<![CDATA[IMPACT SOUTH SHORE - Housing Endorsements]]>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:49:22 -0700EditMySite<![CDATA[Herring Brook Hill | NORWELL]]>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 17:51:52 GMThttps://www.impactsouthshore.com/housingendorsements/herring-brook-hill-norwellThe SSEDC’s Housing Committee supports the Herring Brook Hill development in Norwell (18 homes). The project is attractive to seniors looking to downsize, but wanting to stay on the South Shore. The project is situated on the old police station parcel, adjacent to Norwell's Town Center. It provides much needed affordable senior housing, within close proximity to amenities and developed an underutilized piece of land. 

Number of homes: 18 homes
Lot size: 2.56 acres
Density: 7 homes/acre
Home types: Apartments for seniors 60+ years of age
Transit Access: N/A
Development type: Residential
Criteria met: Walkability; Higher Density; Access to Town Center/Amenities; Revitalization of Underutilized parcel
Affordable homes: 18 deed restricted 
Development stage: Under construction
Zoning Vehicle: Chapter 40B (friendly)
Town Supported: Yes
Community Engagement: Yes
Near Public Transit: No
Revitalization and use of underutilized commercial, office, industrial parcels/corridors? Yes, old police station.
Smaller square footage? Yes, 750 - 900 sq. ft
Net fiscal impact: Unknown
Chamber & Housing Committee Support: Chamber letter of support for development of the parcel

Developer: 
Metro West Collaborative Development
]]><![CDATA[Weston Park Apartments | 143 Washington Street | WEYMOUTH]]>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 17:17:32 GMThttps://www.impactsouthshore.com/housingendorsements/weston-park-apartments-143-washington-street-weymouthThe SSEDC’s Housing Committee supports the Weston Park Apartments development in Weymouth (42 homes). The project is 1/3 of a mile from the Braintree / Weymouth Landing Commuter Rail station. The project is part of a larger redevelopment effort of The Landing neighborhood which straddles the Braintree and Weymouth town line. It is on an underutilized lot along the Rt. 53 corridor. The convenience of the commuter rail and the proximity to restaurants, coffee shops and other amenities makes the project particularly attractive to younger professionals who find themselves priced out of the Boston housing market, or who are choosing to live on the South Shore, but want a more urban-feeling environment and easy transit access into Boston. 
Number of homes: 42 homes
Lot size: Approx. 1/2 acres
Density: 84 homes/acre
Home types: Apartments
Transit Access: Braintree/Weymouth Landing Commuter Rail
Development type: Mixed-Use; One retail unit on ground floor
Criteria met: Transit Access; Walkability; Higher Density; Access to Town Center / Amenities; Underutilized lot
Affordable homes: 0
Development stage: Under construction
Zoning Vehicle: Special permit & variance
Town Supported: Yes
Community Engagement: Yes
Near Public Transit: Yes
Revitalization and use of underutilized commercial, office, industrial parcels/corridors? Yes, previously a small multifamily house used as an office space. 
Smaller square footage? Yes, avg. unit is 635 sq. ft. 
Net fiscal impact: No formal fiscal impact study, but will result in increased revenue for the town.

Developer: 
Joe Gratta
]]><![CDATA[Weymouth Commercial Corridor Overlay District | WEYMOUTH]]>Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:10:05 GMThttps://www.impactsouthshore.com/housingendorsements/weymouth-commercial-corridor-overlay-district-weymouthThe SSEDC’s Housing Committee supports the Town of Weymouth’s Commercial Overlay District Zoning change. The overlay district identifies 4 key commercial corridors in need of revitalization and allow for mixed-use, combining of lots to make larger, more dense developments more feasible. It allows greater investment into the town through a special permit process. These zoning changes will help Weymouth achieve its goals of creating compact, walkable, mixed-use, and transit-friendly development within appropriate areas of Weymouth.

