. Remember that oppressive metal grate that covered the upper half years ago?

Thunder road condos picking up steam again.

 

[chrisbrat]

A much needed facelift in progress. Remember that oppressive metal grate that covered the upper half years ago?
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I don't remember that! (How, is a mystery -- do you have any pix of what you're referring to?) I recall this, but no metal grate.

 

[Brick Top]

I don't remember that! (How, is a mystery -- do you have any pix of what you're referring to?) I recall this, but no metal grate.

Look back a few years in the Street View, e.g. 2017:

 

[Dr. Rosen Rosen]

Here it be, dated 2012.

 

[chrisbrat]

Much appreciated for those two pix/reminders. I guess I do (sort of?) remember that now. Weird aesthetic choice for sure.

 

[resisttheist]

Have to imagine it's a multi-story ceiling height. Balloon framing is no longer preferred/used unless absolutely necessary pretty much.

But the other photos: holy top plates! That's a ton of wood being slapped together - gonna have some pretty sizeable thermal bridges going on.

Doesn't ZIP System sheathing have an insulation layer? The sheathing covers the plate and eliminates any thermal bridging, no?