Project Updates

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Work at 421 Park Drive is ongoing on weekends, including this Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. This weekend, several trades will be on site excavating, installing stone, fencing, and light poles, conducting concrete formwork, and installing pavers and plantings at the south plaza.  The multi-use pathway will be closed on Saturday from 8am to 5pm so the contractor can remove the temporary fence/jersey barrier between West Road and the path that runs next to the MBTA tracks. This work has been closely coordinated with the MBTA. Pedestrians will be re-routed to the other side of the building on Brookline Ave.

Also on Saturday, a necessary fire alarm test will be taking place in part of 201 Brookline, part of 401 Park Drive, the parking garage, and 421 Park Drive from 6am until for about one hour in coordination with the Boston Fire Department (BFD). The buildings are being tested individually, not at all once, and audible alarms will sound inside the buildings and garage as part of the testing. The contractor will work to have the alarm devices on the exterior of the building disabled if doable, and will do everything possible to move quickly and minimize the impact of this work on neighbors.

The contractor is milling and paving several areas around the perimeter of the building. 

Site work in the area of the old multi-use walking path connecting the MBTA station to Park Drive continues, including the installation of railings into May. The area is being prepped for sidewalks and stairs. New pavement will be placed here mid-month. The path is scheduled to open to pedestrians in early June.

In front of the new building, crews continue to install pavers and concrete paver base slabs in several areas. The installation of planting soils and new plantings will continue into May. Stone benches have been installed. The new walkway extending from the MBTA station across the front of the building will be paved on May 21 and 22.

On the Park Drive hill, soils are getting installed this month, followed by irrigation and landscaping.

Work continues on the south jump lobby on several levels. On the roof, scaffolding will go up at the end of May to support planter installation. At the jump lobby entrance canopy, workers are installing copper panels.

Work continues on the MBTA path side of the building (West Road) as well with the installation trees through the end of the month.  This area will see new irrigation, plants, mulch, and lighting in May.
The rest of Fullerton Street will be paved in August. Fence posts and fencing are going in followed by granite curbing. Irrigation, soils, and new trees, plants, and mulch will be installed in in May.

Work at 421 Park Drive is ongoing on weekends, including this Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3. On Saturday, several trades will be on site landscaping, working on the balconies, installing fencing, trees and soil on Atrius Health side of the building, installing copper panels on the exterior canopy, working on pavers and curbing on the south side of the sire, and installing stone at the multi-use path.
 

The contractor will be working both days this weekend to prep and seal the concrete floor inside the loading dock. The work will begin on Friday, May 1, and will take place during second shift from 3pm to 11pm and will continue on Saturday and Sunday during regular hours.
 

Beginning in May for a few weeks, the contractor will need to mill and pave several areas around the perimeter of the building. This work will take place in stages starting Monday, May 11. Some pavement work on May 11 and May 12 will take place during the second shift from 3pm to 11pm. The contractor will endeavor to finish the work earlier than 11pm if possible.
 

Site work in the area of the old multi-use walking path connecting the MBTA station to Park Drive continues, including the installation of railings into May. The area is being prepped for sidewalks and stairs. New pavement will be placed here mid-month.
 

In front of the new building, workers continue to install pavers. Crews will be installing concrete paver base slabs in several areas. The installation of planting soils and new plantings will continue into May. Work will continue to take place under and around the exterior canopy, removing the stair tower and installing final edge detail. The installation of a copper roof system continues. Stone benches have been installed.
 

Paving near Trillium and REI will take place on Monday, May 11, during second shift (3pm to 11pm) and on Tuesday, May 12, during regular work hours.
 

On the Park Drive hill, irrigation and landscaping will take place in May. Soils will be installed beginning on Wednesday, May 6, followed by irrigation and new plantings.
 

Work continues on the south jump lobby on several levels, including paver installation and landscaping. At the jump lobby entrance canopy, workers are installing copper panels.
 

Interior work continues on all levels. The contractor will be water testing the west façade during the week of May 4.
 

Work continues on the MBTA path side of the building (West Road) as well with the installation trees through the end of the month. West Road will be paved on Tuesday, May 12 or Wednesday, May 13.  This area will see new irrigation, plants, trees, mulch, and lighting in May. The temporary fence along this path will remain in its current location until the landscaping is completed.
 

Activity on the Atrius Health garage side of the job site is ongoing. This area is scheduled to be paved within the fence line on Tuesday, May 12 over the second shift between 3pm and 11pm. The rest of Fullerton Street will be paved in August. Fence posts and fencing are going in followed by granite curbing. Irrigation, soils, and new trees, plants, and mulch will be installed in in May.
 

A crane will be in use inside the fence off Fullerton Street on Saturday, May 2, and Saturday, May 9, to access upper floors.

Work at 421 Park Drive is ongoing on weekends, including this Saturday, April 18. On Saturday, crews will be regrading plant beds and installing curbing; installing columns and copper panels at the level 1 entrance canopy; placing copper panels on level 1 Star Market canopy; and placing a stone support angle at the multi-use pathway wall. This work is not expected to be disruptive to the community.

