The Partnership
Jan 2022 Longwood Place Development Project review starts (PDA)
Skanska constructs new Living and Learning Center at Simmons University Academic Campus enabling the redevelopment of the 6acre Simmons Residential campus site over the next 10+ years.
Q3/Q4 2025 Fall 2022 Simmons Living and Learning Center construction starts Longwood Place - Phase 1 design and review process starts
Simmons Living and Learning Center construction complete. All existing uses move to new Living and Learning Center
2026 Q4 2025 Longwood Place Phase 1 construction starts
Longwood Place future Phases
Current Simmons Residential Campus (Future Skanska Development Project – Longwood Place)
Simmons Academic Campus (New Living and Learning Center)
Skanska Commercial Development Boston
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LET’S MAKE THIS A PLACE
1.75M GFA of Mixed Use Life Science and Research, Commercial Office, Retail, Residential Delivered in phases over 7-15 years
2.3 Acres of Public Exterior Open Space 42% of Site
Variety of Building Heights From 170 ft to 342 ft (total height including penthouses)
Parking ratio no more than 0.6/1,000sf Parking and Service Below Grade Consistent with Maximum Parking Ratio Guidelines - Sept 2021
A Place for the Community 42% of site is public exterior open space Indoor community spaces for DE&I, educational, cultural programming Adding 200 new units close to the existing residential community, 15% affordable
Neighborhood Enhancements Local retail offerings and eating establishments Improvements to public transit and bicycle infrastructure
Added Opportunities A range of long-term employment opportunities at multiple levels Job training programs that help hiring locally Discounted retail spaces to encourage small and/or minority-owned businesses
Sustainability and Health Guided by energy reductions and reduced carbon All-electric building systems for normal operation On-site stormwater management
A PLACE TO GATHER
A PLACE TO WORK
A PLACE TO LIVE
A PLACE TO GATHER
DISTRICT CONTEXT Intersection of Area Uses
TE SI
DISTRICT CONTEXT Open Space Network
CREATE A HEART For the Entire LMA
EMERALD
E NECKLAC BOSTON UNIVERSITY
WAY RIVER
IM PILGR
BOYLSTON ST
RD
VE INE A
KL BROO
RK PA DR
T SHOR
WINSOR SCHOOL
FENWAY
ST
VE NE A
Y WA
BETH ISRAEL
FEN
KLI BROO
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
A PLACE FOR ALL TO ENJOY YEAR ROUND Public programs in various scales and different seasons
EXISTING BARRIERS + OPPORTUNITIES SIMMONS
SIMMONS
PILGRIM RD
BROOKLINE AVE
BROOKLINE AVE
SIMMONS
PILGRIM RD
BROOKLINE AVE
MAKE A GREAT URBAN STREET Enhance Brookline Ave as a Pedestrian & Bike Friendly Environment
EMERALD
E NECKLAC BOSTON UNIVERSITY
WAY RIVER IM PILGR
BOYLSTON ST
RD
VE NE A
KLI BROO
RK PA DR
T ST
SHOR
WINSOR SCHOOL
FENWAY
VE NE A
Y WA
BETH ISRAEL
FEN
KLI BROO
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
EXISTING
PROPOSED
EXISTING
PROPOSED
INCREASE NEIGHBORHOOD PERMEABILITY Connections to the T, Riverway, BU, Emmanuel College, & Beth Israel FENWAY
T LONGWOOD
T EMERALD
E NECKLAC TO KENMORE
T
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
WAY RIVER
IM PILGR
BOYLSTON ST
RD
VE NE A
KLI BROO
RK PA
T SHOR
DR
ST
WINSOR SCHOOL
FENWAY
VE NE A
BETH ISRAEL
Y WA FEN
KLI BROO
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
OFFER OPEN SPACE VARIETY FOR A DYNAMIC PUBLIC REALM Provide Diverse & Well-Scaled Outdoor Spaces
OFFER OPEN SPACE VARIETY FOR A DYNAMIC PUBLIC REALM Provide Diverse & Well-Scaled Outdoor Spaces
A PLACE TO WORK
GIVE FENWAY AND LMA A NEW CORE Brookline Ave Life Science Corridor
TE SI
A PLACE TO CONNECT Mixed-use program
MINIMIZING SHADOWS Higher To South & West; Lower To North
EMERALD
E
NECKLAC
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
RIVERWAY
IM RD PILGR
VE INE A
KL BROO
FENWAY RK PA DR
T SHOR
WINSOR SCHOOL
BOYLSTON ST
ST
VE NE A
Y WA
BETH ISRAEL
FEN
KLI BROO
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
MINIMIZING SHADOWS Higher To South & West; Lower To North
EMERALD
E
NECKLAC
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
RIVERWAY
BOYLSTON ST
VE INE A
KL BROO
RK PA
T SHOR
DR
ST
WINSOR SCHOOL
FENWAY
VE NE A
Y WA
BETH ISRAEL
FEN
KLI BROO
