Project Updates

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Work is ongoing on multiple levels inside 421 Park Drive on Saturdays, including Saturday, February 7. Also this Saturday, landscaping work will be taking place at the southern portion of the site as well as framing and metal panel work at the south jump lobby. A crane will also be positioned and in use on the Park Drive side of the building, both this Saturday and next, February 7 and 14, to hoist materials onto the south jump lobby balconies and roof area.

Snow removal continues around the job site. Work continues on the south jump lobby on several levels and around the Star Market canopy, including lighting, waterproofing, metal panel installation, and pavers below the canopy. On the jump lobby entrance canopy, workers are installing framing, roofing, panels and lighting with skylight glass coming in mid-February. 

Interior work continues on all levels on weekdays during regular work hours. Work on the west and south balconies and the east terrace is progressing. 

Work is progressing on the MBTA path side of the building as well, and the area is being prepped for pavers. Lights are being installed as well. The temporary fence along this path will remain in its current location until the landscaping work is completed.

On the front of the building, some tenting is being added to right of the canopy area and workers are installing pavers in several areas through February. Crews are staging for planter installation and will be installing temporary, asphalt, fencing and lights at the pedestrian walkway. Work will continue to take place around the exterior canopy with waterproofing, copper roof system, and lighting installation. Below the canopy, curbing is being installed along with ADA sidewalk ramps. The installation of exterior signage will take place in early March.

Later in February, the multi-use walking path connecting the MBTA station to Park Drive will be temporarily repositioned closer to the new building. More details will be provided as that shift gets closer. 

Activity on the Atrius Health garage side of the job site is ongoing. Fence posts are being installed now in March. New fencing is scheduled for installation later this year.

Work continues on multiple levels inside 421 Park Drive on Saturdays, including Saturday, January 24. Also this Saturday, landscaping work will also be taking place at the southern portion of the site as well as framing and metal panel work at the south jump lobby. Crews will also be prepping the site for the impending snowstorm. On Sunday into Monday, the contractor will be plowing and removing snow on site. Neighbors may notice an increased presence of snow removal equipment and trucks as a result. 

On weekdays, work continues at the front of the building for the underground garage entrance ramp, including installation of pavers, ramp wall light fixtures, and ramp signage. Work continues on the south jump lobby on several levels and around the Star Market canopy, including lighting, waterproofing, metal panel installation, and pavers below the canopy. On the jump lobby entrance canopy, workers are installing framing, roofing, panels and lighting with skylight glass coming in mid-February. 

Interior work continues on all levels on weekdays during regular work hours. Work on the west and south balconies and the east terrace is progressing. 

Landscaping on the MBTA path side of the building continues, including the installation of planters and planting soils, which will be followed by lighting. The temporary fence along this path will remain in its current location until the landscaping work is completed.

On the front of the building, the final concrete placement occurred last week. Crews are staging for planter installation. Pavers are being installed into mid-February. Crews are installing conduit for light poles, drainage piping, soil, aeration lines, planting beds, lighting, and curbing along with crushed stone, lighting pathways, and benches. Work will continue to take place around the exterior canopy with panel cladding, caulking, and lighting installation. Below the canopy, curbing is being installed along with ADA sidewalk ramps. The installation of exterior signage will take place late in February into March.

In mid-February, the multi-use walking path connecting the MBTA station to Park Drive will be repositioned closer to the new building. More details will be provided as the date gets closer. 

Work on the Atrius Health garage side of the job site is ongoing. Fence posts are being installed next week into early February along with conduit for lighting. New fencing is scheduled to be installed in early 2026.

Work will continue on multiple levels inside 421 Park Drive on Saturdays, including Saturday, January 10. Also this Saturday, landscaping work will also be taking place at the southern portion of the site as well as framing and metal panel work at the south jump lobby.

On weekdays, work continues at the front of the building for the underground garage ramp with the installation of the snow melt system and waterproofing work. The contractor will also be pouring a concrete topping slab adjacent to the ramp, followed by the installation of pavers, ramp wall light fixtures, and ramp signage. Work will continue on the south jump lobby on several levels and around the Star Market canopy, including lighting, waterproofing, metal panel installation, and pavers below the canopy. On the jump lobby entrance canopy, workers are installing framing, roofing, skylights, panels and lighting. 

Interior work continues on all levels on weekdays during regular work hours. Work on the west and south balconies and the east terrace continues. On the east elevation, scaffolding has been erected and crews are installing brick using swing staging into January.

