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Project Name

Norfolk and Mascot Open Space

Project Parcels

1701655000

303 Norfolk ST
Owner:
City of Boston - DND
3,347sqft

1701654000

301 Norfolk ST
Owner:
City of Boston - DND
4,232sqft

1701656000

305 Norfolk ST
Owner:
City of Boston - DND
2,443sqft

1701657000

307 Norfolk ST
Owner:
City of Boston - DND
1,719sqft

1403790000

82 MASCOT ST
Owner:
Other
4,321sqft
Neighborhood
Mattapan
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

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
UPCOMING COMMUNITY MEETING
82 Mascot Street Virtual Community Meeting
Jul 29 2024 7:00-8:00PM

Meeting Description
MOH and the Planning Department invite you to share your thoughts on the future of one parcel at 82 Mascot Street. MOH and the Planning Department welcome your feedback on the proposed use of this par cels as open space. MOH and the Planning Department are planning to issue a joint RFP for 82 Mascot St. and the Norfolk St. parcels.

Developer Selection

Predicted Date: Fall 2024

City Planning

Predicted Date: Fall 2024

Under Construction

Predicted Date: To Be Determined

Project Complete

Predicted Date: To Be Determined
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