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
BUILDING HEIGHTS IN CONTEXT Neighborhood View
BUILDING HEIGHTS IN CONTEXT North to South Section, towards Brookline Ave & LMA
BUILDING HEIGHTS IN CONTEXT East to West Section through Building 2, towards Fenway
AMENITIES FOR WORKERS On-site programming for workers
DISTRICT CONTEXT Participating in a network
TE SI
ENHANCE SHORT STREET Create a Strong Connection to the Riverway & Bridge to the T
LONGWOOD
T EMERALD
E NECKLAC BOSTON UNIVERSITY
WAY RIVER
IM RD PILGR
VE INE A
KL BROO
FENWAY RK PA DR
T ST
SHOR
WINSOR SCHOOL
BOYLSTON ST
VE NE A
Y WA
BETH ISRAEL
FEN
KLI BROO
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
EXISTING
PROPOSED
SITE CIRCULATION Proposed Access - Surface and Underground BELOW GRADE SERVICE/PARKING LAYOUT
BLDG 3 RAMP - SERVICE IN/OUT - CAR PARKING IN/OUT BLDG 2 RAMP - SERVICE IN/OUT - CAR PARKING IN/OUT BLDG 1 RAMP - SERVICE IN/OUT - CAR PARKING IN/OUT
APPROX. 1039 SPACES TOTAL ON P1 & P2
EXISTING
PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
A PLACE TO LIVE
LIVING IN A VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOOD
UP TO 200 RESIDENTIAL UNITS A mix of types to accommodate a range of household sizes Creative units, Studios, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR
LIVING SPACE FOR THE COMMUNITY Units designed for local workers and families Located within walking distance to jobs, local amenities, and transportation
EQUITABLE ACCESS 15% of units designated as affordable Residences designed for accessibility
DISTRICT CONTEXT Neighborhood Amenities
TE SI
LIFE AT LONGWOOD PLACE On-site programming for residents
IMPROVE PILGRIM ROAD Provide Street Improvements to Make Safe and Usable
EMERALD
E NECKLAC BOSTON UNIVERSITY
WAY RIVER IM RD
BOYLSTON ST
PILGR
KLIN BROO
FENWAY RK PA DR
T SHOR
WINSOR SCHOOL
E AVE
ST
VE NE A
Y WA
BETH ISRAEL
FEN
KLI BROO
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
EXISTING
PROPOSED
A PLACE WORTHY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD
TO BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER Indoor spaces host a variety of programs
INDOOR PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
STEM LEARNING PROGRAM
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT / JOB TRAINING
FOOD HALL TO EXPLORE CULTURES
Partnerships with local community groups to host multi-cultural events
Partner with local schools
Interior community space to accommodate public programs
Selection of local businesses
Provide educational programming
Job and technical training specifically geared toward businesses and tenants
Amenity for the LMA Diverse cultural destination
TO MAKE EVERYONE WELCOME A focus on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
DE&I PROGRAMMING
ACCESSIBILITY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
SUPPORT LOCAL MBE/WBE RETAILERS
Community space dedicated to DE&I programs like job training and women leadership
All interior and exterior public spaces will be designed for universal access, including wheelchair and low vision accessible
Provide innovation housing
Local small businesses
Bring a mix of unit types for local workers, families, and a range of household sizes
Curated retail mix
TO ENHANCE NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS Public Realm Improvements
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
IMPROVE CONNECTION TO THE T
IMPROVEMENTS IN EMERALD NECKLACE PARKS
SITE PERMEABILITY
Bike-share parking Protected bike lanes Bus stop improvements
ADA access and safe street design
Work with Emerald Necklace Conservancy on park improvement project with each phase of the development
Cross-site pedestrian and bicycle connections
Construct new off-site sidewalk to broaden connectivity
TO CREATE AN EXEMPLARY PLACE Sustainability, Health, and Community
REDUCED CARBON
WATER MANAGEMENT
WELLNESS
COMMUNITY
All-electric building systems for normal operation
Storm mitigation and improved water quality
Urban spaces for thermal comfort and resilience
Environmental education at the heart of the LMA
PROJECT PHASING Projected Construction over Time
PHASE 1
PHASE 2
7-15 YEARS
PHASE 3
LONGWOOD PLACE
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