Somerville Junction
Following the completion of the Green Line and Community Path extension, the City of Somerville is planning to expand and improve Somerville Junction Park. In addition to being an important neighborhood passive park, Junction Park will become an important node and resting place along the Community Path. The City has hired a design consultant to lead the design and community process in Spring 2022. Potential new amenities at an expanded Junction Park may include community gardens, water play, and adult fitness equipment.
Following the completion of the Green Line and Community Path extension, the City of Somerville is planning to expand and improve Somerville Junction Park. In addition to being an important neighborhood passive park, Junction Park will become an important node and resting place along the Community Path. The City has hired a design consultant to lead the design and community process in Spring 2022. Potential new amenities at an expanded Junction Park may include community gardens, water play, and adult fitness equipment.
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Virtual Public Meeting #2
Share Virtual Public Meeting #2 on Facebook Share Virtual Public Meeting #2 on Twitter Share Virtual Public Meeting #2 on Linkedin Email Virtual Public Meeting #2 linkAt this second of three community meetings with landscape architects Crowley Cottrell, we will review what was heard at the previous public meeting, discuss future park programming, and consider the question "What will we do in the park?". We look forward to a lively discussion imagining a new design for Junction Park!
Please register for the meeting at the link below.
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Webinar ID
290-825-787
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Junction Park Community Meeting #1 Recording
Share Junction Park Community Meeting #1 Recording on Facebook Share Junction Park Community Meeting #1 Recording on Twitter Share Junction Park Community Meeting #1 Recording on Linkedin Email Junction Park Community Meeting #1 Recording linkPlease view the recording of the first Junction Park Community Meeting with landscape architects Crowley Cottrell. Three preliminary design schemes were presented, and attendees asked questions and provided feedback. Two additional community meetings will follow in June and July 2022.
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Virtual Public Meeting #1
Share Virtual Public Meeting #1 on Facebook Share Virtual Public Meeting #1 on Twitter Share Virtual Public Meeting #1 on Linkedin Email Virtual Public Meeting #1 linkAt this first of three community meetings with landscape architects Crowley Cottrell, City staff will introduce the design team and the project scope. The design team will give an overview of their analysis of the existing site, and present several design concepts for feedback.
Please register for the meeting at the link below.
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Webinar ID
578-988-227
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July 2021 Listening Session
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Construction Timeline
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COMPLETE - Construction Mobilization
Somerville Junction has finished this stageThe Contractor, UEL, will be moving onto the park and parking lot site. Construction activities such as pruning trees and building the on-site community path route will be ongoing. The on-site community path route is anticipated to open late September and will be in place through December 2023
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CURRENT - Phase 1 Construction:
Somerville Junction is currently at this stageAnticipated Schedule: September 2023 - Spring 2024 (subject to change)
Location: On-Site - Junction Park (Centre St. to Central St.)
Description of Work:Repaving Community Path between Centre St. and Central St.
Tree removal
Underground utility work
- Look out installation
- Light pole installation
Anticipated Impacts:
Community Path: During Phase 1, the Community Path will remain open and directed along the construction site. Access from Woodbine and Central street will remain open.
- The temporary asphalt path is the same width as the Community Path extension from Central Street to Brickbottom and meets ADA accessibility requirements.
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UPCOMING - Phase 2 Construction:
this is an upcoming stage for Somerville JunctionEstimated Dates: Early Spring 2024 - Spring 2025
Key Dates
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August 16 2023
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August 14 2023
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July 26 2022
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June 29 2022
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May 10 2022