Urbanica submits proposal for 273-287 Highland Street

Urbanica Inc. is proud to submit is proposal for 273-287 Highland Street, Boston. E+ Highland Street is proposed as a mixed income residential development with abundant green building features. The building program consists of 20 condo units, with a varied mix of lofts and two bedroom units. One third of the units will be affordable to households earning at or below 80% AMI, another third will be affordable to households earning at or below 100% AMI. The rest will be at market rate id .

The project is based on a philosophy of social and economic sustainability. Organized around a green, landscaped open space, its configuration is designed to minimize common circulation while providing neighborhood amenities and encouraging healthy and socially connected urban lifestyles.

Look out for new updates on this exciting project.

Urbanica Inc. submits proposal for 24 Westminster Avenue

Urbanica Inc is pleased to submit its proposal for 24 Westminster Avenue, Boston. The project proposed is  a compact residential development. The building consists of 9 residential units totaling around 8,000 Sq Ft with 5 on-site parking spots, bicycle parking, trash and additional service spaces. 

The building will have a starter loft for young homeowners and a multi-generational townhouse for the modern family structure. The smaller lofts are designed for the young urban person in mind. The unit is designed to be sparse but with built-in opportunities for growth in the future. 

Stay tuned for more details on this project. 

Urbanica Inc submits proposal for Dudley Street Commercial site

Urbanica Inc. has submitted its proposal for the Dudley Street commercial site. Our proposal is to fully realize the vision of a cultural center and develop a "Teacher's Place". This concept features mixed income housing and an educational center for teachers, educational support staff, as well as other families. The Teacher's Place is designed  to create a community of like-minded individuals who live, learn and support the neighborhood.

In Boston, two issues reported repeatedly are that educators cannot afford to live where they teach and that there are not enough minority educators. At Teacher's Place, increased affordable housing choices will retain educators in the community and attract more minorities to work in the educational industry.

The project will build 261 units of housing with 210 parking spaces. 100 units will be homeownership condos and 161 units will be rental apartments. 202 or 77% of all units will be affordable or workforce housing for families earning between 30% and 100% AMI.

Over 15,000 Sq Ft of the ground floor development will be commercial space, including an educational "Q space" that offers customized training programs, a micro market with small stalls for local businesses to grow, a kitchen incubator, gym and common room for residents, as well as a few other retail spaces for medium sized businesses.

Teacher's Place looks to creates a synergy with the existing resources, strengthening the identity of Dudley Square.

Urbanica Inc. submits project proposal for Parcel 39A

Urbanica is excited to announce its project proposal for Parcel 39A in the Charlestown Navy Yard. The proposed project builds on the charm and history of Charlestown while also providing its own contemporary vision. The building will have 39 residential apartment units and 39 residential parking spots. Five of of the units will be priced between 80% and 100% AMI.

 In addition, the project includes an active ground floor with a food market along with space for educational events and local non profits. Our goal is to invigorate the neighborhood, provide important amenities, and create a destination for CNY youth, residents and visitors.

Look out for new updates as we move forward.

Urbanica Inc. submits proposal for 526-528 and 530 Dudley St, Burrell St

Urbanica Inc. is excited to announce its project submission for 526-528 and 530 Dudley St and Burrell St in Roxbury. Our proposal is an affordable homeownership development. The building will contain twenty-one (21) condominium units, with a mix of nine (9) 1-bedroom units, nine (9) 2-bedroom units and three (3) 3-bedroom units. Ten (10) units will be affordable to households earning at or below 80% AMI. The other eleven (11) units will be affordable to households earning at or below 100% AMI. Nine (9) covered and three (3) uncovered parking spaces will be provided on-site to minimize the impact on local traffic.

In addition, the building will  create around 1,700 Sq Ft of retail space that will promote local businesses. Urbanica will assist the commercial tenants to secure funding for their growing businesses. The commercial space can be divided by up to 5 for-sale smaller units . 

The proposed building is a four story and L-shaped structure. The design is inspired by the apartment blocks and brownstone buildings in the area. The building will be constructed using Passive House principles and strive to meet LEED Silver certifiable standards.

Stay tuned for more news about this project.

Urbanica Inc. submits proposal for 64 Catherine Street, Jamaica Plain

Urbanica Inc. has submitted a proposal for 64 Catherine Street, Jamaica Plain. The proposal introduces the townhouse type to the Woodbourne neighborhood, contributing to the diversity of homes while remaining respectful to the existing character of the area.

