Norwood, MA — Callahan Construction Managers announced it has broken ground at 259 Lenox Street in Norwood along with its project partners SV+Partners and Tremont Asset Management.
The project is designed to transform a former industrial site into a contemporary, transit-oriented residential development. The 5-story, 145-unit community is permitted under the MBTA Communities Act, which encourages the development of new housing in areas served by public transit. The site is located directly adjacent to the MBTA Norwood Central Commuter Rail Station and is close to numerous neighboring amenities, including Norwood Plaza and the Norwood Town Square. The site’s location offers direct access to Boston’s South Station, Foxborough, and other regional destinations via commuter rail.
The development will feature a double-height great room, expansive amenity spaces including a golf simulator, dedicated co-working spaces, and gaming areas, and a south-facing courtyard with a pool. The project is being built to PHIUS Passive House standards with modern building systems, efficient structural design, and high-quality exterior materials suited for durability and long-term performance.
“For nearly a century, our family has invested in projects built to last and grow responsibly,” said Sam Slater, managing partner, Tremont Asset Management. “259 Lenox reflects that philosophy: a transit-oriented, Passive House community that adds needed housing supply while creating lasting value for Norwood and for our partners.”
“259 Lenox Street represents a culmination of years of effort between private and public sector partners, community advocates, and statewide leadership,” said Jacob Vance, co-founder and principal at SV+Partners. “Transforming a vacant parcel next to public transit into a new residential community is exactly the kind of site we seek to unlock – this project will have a meaningful impact on the community and create a desirable place for our future residents to call home. We’re grateful to Norwood’s leadership, our committed partners at Tremont and Callahan, and the EMBARC design team for achieving this milestone.”
