Sustainable Development

Sustainable (environmentally-friendly) development is integrated into the Reuse Plan with water conservation and re-use; building designs that comply with generally accepted “green” design standards; and environmentally-sensitive open space and golf course designs. The Plan offers flexibility and adaptability so that it can thrive over generations, even in the face of changing circumstances.

Development will be concentrated in the central core of the site to promote high-density neighborhoods convenient for bicyclists and pedestrians and for the use of the South Weymouth commuter rail station. Sidewalks and bike paths will be integrated into road design to provide sufficient and safe access for non-motorized transportation. Clean fuel shuttle bus service to the South Weymouth commuter rail station will be provided to residents and commercial tenants as part of the overall project build-out.

Smart Growth

The Reuse Plan is based on Smart Growth principles of compact development, ample open spaces, a mix of housing and commercial development, and transportation choices. Shops, restaurants, offices and homes are designed to be located within walking distance of each other, or even in the same building.

The Plan incorporates a number of options for on-site transportation, including a network of pedestrian and bike paths, a parkway spanning east to west and frequent shuttle services to the adjacent commuter rail station. These on-site transportation improvements are designed to reduce the amount of off-site traffic generated by the development.

The Plan will improve environmental conditions on the Base through improved water quality, enhanced wetlands and habitat protection and remediation of contaminated soils.

The Plan will be built in three phases over a period of approximately 14 years. Early phases will focus on constructing commercial development and many of the transportation, open space and recreational amenities, along with some of the housing. Additional housing, retail and other development will be added over time, depending on market conditions and only as infrastructure is constructed. This phased approach will also enable better integration of the redeveloped Base into the fabric of the affected communities.

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