489 Worcester
489 Worcester St
489 Worcester St
489 Worcester
489 Worcester St
Project location
489 Worcester St
Project phase
Community review
Concessions Made to Neighborhood
- Reorienting the proposed Manor building with direct access from a primary driveway on Route 9 and a secondary driveway on Cliff Road to maximize traffic flow efficiency
- Preserving two existing homes at 4 Cliff Road & 14 Cliff Road to maintain neighborhood character
- Reducing the overall project density to from 69 units to 45 units in the Manor building to reduce traffic impact to Cliff Road and Route 9
- Increasing the Affordable units from 10% to 25% of Market Rate units (20% of overall units)
- Incorporating and continue to explore sustainable and environmental elements to the building and landscaping
- Increasing the setback of the proposed Manor building to 170 feet from Cliff Road
- Increasing the landscape buffer around the property and along Cliff Road and Route 9 frontages
- Removing the 2 proposed townhomes on either side of 4 Cliff Road
- Preserving majority of the existing grove of trees between 4 Cliff Road and 14 Cliff Road
- Preserving a 25-foot wetland buffer with conservation easement
- Eliminating any ledge removal by blasting within the 100-foot wetland buffer
Historic Preservation
489 Worcester will preserve existing 4 and 14 Cliff Road and landscaping on Cliff Road as buffer to the neighborhood.
Connectivity
489 Worcester is conveniently located on the Cross Town Trail, a short walk to the Wellesley Hills Station and shops along Washington Street.
Affordable Housing
489 Worcester will add 9 units of much needed affordable housing in Wellesley for families making 80% Area Medium Income (AMI).