Landscaping on the MBTA path side of the building continues, including planters, and irrigation installation. Installation fence posts, waterproofing, and lighting is ongoing. The temporary fence along this path will remain in its current location until the landscaping work is completed.

On the front of the building, additional concrete pours are scheduled next week, and pump trucks will be positioned in the area to support these pours. Crews are installing conduit for light poles. Drainage piping, soil, aeration lines, planting beds, lighting, and curbing are being added in this area along with crushed stone, lighting pathways, and benches. Work will continue to take place around the exterior canopy with panel cladding, caulking, and lighting installation. In mid-February, the multi-use walking path connecting the MBTA station to Park Drive will be repositioned closer to the new building. More details will be provided as the date gets closer. 

Work on the Atrius Health garage side of the job site continues. A topping slab placement at the Fullerton Street corner of the building is scheduled for Monday, January 19. Fence posts are being installed along with conduit for lighting. New fencing is scheduled to be installed in early 2026.

Work will continue on multiple levels inside 421 Park Drive on Saturdays, including Saturday, December 27. Also this Saturday, waterproofing work will be taking place at the garage entry area. Landscaping work will also be taking place at the southern portion of the site as well as along the MBTA path. Framing and metal panel work at the south jump lobby and level 4 canopy will also be taking place.

Monday through Friday, work continues at the front of the building for the underground garage ramp with the installation of the snow melt system and waterproofing work. Work will continue on the south jump lobby on several levels and around the Star Market canopy, including lighting, waterproofing and metal panel installation. Interior work continues on all levels on weekdays during regular work hours. Work on the west and south balconies and the east terrace continues. On the east elevation, scaffolding has been erected and crews are installing brick using swing staging into January.

Landscaping on the MBTA path side of the building continues, including planters, and irrigation installation. Installation of granite curbing is ongoing, and fence posts and lighting are going in over the next several weeks. The temporary fence along this path will remain in its current location until the landscaping work is completed.

Crews are installing conduit for light poles on the front side of the building. Drainage piping, soil, aeration lines, planting beds, lighting, and curbing are being added in this area through the end of the month along with crushed stone, lighting pathways, and benches. Work will continue to take place around the exterior canopy with panel cladding, caulking, and lighting installation.

Work on the Atrius Health garage side of the job site continues. Fence posts will be installed along with conduit for lighting. Granite curbing is being installed. New fencing is scheduled to be installed in early 2026.

The job site will be closed on Thursday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday, and on New Years Day, Thursday, January 1. The 421 Park Drive construction team wishes our neighbors a wonderful holiday!

Work is ongoing on multiple levels inside 421 Park Drive on Saturdays, including Saturday, December 13. Also on Saturday, waterproofing work will be taking place at the garage entry area. Landscaping work will also be taking place at the southern portion of the site as well as along the MBTA path. 

Monday through Friday, work continues at the front of the building for the underground garage ramp with the installation of the snow melt system and waterproofing work. Work will continue on the south jump lobby on several levels and around the Star Market canopy, including lighting, waterproofing and metal panel installation. Interior work continues on all levels on weekdays during regular work hours. Work on the west and south balconies and the east terrace continues. On the east elevation, scaffolding has been erected and crews will be installing brick using swing staging into January.

Landscaping on the MBTA path side of the building continues, including planters, and irrigation installation. Installation of granite curbing is ongoing, and fence posts and lighting are going in over the next several weeks. The temporary fence along this path will remain in its current location until the landscaping work is completed. 

Crews are installing conduit for light poles on the front side of the building. Drainage piping, soil, aeration lines, planting beds, lighting, and curbing are being added in this area through the end of the month along with crushed stone, lighting pathways, and benches. Work will continue to take place around the exterior canopy with panel cladding, caulking, and lighting installation.

Work on the Atrius Health garage side of the job site continues with temporary walkways shifting periodically to allow for the construction of this sidewalk. Fence posts will be installed along with conduit for lighting. Granite curbing is being installed through next week. New fencing will be delivered in late December.

Work continues on multiple levels inside 421 Park Drive on Saturdays, including the next two Saturdays, November 22 and 29. Also on these Saturdays, work will be taking place at the exterior canopy and on the south jump lobby roof. Landscaping work will be taking place on the west balconies as well in the area under the canopy. Roofing and waterproofing work will also be taking place.

A reminder that, unrelated to the 421 Park Drive Project, curb adjustments, milling and paving activities planned for Miner Street have been scheduled with the milling planned for this Saturday, November 22, to be followed up with paving on Saturday, December 6.