Chamber & Housing Committee Support: Mayor Hedlund and Planning Department provided platforms to address SSCC business leaders; SSCC spoke up publicly in support of these zoning changes

More details are available here: Commercial Corridor Overlay District Full Article.
]]><![CDATA[The Cove | HINGHAM]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.impactsouthshore.com/housingendorsements/broadstone-bare-cove-hinghamThe SSEDC’s Housing Committee supports The Cove development in Hingham (220 new homes). Its proximity to transit through the Ferry Service at Hingham Shipyard will make the area more attractive to a younger talent pool being priced out of the Boston housing market.  Additionally, the proximity to Hingham Shipyard amenities and Hingham’s downtown center should help bolster the local economy by adding some additional tax revenue and a larger customer base for existing and incoming businesses. Hingham Town Officials were open to the 40B model in order to make some of the units available at below market rate.
Number of homes: 220 homes
Lot size: 9.828 acres
Density: 22.38 homes/acre
Home types: Apartments
Transit Type: Ferry; West Hingham Commuter Rail
Development type: Residential
Criteria Met: Transit Access; Walkability; Higher Density; Underutilized Lot; Access to Town Center / Amenities
Affordable homes: 55 homes
Development stage: Under Construction
Zoning Vehicle: 40B (“friendly”)
Town Supported: Yes
Community Engagement: Unknown
Near Public Transit: Yes
Revitalization and use of underutilized commercial, office, industrial parcels/corridors? Yes, located on former Hingham Mutual Insurance Company property.
Smaller square footage? Yes
Chamber & Housing Committee Support: Support letter to Hingham ZBA
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Developer:
Alliance Residential Company

]]><![CDATA[Harborwalk Apartments Cordage Park | PLYMOUTH]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.impactsouthshore.com/housingendorsements/harborwalk-apartments-cordage-park-plymouthThe SSEDC’s Housing Committee supports the overall Cordage Park project in Plymouth (675 new homes at full build out). The project sits adjacent to the Cordage Commerce Center Campus – with restaurants, bars and other activities. The project will part of a larger development focused on revitalizing an underutilized lot – The Cordage Rope Factory. It offers front door access to the Plymouth MBTA Commuter Rail Station.This is an example of housing anchoring a mixed-use project that will have economic impact beyond its boundaries. We expect the successful development of Cordage will trigger significant new investment in the larger North Plymouth Center, with retail, commercial development and more housing. It also is likely to spur more commercial development over the town line in Kingston.
Number of homes: 300 homes
Lot size: 11 acres
Density: 27 homes/acre
Home types: Apartments
Transit Access: Plymouth Commuter Rail
Development type: Residential; Mixed – Use
Criteria met: Reuse; Transit Access; Smart land use; Walkability; Higher Density; Access to Town Center / Amenities
Affordable homes: 75 homes
Development stage: Under construction
Zoning Vehicle: Cordage Park 40R Smart Growth Overlay District
Town Supported: Yes
Community Engagement: Yes
Near Public Transit: Yes; Plymouth Commuter Rail
Revitalization and use of underutilized commercial, office, industrial parcels/corridors? Yes, former Walmart site (part of larger Cordage Rope Factory property)
Smaller square footage? Yes.
Net fiscal impact: unknown
Chamber & Housing Committee Support: Highlighted Cordage Park project in Chamber’s Housing Report; Chamber in attendance at groundbreaking ceremony.
Developer:
Janco Development


]]><![CDATA[1500 Main Street | WEYMOUTH]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.impactsouthshore.com/housingendorsements/1500-main-street-weymouthThe SSEDC’s Housing Committee supports the 1500 Main Street development in Weymouth (237 homes). The project is across the street from the South Weymouth Commuter Rail station, adjacent to the Union Point development and on an underutilized lot off of the Rt. 18 corridor. The convenience of the commuter rail makes the project particularly attractive to younger professionals who find themselves priced out of the Boston housing market, or who are choosing to live on the South Shore, but want a more urban-feeling environment and easy transit access into Boston. The project is proposed under the new Commercial Corridor Overlay District and is the second project to have been introduced under this new zoning change.
Number of homes: 237 homes
Lot size: 5.5 acres
Density: 43 homes/acre
Home types: Apartments – 63% of units are studio and 1BR units, 35% are 2BR units with a few 3BR units
Transit Access: South Weymouth Commuter Rail
Development type: Mixed-Use
Criteria met: Transit Access; Walkability; Higher Density; Access to Town Center / Amenities; Underutilized lot
Affordable homes: 0
Development stage: Pre-approval
Zoning Vehicle: Proposed under Weymouth’s new Commercial Overlay District – height, density and use with a Special Permit from ZBA. No variances required.
Town Supported: Unknown
Community Engagement: Yes
Near Public Transit: Yes
Revitalization and use of underutilized commercial, office, industrial parcels/corridors? Yes, behind Uncle Charlies and CVS off Rt. 18.
Smaller square footage? Yes
Net fiscal impact: $250,000
Chamber & Housing Committee Support: Chamber letter of support & attendance at ZBA Hearing

