Somerville Residents Needed For Washington St. Redevelopment Committee

SOMERVILLE, MA — The City of Somerville is forming a 12-member Civic Advisory Committee to represent the public in the redevelopment of 90 Washington St. and all residents are encouraged to apply.

The committee will meet regularly starting in January 2023 to advise city staff and consultants in selecting development partners for 90 Washington St. Committee members will include eight residents, two local business or non-profit representatives, and two City Councilors.

The 90 Washington St. site is a four-acre plot in East Somerville envisioned as the home of a new Public Safety Building and a range of civic, commercial, and residential spaces.

In December 2021, the City initiated a nine-month public engagement process to understand community priorities for the site. With these priorities established, the city will issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in January 2023 to learn from experienced developers what types of buildings can feasibly be constructed and use that information to issue a request for proposals (RFP) in spring 2023 and select development partners in fall 2023.

The 90 Washington St. Advisory Committee will represent and involve the public in every step of redevelopment. The committee will review responses to the RFQ, development proposals, and technical material submitted through the RFP process, as well as advise city staff in selecting development partners.

Applications are due Monday, Nov. 14. To learn more or apply, go to somervillema.gov/90washington.