On weekdays, work continues at the front of the building for the underground garage ramp with plans to pour the topping slab in early December and install ramp wall lighting fixtures. Work will continue on the south jump lobby on several levels and around the Star Market canopy. Crews are excavating along the slurry wall and working on waterproofing. Interior work continues on all levels on weekdays during regular work hours. Installation of fascia panels using swing staging as well as waterproofing during regular daytime work hours continues as well. Swing staging has been set up on the front of the building. Work on the west and south balconies and the east terrace continues. On the east elevation, crews will be installing brick using swing staging into January.

There will be a crane on Fullerton Street on Tuesday, November 25, Tuesday, December 2, and Wednesday, December 3, from 7am to 4pm. Fullerton Street will remain accessible to vehicles and pedestrians during this work.

Landscaping on the MBTA path side of the building continues, including oversize paver installation as well as planter, and irrigation installation. Installation of granite curbing has started, and fence posts and lighting  are going in over the next several weeks. The temporary fence along this path will remain in its current location until the landscaping work is completed. 

Crews are installing pavers on the front side of the building, including under the canopy. Conduit is being installed for light poles. Drainage, soil, aeration lines, planting beds, lighting, and curbing will be added in this area through the end of the month along with crushed stone, lighting pathways, and benches. Work will continue to take place around the exterior canopy with panel cladding and lighting installation.

Work on the Atrius Health garage side of the job site continues with temporary walkways shifting periodically to allow for the construction of this sidewalk. Fence posts will be installed along with conduit for lighting, followed by granite curbing. The area is being prepped for planting soils. New sidewalks should be finished in November. New fencing will be delivered in early December.

This update is meant to cover the weeks of November 24 and December 1, so another update will not be posted next Friday. Please note that the job site will be closed on Thursday, November 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The 421 Park Drive construction team wishes everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Work continues on multiple levels inside 421 Park Drive on Saturdays, including this Saturday, November 8. Also this Saturday, excavation will be taking place on the south side of the project at the garage entrance ramp and at the north side of the building near Atrius Health. Work will be happening at the exterior canopy on the front of the building and on the south jump lobby roof. Landscaping work will be taking place on the west balconies as well as at the area under the canopy. Roofing and waterproofing work will also be taking place on the south side of the building as well as on level 6. Lastly, there will be a crane on Fullerton Street within the site fence on Saturday, November 8. Fullerton Street will remain accessible to vehicles and pedestrians during this work.

Please note the job site will be closed on Thursday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

On weekdays, work continues at the front of the building for the underground garage ramp with plans to pour the topping slab in early December. Crews are excavating along the slurry wall and working on waterproofing. Interior work continues on all levels on weekdays during regular work hours. Installation of fascia panels using swing staging as well as waterproofing during regular daytime work hours continues as well. Swing staging will be set up on the front of the building mid-November. Roof work is scheduled for completion this week. Work on the west balconies continues. On the east elevation, crews will be installing brick using swing staging into January.

There will be a crane on Fullerton Street on Wednesday, November 12 from 8am to 4pm; Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14, from 7am to 4pm; and Wednesday through Friday, November 19 -21 from 7am to 4pm. Fullerton Street will remain accessible to vehicles and pedestrians during this work.

Landscaping on the MBTA path side of the building will continue, including oversize paver installation as well as planter, and irrigation installation. Installation of granite curbing will begin next week, and fence posts are going in over the next several weeks. The temporary fence along this path will remain in its current location until the landscaping work is completed. The contractor is excavating on the MBTA side of the building and filling the area with soil.

Crews are installing pavers on the front side of the building, including under the canopy. Conduit is being installed for light poles. Drainage, soil, aeration lines, planting beds, and curbing will be added in this area through the end of the month. Work will continue to take place around the exterior canopy with panel cladding and lights to be installed next in the coming weeks.

Work on the Atrius Health garage side of the job site continues with temporary walkways shifting periodically to allow for the construction of this sidewalk. Fence posts will be installed along with conduit for lighting, followed by granite curbing. Some saw cutting can be expected next week. New sidewalks should be finished in November.

Unrelated to the 421 Park Drive Project, the curb adjustments, milling and paving activities planned for Miner Street have been scheduled with the milling planned for Saturday, November 22, and paving on Saturday, December 6.