Developer: 
John M. Corcoran & Co. LLC
]]><![CDATA[Residences at Great Pond | RANDOLPH]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.impactsouthshore.com/housingendorsements/residences-at-great-pondThe SSEDC’s Housing Committee supports the Residences at Great Pond development in Randolph (234 new homes). The project is located in Pacella Park, a commercial and industrial park. With easy access to the highway, the project offers some much-needed housing (and resident amenities) to the area. The development is located within a 10-minute drive to the Braintree MBTA station, South Shore Plaza, Randolph’s downtown corridor and some local parks and hiking trails. 
Number of homes: 234 homes
Lot size: 13.86 acres
Density: 16.88 homes/acre
Home types: Apartments
Transit Access: N/A (easy access to I-93)
Development type: Residential
Criteria met: Higher Density; Underutilized lot
Affordable homes: 0
Development stage: Completed
Zoning Vehicle: Unknown
Town Supported: Yes
Community Engagement: Unknown
Near Public Transit: No
Revitalization and use of underutilized commercial, office, industrial parcels/corridors? Yes, underutilized parcel in Commercial Park.
Smaller square footage? Yes
Net fiscal impact: Unknown
Chamber & Housing Committee Support: Committee endorsement

Developer:
The Dolben Company


]]><![CDATA[Feinberg Bog Road | DUXBURY]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.impactsouthshore.com/housingendorsements/feinberg-bog-roadThe SSEDC’s Housing Committee supports the South Shore Habitat’s Feinberg Bog project in Duxbury (6 homes). These six townhomes on the Old Camp Wing property introduce a smaller square footage product, at a lower price point to the Duxbury community. The developer worked closely with the Town of Duxbury, the Affordable Housing Trust, community members and neighbors to address concerns and to introduce a thoughtful, high quality site design.
Number of homes: 6
Lot size: 2.91 Acres
Density: 2 homes/acre
Development type (i.e. residential, mixed-use, etc): Residential
Criteria met: Higher Density
Affordable homes: 6 – 3 Low Income for less than 80% of Area Median Income and 3 Moderate Income (100% of Area Median Income)
Development stage: Under Construction
Zoning Vehicle: Comprehensive Permit – Residential
Town Supported (Y/N): Yes
Community Engagement (Y/N): Yes
Near Public Transit: No
Revitalization and use of underutilized commercial, office, industrial parcels/corridors? Old Camp Wing Property
Smaller square footage? Yes
Net Fiscal impact: $20,358 Per year to the town taxes

Developer:
South Shore Habitat for Humanity
]]><![CDATA[The Pinehills | PLYMOUTH]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.impactsouthshore.com/housingendorsements/the-pinehillsThe Pinehills is an example of development that can be catalytic in suburban markets. The Pinehills offers a wide variety of housing – condominiums, single family, apartments – with views of protected open space or within walking distance to the two acre park at the heart of the mixed-use Village Green and its shops and restaurants. Walking trails through the woods connect neighborhoods to each other and the Village Green. With direct access to Rt. 3, the Kingston Commuter Rail and downtown Plymouth are a 10 minute drive.

