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Project Name
Norfolk and Mascot Open Space
Project Parcels
Neighborhood
DORCHESTER
Councilor
Worrell
Property Size
16,062 sq/ft
Developer
To Be Decided
Project Goals
4 MOH parcels and 1 BPDA parcel abutting the MBTA Fairmount Line tracks. These parcels are being explored for a future community open space developed through a joint RFP with the Planning Department.
MOH Program Manager: Theresa Strachila theresa.strachila@boston.gov
Planning Department Development Officer: Ben Merker benjamin.merker@boston.gov
Timeline
Spring 2023
Community Feedback
Community Feedback
We’re meeting with community members to gather feedback on plans for the site.
Mar 27 2024
Norfolk Street Open Space Community Meeting
31 ATTENDEES
Thank you to all community members who attended the virtual community meeting about the future of the City-owned parcel at 301-307 Norfolk Street on March 27, 2024. Thirty-one (31) people were in atte
ndance. Community members expressed strong support for preserving this parcel as public open space with food forest elements and opportunities for intergenerational gathering and education.
May 14 2024
Nolin Greene
| Project Manager
May 14 2024
MOH has heard strong community support for the development of a community open space at this location. MOH is planning towards the issuance of an RFP for a community open space later in 2024. Please share any additional thoughts about the future of this property with me at theresa.strachila@boston.gov . Thank you!
Theresa Strachila
| Project Manager
Jul 29 2024
82 Mascot Street Virtual Community Meeting
28 ATTENDEES
Thank you to all community members who attended the virtual community meeting about the future of four City-owned parcels at 301-307 Norfolk Street and one BPDA-owned parcel at 82 Mascot Street on Jul
y 29, 2024. Twenty-eight (28) people were in attendance. Community members expressed strong support for preserving these parcels as public open space that can be used as a space to rest, exercise, and host educational community events.
Developer Selection
Developer Selection
Predicted Date: Fall 2024
Oct 14, 2024
Request for Proposals (RFP) Opened for Bidding
City Planning
City Planning
Predicted Date: Winter 2025
Under Construction
Under Construction
Predicted Date: To Be Determined
Project Complete
Project Complete
Predicted Date: To Be Determined
Open Space
Contact Information
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Theresa Strachila, Project Manager
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