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Project Name
Waldren Road Open Space
Project Parcels
Councilor
Culpepper
Property Size
4,095 sq/ft
Project Goals
Community members have expressed support for preserving the park as a passive use space, adding trees, additional seating, a shade structure, and improving the landscaping with more flowers.
Timeline
Spring 2023
Community Feedback
Community Feedback
We’re meeting with community members to gather feedback on plans for the site.
May 01 2023
MOH has heard interest from community members in preserving this parcel as open space for public use. MOH welcomes your feedback!
Theresa Strachila
| Project Manager
May 02 2023
Last night, GrowBoston staff presented about the Grassroots Open Space Development Program at the Egleston Square Neighborhood Association meeting. This was a preliminary meeting to share about the program and mention two proposed upcoming projects, including the Waldren Road Open Space. Slides are attached below.
Theresa Strachila
| Project Manager
May 23 2023
On Monday, May 22nd, MOH staff presented about the Grassroots Open Space Development Program at the Wardman, Walnut/Wash. Walker Park Community Working Group's virtual meeting. Attendees expressed support for preserving and improving the park on Waldren Road. A larger community meeting will be scheduled for the end of June.
Theresa Strachila
| Project Manager
Jun 28 2023
Please join us for a virtual community meeting on Thursday, July 7th at 6:30pm to share your thoughts about the preservation of this park space!
Theresa Strachila
| Project Manager
Jul 06 2023
Waldren Road Park Community Meeting
5 ATTENDEES
A small group of community members joined the meeting to hear about the proposed preservation of the Waldren Road Park. Attendees support maintaining the parcel as a passive use open space. Attendees
also voiced support for adding trees and flowers to the parcel to improve the landscaping. There was also support for adding a shade structure and making improvements to the available seating options.
Jul 13 2023
Waldren Road Site Tour
6 ATTENDEES
On site on July 13th, community members expressed interest in improvements to the landscaping and keeping much of the park flat open for informal youth play on site. There was also concern about the s
afety of the numerous short metal posts located around the site.
Winter 2023
Developer Selection
Developer Selection
We’ll release a Request for Proposals and select a developer for this site.
Dec 18, 2023
Request for Proposals (RFP) Opened for Bidding
Jan 03 2024
MOH recently released an RFP for the preservation of this parcel as community open space. To download the RFP, please visit https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/requests-proposals .
Theresa Strachila
| Project Manager
Spring 2024
City Planning
City Planning
We're working with the developer on the final design, budget, and financing.
Dec 23 2024
MOH received one eligible proposal from Urban Edge Housing Corporation in response to the RFP for 7 Waldren Road. The Public Facilities Commission approved the tentative developer designation of Urban Edge in May 2024. Urban Edge is currently working to finalize their design and budget with input from community members.
Theresa Strachila
| Project Manager
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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