Number of homes: 3,065 homes; plus 1,3000,000 square feet of mixed use
Lot size: 973 buildable acres; 3,243 acres total; 2,270 acres open space
Density: 3.5 homes/ buildable acre
Home types: Apartments; Condominiums; Townhomes; Single family; Cottage; Custom
Transit Access: 10 minutes to Kingston Commuter Rail
Development type: Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial, Open Space, Recreation
Criteria met: Smart Land Use; Walkability; Higher Density; Access to Town Center; Amenities; Net Positive Tax Revenue
Affordable homes: 19 through Pinehills Affordable Housing Trust
Development stage: Under construction
Zoning Vehicle: Open Space Mixed Use Development zoning
Town Supported: Yes
Community Engagement: Yes
Revitalization and use of underutilized commercial, office, industrial parcels/corridors? No
Job Creation: 33 businesses in Village Green with hundreds of employees, plus hundreds of construction jobs
Smaller square footage? Generally, yes, but wide range 700 sqft to 5,000 sqft
Net fiscal impact: $22 million annually (increasign by $1 million per year)
Chamber & Housing Committee Support: Highlighted project in Chamber’s Housing Report
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Developer & Key Stakeholders:
Town of Plymouth
Tony Green of Pinehills LLC and Alan and Dan Green of The Green Company
Tom and Walter Wallace of Wallace Associates
Steve Karp, Steve Fischman and Doug Karp of New England Development



]]><![CDATA[Redbrook | PLYMOUTH]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.impactsouthshore.com/housingendorsements/redbrookThe SSEDC’s Housing Committee supports the Redbrook development in Plymouth (1,200 homes). Redbrook offers a wide variety of types of housing and offers a community with access to shops, restaurants, and walking trails, as well as a community center. It is a quick drive to downtown Plymouth, approx. 10-minute drive to access Rt. 3 and a 20-minute drive to Kingston Commuter Rail. The development team from A.D. Makepeace has worked closely with the Town of Plymouth and will also be introducing some workforce housing into the property. This is a strong example of smart land use.
Number of homes: 1,200 homes
Lot size: 1,360 acres; 400 acres of developable land
Density: .85 homes/acre
Home types: Condos, Single-Family, Townhomes, Duplexes, Waterfront homes, Apartments
Transit Type: Car
Development type: Residential, Commercial, Planned Community
Criteria met: Smart land use; Walkability; Higher Density; Access to Town Center / Amenities
Affordable homes: TBD – some workforce housing
Development stage: Under Construction
Zoning Vehicle: Transfer of Development Rights Bylaw (TDR Bylaw); Traditional Rural Village Development (TRVD Bylaw)
Town Supported: Yes
Community Engagement: Yes
Near Public Transit: No
Revitalization and use of underutilized commercial, office, industrial parcels/corridors? No.
Smaller square footage? Varies.
Net fiscal impact: $7.1 million annually
Chamber & Housing Committee Support: Letter of Support for MassWorks grant
Developer: 
​A.D. Makepeace Company
]]><![CDATA[Landing 53 | BRAINTREE]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.impactsouthshore.com/housingendorsements/landing-53​The SSEDC’s Housing Committee supported the Landing 53 development (172 homes) located in Braintree in The Landing. The development is a product of the Braintree Weymouth Landing Village Overlay District. The project’s proximity to the East Braintree/Weymouth Landing Commuter Rail makes the area more attractive to commuters. The building is a mixed-use property introducing new commercial space. Investments have continued to pour into the Landing in the form of smaller multi-family buildings, new restaurants and other commercial properties. For many This is an example how of private investment, local and state leadership and public collaboration can revitalize an area.
Number of homes: 172
Lot size: 2 acres
Density: 86 homes/acre
Home types: Apartments – studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments
Transit Access: East Braintree/Weymouth Landing Commuter Rail; Short drive to Hingham Commuter Boat
Development type: Mixed Use
Criteria met: Near to town/village center; mixed-use; transit-oriented
Affordable homes: 0
Development stage: Completed
Zoning Vehicle: Braintree Weymouth Landing Village Overlay District
Town Supported: Yes
Community Engagement: Yes
Near Public Transit: Yes
Revitalization and use of underutilized commercial, office, industrial parcels/corridors? Yes
Smaller square footage? Yes
Chamber & Housing Committee Support: Endorsement

