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Wellington Transformation Study

The City of Medford’s Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability is partnering with Agency Landscape + Planning firm to envision a transformed Wellington neighborhood. Currently, Wellington is an area that embodies Medford’s rapid evolution and investments in strategic, long-term planning. It is a key commercial area for the city; it is a jobs center, local shopping hub, and a gateway from the Wellington MBTA station, Somerville, Malden, Everett, and Boston.

This study will focus on understanding Wellington’s unique assets and addressing how to position the area to thrive in the decades to come. The study is a long-range visioning plan that will identify strategies for catalytic investments to connect Medford within the region and be a cornerstone for inclusive & equitable economic development.

The study will conceptualize how to transform Wellington into a resilient, livable, mixed-use district with community amenities.

To do this, the study will cover these topics over three phases: Understanding Current Conditions, Visioning Study & Implementation Strategy

development & economic impact

  • Interpret compatible industries & uses (economic analysis)
  • Identify preferable development mix (right-sizing)

transportation

  • Understand feasibility for a multimodal environment
  • Assess future development impact on traffic

zoning

  • Propose zoning changes based on economic analysis and right-sizing analysis
  • Identify standards, incentives, affordability, and other components
  • Urban design concepts like building architecture, massing, shade, connectivity, and environmental design

Study Area

The image is a map of a study area, showing various roads, landmarks, and land features within the region.

Current Conditions

Community Engagement Materials

Upcoming Events

Residents and neighbors of the area outlined in pink are invited to join an upcoming focus group to share their insights and shape the Wellington Transformation Study.

map of the wellington study area

 

Focus Group 1:

Tuesday, December 9th @ 12:00 PM

Online: https://zoom.us/j/91422501776 

Meeting ID: 914 2250 1776

OR

In-person: Medford City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Room 201

Focus Group 2:

Wednesday, December 10th @ 6:00 PM

Online: https://zoom.us/j/9856411208 

Meeting ID: 985 6411 2080

OR

In-person: Medford City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Room 201

Questions?

We welcome comments and questions about this area. Please feel free to reach out to the Economic Development Planner, Kayla Myros, at 781-389-2480 or at kmyros@medford-ma.gov.  You can follow updates about this study on this webpage, social media, and the PDS Newsletter.