Work continues on various levels inside the building at 421 Park Drive on Saturdays, including this Saturday, October 25. Also on Saturday, excavation will be taking place on the south side of the project at the garage entrance ramp as well as the north side of the job site. Landscaping work will also be taking place on the west balconies. A boom truck can be expected on Fullerton Street from 8am to 12pm to hoist materials to the upper floors. Lastly, roofers will be working on the penthouse and level 4 roofs. It is not anticipated that this work will be impactful to the community.

During the week of October 27th, two trees that are perched just inside the project site fence by the MBTA station off Park Drive will be removed to make way for new plantings and trees that will align with the landscaping planned for 421 Park Drive. Some noise can be expected while this work is taking place. 

On weekdays, work continues at the front of the building for the underground garage ramp, including rebar installation. Concrete pours are curing at the ramp through Wednesday, October 29. Interior work continues on all levels on weekdays during regular work hours. Work continues installing fascia panels using swing staging as well as waterproofing during regular daytime work hours. 

Waterproofing continues on the balconies through the end of this month. 

A crane will be positioned at the back of the building within the site fence from Tuesday, October 28, through Friday, October 31, to deliver materials to upper floors.

There will be a crane on Fullerton Street on the following dates: Saturday, October 25, 8am to 12pm; Saturday, November 1 from 8am to 4pm; Wednesday, November 12 from 8am to 4pm; Thursday, November 13 from 7am to 4pm; and Friday, November 14, from 7am to 4pm. Fullerton Street will remain accessible to vehicles and pedestrians during this work.

Landscaping on the MBTA path side of the building will continue, including planter, fence footing, and irrigation installation. The temporary fence along this path will remain in its current location through October while landscaping work along the path is completed. Through the end of October, the contractor will be excavating on the MBTA side of the building and filling the area with soil.

Crews have been installing pavers on the front side of the building. Conduit is being installed for light poles. Drainage, soil, aeration lines, and curbing will be added in this area through the end of the month. Also, on the front of the building, Star Market’s exterior doors have been installed. Work will continue to take place around the exterior canopy.

Work on the Atrius Health garage side of the job site continues with temporary walkways shifting periodically to allow for the construction of this sidewalk. Paver installation is expected to be finished in this area next week. Fence posts are also being installed along with conduit for lighting, followed by granite curbing. New sidewalks should be completed by early November.

Starting Saturday, October 25, and continuing for the next three consecutive weekends, curb adjustments, milling and paving activities will occur on Miner Street. Line striping will take place on Sunday, November 9. This work is unrelated to the 421 Park Drive Project.

Work continues on various levels inside the building at 421 Park Drive on Saturdays, including this Saturday, October 11. Also on Saturday, Electricians will be working on garage entrance ramp.  This work is not anticipated to be impactful.  Sitework and excavation will also continue on the north side of the job site on Saturday.  Landscaping work on the West and south balconies as well as framing work on the South canopy will be taking place as well.

The job site will be closed on Monday, October 13, for the holiday.

During the week, form work is ongoing at the front of the building for the underground garage ramp, in addition to rebar installation and concrete pours throughout October. Interior work continues on all levels on weekdays during regular work hours. Work continues installing fascia panels using swing staging as well as waterproofing and this work is now being done during regular daytime work hours. Waterproofing continues on the balconies through mid-October.

Roof installation is ongoing working from the north portion of the building to the south.

There will be a crane on Fullerton Street from 7am to 5pm, on Wednesday, October 15 through Friday, October 17. Fullerton Street will remain accessible to vehicles and pedestrians during this work. Plans are also in place to have a crane in this location on Monday, October 27, through Friday, October 31, from 7am to 5pm.

Landscaping on the MBTA path side of the building will continue, including planter, fence footing, and irrigation installation. The temporary fence along this path shifted west and will remain in this location through October while landscaping work along the path is completed. Through the end of October, the contractor will be excavating on the MBTA side of the building and filling the area with soil.

Crews have been installing pavers on the front side of the building. Conduit is being installed for light poles. Drainage, soil, aeration lines, and curbing will be added in this area through the end of the month. Also, on the front of the building, Star Market’s exterior doors will be installed next week. Work will take place on the exterior canopy as well.

Work on the Atrius Health garage side of the job site continues with temporary walkways shifting periodically to allow for the construction of this sidewalk. Paver installation is expected to be finished in this area next week. Fence posts are also be installed along with conduit for lighting, followed by granite curbing. New sidewalks should be complete by the end of the month.

The property manager with 401 Park Drive is scheduling a crane operation over the weekend of October 18-19 to hoist a large fan to the roof. The crane will be positioned within the 421 Park Drive fence on the Park Drive side of the building.