Developer:
Forest Properties


IN THE NEWS: Redevelopment starting to take off in Weymouth Landing – The Patriot Ledger 
]]><![CDATA[40R Overlay District | ROCKLAND]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.impactsouthshore.com/housingendorsements/town-of-rockland-40r-overlay-districtThe SSEDC’s Housing Committee supports the Town of Rockland’s 40R Overlay District Zoning change. The 40R overlay district encourages smart growth, housing production and revitalization of key areas in town. Rockland is looking to attract investment and make development more feasible within their downtown center. The Overlay district includes: area of Union Street between North Avenue and the intersection of East Water and West Water streets. Town officials and community members are looking to open the door for redeveloping the town’s center which had been struggling for years with vacant storefronts and deteriorating buildings.
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The Chamber has been very active with REiMAGINE Rockland, a community group, in charge of leading some of these revitalization efforts. In the fall of 2018, the Rockland Chamber and REiMAGINE Rockland organized walking tour of the downtown to highlight areas targeted for revitalization.
]]><![CDATA[Quincy Adams Gate Opening | QUINCY]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.impactsouthshore.com/housingendorsements/quincy-adams-gate-opening-quincyThe SSEDC’s Housing Committee supported the opening of the Independence Avenue Gate at the Quincy Adams T station. Much of our housing agenda calls for more Transit Oriented Development (TOD)—housing near mass transit. The opening of a pedestrian gate from the Quincy/Adams T. station to Independence Ave. is an ideal example of this strategy and is a critical example of strong local leadership. This long-fought solution creates valuable housing without building a single new home. Hundreds of homes in the Penn’s Hill neighborhood of Quincy and Braintree now have walking access to the Red Line.
Prior to the opening, area residents would have to walk 30-45 minutes or actually drive several miles in commuting traffic to park in a garage that was essentially just a short walk away. Developing this “instant” TOD offers the entire area a much more attractive option for people who want to live on the South Shore but work in Boston and beyond. The gate opening creates a new TOD without building new housing or a new train station.
]]><![CDATA[Union Crossing Overlay District | RANDOLPH]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.impactsouthshore.com/housingendorsements/union-crossing-overlay-district-randolphThe SSEDC’s Housing Committee supports the Town of Randolph’s introduction of the Union Crossing Zoning Overlay District. The overlay district allows for mixed use around their existing Commuter Rail station. This zoning allows for increased residential density and will encourage a more walkable community with quick access to transit. It allows greater investment into the town through a special permit process.

Chamber & Housing Committee Support:Town Manager presented to Housing Committee members; Continued engagement with local officials.
Additional details
• Overlay district of all properties within 1 mile of Randolph/Holbrook commuter rail station
• Must amass a minimum of 5 acres
• Mixed use; minimum 2 stories; max 4 stories
• Encourages “village-style” setting (coffee shops, restaurants, other service businesses)
• Density – max 15 residential units per acre
• Special permit through Town Council
• Area is within new “opportunity zones”
• Town property 7 acres –– Town has received a number of proposals and are excited about the interest.
]]><![CDATA[The Hampton House Apartments & Townhomes | BRAINTREE]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.impactsouthshore.com/housingendorsements/the-hampton-house-apartments-townhomesThe SSEDC’s Housing Committee supports the Hampton House Apartments and Townhomes development in Braintree (17 new homes). The project offers housing in an interesting and walkable community with easy access to transit via the Braintree T Station and amenities in Braintree’s town center. This is an example of taking an underutilized lot within a walkable area to help bolster nearby businesses, offer easy access to amenities and public transportation and help increase the number of homes needed to meet the region’s growing needs.
Number of homes: 17 homes
Lot size: .5 acres
Density: 34 homes/acres
Home types: Apartments, Townhomes
Transit Type: Braintree T Station
Development type: Residential
Criteria met: Transit Access; Walkability; Higher Density; Underutilized lot; Access to Town Center / Amenities
Affordable homes: 0
Development stage: Under construction
Zoning Vehicle: Village Overlay Zoning District & General Business Zoning District with variances
Town Supported: Yes
Community Engagement: Unknown
Near Public Transit: Yes
Revitalization and use of underutilized commercial, office, industrial parcels/corridors? Yes, located on vacant lot used for parking.
Smaller square footage? Yes
Chamber & Housing Committee Support: Peter Forman attended ZBA meeting in February 2018; ZBA Meeting Minutes

​Developer:
Frazier Pearl Street Realty Trust
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