The building consists of two 3-bedroom units, approximately 1,600 sq ft each., sharing a central party wall.

The house's form and orientation serve to maximize natural daylight and solar gain for the photo-voltaic array that will generate more electricity that is needed on site.  The building is also designed for minimal heat loss during cold seasons while also allowing passive ventilation . Additionally, there is a strategy for the capture and recycling of on-site run-off for local grey water use .

Urbanica Inc. submits project proposal for 120-122 Hancock Street

Urbanica Inc. is pleased to submit a proposal for 120-122 Hancock Street, Dorchester. The project is being proposed as an affordable housing development. The building will contain fifteen condominiums, with a mix of five 1-bedroom and ten 2-bedroom units. Eight units will be affordable to households earning at or below 80% AMI. The other seven units will be affordable to households earning at or below 100% AMI. Nine covered parking spaces will be provided on site to minimize impact on local traffic.

We sought out to create a project that revitalizes an underused sight into something contemporary while also keeping the vision of a Bostonian neighborhood. The design is inspired by the triple decker and bow front homes that are unique to Boston.  The hillside site presents the opportunity for a terraced building strategy.

The project also continues the trend of Urbanica's energy efficient developments, meeting LEED Silver standards.

Stay tuned for more news as we move forward.

Urbanica Inc. submits proposal for 405 Washington Street

Urbanica Inc. is proud to submit it's proposal for 405 Washington Street, Dorchester. The project we are proposing is an affordable and workforce homeownership  development. The building will contain twelve condominium units, with three 1-bedroom, seven 2-bedroom and two 3-bedroom units. Four units will be affordable to households earning at or below 80% AMI. Four units will be affordable to households earning at or below 100% AMI. The other four units will be affordable to households earning at or below 120% AMI. Ten on-site parking spaces are provided to help minimize the impact on local traffic. In addition, the two units on the first floor will have a live-work space that will provide commercial vitality to the community.

The proposal strives to meet the objective of creating mixed income affordable home ownership housing, while also reflecting the significance of Washington Street. Our goal is to build a project that is both contemporary and contextual. As part of our design process, we researched what was on the sight previously and found a residence with some architectural merit.  Based on a 1977 photograph, we were able to discern a front porch, gabled roof, dormers, as well as some external material details.  Our proposed building incorporates some of these design elements as a way to connect the history and legacy of the site with modern design and construction.

This proposal will continue our trend of producing ecologically conscience developments. The project will meet either Silver LEED standards by using a combination of sustainable construction strategies and a very high level of energy efficiency.

Stay tuned for more news as we move forward.

UHOMES @ 90 Antwerp Street begins construction

The construction of the UHOMES @ 90 Antwerp Street is now underway. This exciting new development will help create a mixed income community as well as an energy efficient one.

UHOMES @ Antwerp will boast twenty units with 80% of those being 3 or 2 bedroom specifically catered to family life. These units contain family-oriented features such as large storage spaces, efficiently and thoughtfully laid out bedrooms and bathroom as well an in-unit laundry and dedicated parking. Twelve units will be deed-restricted affordable units and eight units will be set at market rate.

Along with being a communal benefit,  the UHOMES @ Antwerp Street are also a environmental one. The development will achieve LEED Silver Certifiable status, being 20%-25% more energy efficient than the average new development.

We set out to develop a project that not only serves it's residents but the neighborhood as well. UHOMES @ 90 Antwerp is designed to be contextually sensitive as well as contemporary. The development's high quality public pocket park will be a benefit to the neighborhood as a space for community, relaxation and play.

Stay tuned for more news about the development of UHomes @ Antwerp Street.

Construction and marketing for tilia Jamaica Plain is underway

We're excited to announce that construction and marketing for tilia JP has begun.

With 3 bedroom duplex, 2 bedroom & 1 bedroom condominiums, tilia JP is meticulously designed to be both contemporary and contextual.

tilia JP will contain 30 units, all with open concepts and efficient layouts along with large outdoor decks. Additional storage space and private parking is included as well.

Energy efficient construction and appliances make tilia JP one of the most environmentally conscience new developments in the Greater Boston area. Meeting strict LEED Silver certification standards, tilia JP is 20%-25% more energy efficient than average new construction.

Call 617-221-5809,  visit our website www.tiliajp.com or email tilia@themunceygroup.com to find out more and to arrange a visit