Sprague Street Redevelopment

Boston, MA
Official updates on the redevelopment of a Readville truck yard into a transit-oriented community with a new public park and restaurant.
Developer
Phase
Community Review
residential
retail
Restaurant
Outdoor Space
Pondside Public Park

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Thad Constantine

Would you be excited for this project to pay tribute to the local history and culture of Readville and Hyde Park?

I think Readville is underappreciated, and anything that celebrates its history would be great.

4 supporters
Noannet Group

Thad - thanks for your reply! We'll be collecting ideas as to how we can best do this, and will post them over the coming months and present them to the community at future meetings.

Christopher Leuth

Any other suggestions or questions about the project?

The aesthetics of the building are key. A classic factory design is cool but let’s keep on the antique motif that aligns with the likes of westing house.

3 supporters
Noannet Group

Hi Christopher - thanks for your input. We are working hard to respect the industrial history of this area of Readville by avoiding the "cookie-cutter" designs of many recent apartment complexes, and... Read more...

1 supporter
Christopher Leuth

Would you be excited for this project to pay tribute to the local history and culture of Readville and Hyde Park?

Yes!

2 supporters
Matt Hogan

Any other thoughts/suggestions for the restaurant space?

A brewup/ live music venue combination area. Outside patio similar to what Jake and Joe's has in Waltham: fireside seating, televisions for games.

2 supporters
Noannet Group

Hi Matt - thanks for your suggestions here. What you are suggesting would be a compliment to some of the great bars and restaurants already in the area - which we could absolutely create given the pondside... Read more...

1 supporter
Thad Constantine

How else would you describe your vision for the public pond area?

Just a nice area in be able to enjoy nature, which is scarce in Readville

2 supporters
Thad Constantine

Any other suggestions or questions about the project?

Hope you are able to work with the City and the MBTA to increase the frequency of calls at the Readville Station

2 supporters
Noannet Group

We are working hard at this and have had multiple conversations with MBTA officials. We have been told that low ridership is the reason for the low frequency of stops at Readville Station, and believe... Read more...

Thad Constantine

Which restaurant possibility would you be most excited about?

A brewpub!

2 supporters
Thad Constantine

Which pondside amenity is most important to you?

A fishing dock!

2 supporters
Xhu Xhu

Which restaurant possibility would you be most excited about?

Live music!

1 supporter
Noannet Group

Hi Xhu - we've heard that request from a lot of people, and we're hoping to incorporate live music into our restaurant - something there isn't a lot of in the area today!

Scott Whitcomb

Which pondside amenity is most important to you?

A fishing dock!

1 supporter
Noannet Group

Hi Scott - thanks for your comment. We're hoping not only to have fishing at the pond, but to make some improvements in the quality of the water in the pond as well....which will certainly help with the... Read more...

Renee Suchy

Any ideas for how best to integrate new residents of the redevelopment into the greater community?

Alleviate traffic congestion and add a dog park

1 supporter
Dianne Knecht

Any other suggestions or questions about the project?

Ya don’t do it!

1 supporter
Ydelsa Cassidy

Any other suggestions or questions about the project?

Traffic? How is that going to be addressed. It is already a nightmare.

1 supporter
Becca Bachand

Any other suggestions or questions about the project?

A shocking amount of traffic travels on Sprague St. I'm sure there are plenty of comments about the traffic throughout, but something does need to be done about Sprague St/Milton St/Hyde Park Ave.

1 supporter
Noannet Group

Hi Becca - no question about the amount of traffic in the area. Unfortunately, the already significant traffic in the area has been exacerbated by way-finding apps like Waze that direct traffic off highways... Read more...

Sean Hurley

I think it's only fair that a traffic solution needs to be provided prior to breaking ground. This is the most important element of the development.

Kara Noelani

Which pondside amenity is most important to you?

A children's play area!

1 supporter
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