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Northland Newton Development (NND) is an innovative national model of sustainability, affordable housing, transit demand management, historic preservation, open space, master planning, and community amenities.
About the Project
Northland Newton Development (NND) is a 22.66-acre semi-urban, mixed-use development located in Newton Upper Falls MA. NND will provide 822 apartment homes, including 145 affordable units, in nine buildings, all in a village setting oriented around a village green. There will be parking for 1,070 vehicles, most of which will be underground. At least 20% of the spaces will be equipped with electric car charging capabilities. The development will restore the historic Saco Pettee Mill building into 100 apartment homes, embracing the original brick and beam construction of the Mill. Adding to the village character will be 96,000 SF of boutique main-street style retail and chef-driven restaurant concepts. NND’s open space design plan prioritizes community green space and integrates a visionary set of seven distinct parks, including a splash pad, totaling 12 acres of open space. NND will be one of the most sustainable developments in the country, incorporating both LEED and Passive House standards. The site has achieved LEED for Neighborhood Development Gold Certification. All of the buildings will be all-electric, and the new buildings will be both LEED for Multifamily and Passive House Certified. These standards will ensure the new buildings will be highly energy efficient. The Saco Pettee Mill will be renovated under the National Park Service criteria for historic buildings and will pursue Historic Tax Credits.
Safety First
Safety is the most important aspect of the project - of the public, the surrounding areas, the construction personnel, staff, and any site visitors.
Building with the Community in Mind
Since 2016, Northland has held over 300 meetings to engage with neighbors, community advocates, local businesses, and citizens groups.
Sustainable Building
NND’s sustainable initiatives set a new standard in the Commonwealth with Passive House buildings, solar, LEED for Neighborhood Development, LEED Gold building standard, 12 acres of open space with 750 new trees, natural resource restoration and daylighting of the South Meadow Brook, first class renovation of a historic mill building, and the undergrounding of over 1.5 miles of unsightly overhead utility wires.
Site Plan
Expected Durations
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Q2 2022 - Q4 2025
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September 2022 - September 2024
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September 2022 - 2029
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Complete
Important Updates
06.2025
Splash Park -
Celebrates Opening
07.2024
Splash Park -
To Commence Summer/Fall
02.2024
Splash Park -
Building Permit Received
The project has received the building permit for the Splash Park. The project is working to advance the schedule of the Splash Park.
Building 3 -
Building Permit Process
The project has submitted for a building permit for Building 3. It is going through the official permit review process with the City of Newton.
Culvert Work Ongoing
Site work to advance the culvert protection and isolation plan is ongoing.
Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
Installation of three 80,000 gallon harvested rainwater storage tanks is ongoing.
South Meadow Brook
10.2023
The Splash Park celebrates its completion with a ribbon cutting ceremony on the afternoon of June 16, 2025.
The Splash Park will commence later this summer/early fall.
As part of our preparations for the construction phase, we will be extending the site fence around the splash park area to incorporate the work zone along the greenway. This fenced area will be covered with scrim and will feature signage to provide project information to everyone in the neighborhood.
We are through one full growing season to the South Meadow Brook. It is performing well.
We are concluding 20 months of research and engineering regarding the culvert and are ready to begin work on the culvert protection and isolation plan.
Culvert Plan
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Committee Meetings Held:
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3pm
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3pm
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 3pm
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 3pm
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 3pm
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 3pm
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 3pm
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 3pm
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 3pm
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 3pm
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 3pm
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 3pm
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