THE RESIDENCES AT BELMONT

Belmont, MA

The Residences at Belmont is the next phase in the multi-decade development of the McLean District Plan. The site plan weaves together townhome and flats style homes within dramatic topography while respecting the adjacent historic hospital campus and the previously developed townhome neighborhood next door. It also anticipates the future development of a new school and research campus.

Known as Zone 3 with Belmont’s McLean District, it was originally planned as the senior housing district. A substantial and prolonged permitting effort resulted in amended zoning to include all-age housing as well.  The zoning and permitting history together with the sustained community interest in the shape of the project is a story of its own worth telling. Town Historic, Open Space, Sustainability, and Housing-Trust Boards all shared oversight along with avid participation from abutters and others who have maintained long interest in the development of the District.    

The result is a thoroughly conceived development plan that maintains a strong vision, better for all attention it received in the planning.