90 Washington Street RFP

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The City of Somerville and the Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) are currently undertaking a Request for Proposals (RFP) process to select a development team capable of delivering a transformative, mixed-use development project at 90 Washington Street. This is a nearly four-acre, transit-served site at the intersection of the Union Square, Brickbottom, and East Somerville neighborhoods and steps away from the East Somerville MBTA Green Line Station.

Through community engagement and consultation with the City Council, the City and SRA have established the following development objectives for the site:

1. Financial Return: Recoup a significant portion of the funds spent on the initial acquisition of 90 Washington Street through the sale of the property.
2. Mixed-use Program: Achieve a combination of new housing (affordable to a range of incomes), ground-floor commercial activation (particularly retail, food and beverage, grocery, and personal services), publicly accessible green space, and spaces for community organizations.
3. Dense, Transit-Oriented Development: Deliver a dense, transit-oriented project that prioritizes urban design principles and respects the surrounding neighborhood fabric while also encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the development process.