The Union Square Neighborhood Plan
This plan was adopted on May 5, 2016, online viewing is available below.
A PDF version is available for download here: Union Square PDF
Hard copies for borrowing are available at the reference desk in the Central Library, located at 79 Highland Ave.
A printed copy can also be purchased for $65 at City Hall, or online HERE.
2015 APA-MA Annual Planning Award Recipient
Comprehensive Planning Award: Union Square Neighborhood Plan
Preparing for the future extension of the MBTA Green Line, the Union Square Neighborhood Plan examines growth opportunities in Union Square, Somerville. Following a year-long community planning process, the Union Square Neighborhood Plan resulted in an ethical and well-honed plan that represents the community’s desires, needs and wishes.
Project Materials
Event Presentations
- Union Square Crowdsourcing Presentation 12/17/14
- Union Square Visioning Meeting Presentation 1/7/15 & 1/31/15
- US2 Visioning Meeting Presentation 1/7/15 & 1/31/15
- Union Square Development Workshop Presentation 2/4/15
- US2 Development Workshop Presentation 2/4/15
- Union Square Development Workshop Presentation 2/11/15
- US2 Development Workshop Presentation 2/11/15
- Union Square Development Workshop Presentation 2/18/15
- US2 Development Workshop Presentation 2/18/15
- Union Square Development Workshop Presentation 2/25/15
- US2 Development Workshop Presentation 2/25/15
- Union Square Charrette Pin-Up Presentation 3/11/15
- Union Square Utility and Streetscape Improvements Study & Design 4/13/15
- Union Square Charrette Pin-Up Presentation 3/11/15
- Pin-Up Presentation Digital Comment Form
- Union Square Plan Open House 1 Presentation 5/13/15
- Union Square Plan Open House 1 – Public Realm Plans 5/13/15
- Union Square Plan Open House 1 SURVEY FORM 5/13/15
- Union Square Plan Open House 2 Presentation 6/24/15
- Union Square Neighborhood Plan Draft
- Union Square Plan Forum 2/4/16
- Union Square Neighborhood Plan & Appendices (as submitted to Planning Board) 4/16
- Union Square Response to Comments Memo 05/05/16
- Union Square Neighborhood Plan (web version) 08/16
References
- 2014 Boynton Transportation and Utility Final Report.pdf
- Citywide 2013 – Linkage Nexus Study.pdf
- Union Sq Feasibility Study, final PDF.pdf
- 2005 Housing Study, Utile (Utile Housing Study).pdf
- 2010 Parking Study, Walker.pdf
- 2011 Municipal Facilities Master Plan draft, Cecil Group.pdf
- 2012 Union Square Revitalization Plan (FINAL).pdf
