St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children

122-Unit Affordable Housing with Civil-Site Design & Permitting

Weston & Sampson is developing a master plan for the St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children campus in Boston, Massachusetts.

For the proposed new residential building and parking garage, our team is providing design services for the campus-wide exterior improvements. Project efforts include regular meetings with St. Mary’s staff to develop goals for the planned new public open spaces. Access for all residents is paramount to the success of this master plan, and the project team is working to ensure all site improvements and new amenities meet or exceed ADA accessibility requirements. New amenities include a half basketball court with amphitheater seating, community garden planters, flexible seating/gathering areas, a children’s playground, new plantings, and building entry plazas. Efforts also include regular meetings with state agencies, as needed; these meetings and this level of careful coordination will be integral to the success of this project.

Location
Dorchester, MA
Year
2022
Industry
Municipal, Residential
Categories
Construction Phase, Planning and Permitting, Site Design and Engineering
Project Team
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Brandon Kunkel

Discipline Leader, Design, Design Studio, Boston

Project Highlights

  • 2.4 Acre Parcel
  • 122 Units (North Building – 71 Units; East & Main Building – 51 Units)
  • Community Amenities & Public Spaces
  • Passive House Community
  • Improved On-Site Stormwater Management
  • Significant Grading Challenges
  • Significant Phasing Considerations