The job site is closed on Monday, April 20, in observance of the Patriots Day holiday.

Please note that the contractor needs to do some work alongside the MBTA walkway (where it intersects with the multi-use pedestrian path) to remove the pavers and re-set the catch basin to the correct elevation on the pedestrian path. The contractor would prefer to perform this work during regular hours, however, because of the work location, the MBTA will only allow this work to occur during non-revenue hours. As a result, the work will need to take place between 12am and 4am on Friday, April 24. To mitigate the impact of this work and minimize disruption to our neighbors, a work crew will start working as fast as possible to get the loud portion of the work done first and quickly. This will involve the use of a chipping gun and will create some noise for about 30 minutes. The crew will then use hand tools for the remaining work to help minimize the noise. The project team is appreciative of the community’s patience and will get this job done as quickly as possible.

Beginning in early May for a couple of weeks, the contractor will need to mill and pave several areas around the perimeter of the building. This work will take place in stages starting Saturday, May 2.

Site work in the area of the old multi-use walking path connecting the MBTA station to Park Drive continues, including the installation of stone wall support through the end of April. 

In front of the new building, workers continue to install pavers in several locations. Crews will be installing concrete paver base slabs in several areas. The installation of planting soils and new plantings will continue through April and into May. Work will continue to take place under and around the exterior canopy with the installation of a copper roof system on the canopy itself, and painting of the exterior beams. Crews are also installing stone benches. 

On the Park Drive hill, irrigation and landscaping will take place in May. Soils will be installed beginning on Wednesday, May 6.

Work continues on the south jump lobby on several levels, including the roof. On the jump lobby entrance canopy, workers are installing lighting and skylight glass. Metal panels are being installed as well through the month. 

Interior work continues on all levels on weekdays during regular work hours. Work on the upper levels of the south balconies continues as well. The contractor will be water testing the west façade on the week of May 4.

Work continues on the MBTA path side of the building (West Road) as well with the installation trees, starting next week through the end of the month followed by the installation of an asphalt paver base and then pavers. This area will see new plants, trees, mulch, and lighting in May. The temporary fence along this path will remain in its current location until the landscaping work is completed. There will be a conveyor on this side of the building for a few days during the week of April 27 to help install sand and planting soil in the area. 

Activity on the Atrius Health garage side of the job site is ongoing. Fence posts will go in at the end of the month into early May followed by granite curbing and pavement. Irrigation, soils, and new trees, plants, and mulch will be installed in in May. New fencing is scheduled for installation later this year.

Work at 421 Park Drive is ongoing on multiple levels inside the building on weekends, including this Saturday, April 4. On the building’s exterior on Saturday, crews will be installing copper panels at the Star Market canopy, and they will be installing metal panels at the level one entrance canopy.

Site work in the area of the old multi-use walking path connecting the MBTA station to Park Drive is underway, including the installation of stone wall support into April. 

In front of the new building, workers continue to install pavers in several locations. The installation of planting soils and new plantings will follow into April and May. Work will continue to take place around the exterior canopy with the installation of lighting on level 4 into April and a copper roof system on the canopy itself. The installation of exterior signage will take place later this month. Crews are installing stone benches. On the Park Drive hill, crews have installed light pole bases and conduits. Irrigation and landscaping will take place in May.

Work continues on the south jump lobby on several levels, including the roof. On the jump lobby entrance canopy, workers are installing lighting and skylight glass. Metal panels are being installed as well into April.

Interior work continues on all levels on weekdays during regular work hours. Work on the south balconies and the east terrace continues as well. The east wall staging was removed last week.

Work continues on the MBTA path side of the building as well with the installation of soils, irrigation, trees, and plants in April. Granite curbing installation is wrapping up to be followed by the installation of an asphalt paver base and then pavers. This area will see new plants, trees, mulch, and lighting this month. The temporary fence along this path will remain in its current location until the landscaping work is completed. There will be a conveyor on this side of the building for about four days next week to help install sand and planting soil in the area. 

Activity on the Atrius Health garage side of the job site is ongoing. Fence posts will be installed in April along with irrigation, soils, and new trees followed by plants and mulch in May. New fencing is scheduled for installation later this year and is being delivered to the site next week.

Work at 421 Park Drive is ongoing on multiple levels inside the building on weekends, including this Saturday, March 21. On the exterior of the building this Saturday, crews will be taking down the staging on the east wall of the south jump lobby, and installing brick via staging in the south courtyard. 

Work on the Park Drive sidewalk is complete.

Earlier this month, the contractor opened the new multi-use walking path that connects the MBTA station to Park Drive. Located on the opposite side of the underground garage entrance ramp closer to the new building, the new path is separated from the work site on both sides by new 8-foot fencing and scrim. Clear signage is posted to provide guidance to pedestrians and cyclists. Site work in the area of the old pathway is underway, including the installation of new structural soils, light pole bases, conduits, and stone wall support this month and into April. 

Out in front of the new building, workers continue to install pavers in several locations. The installation of planting soils and new plantings will follow into April and May. Work will continue to take place around the exterior canopy with the installation of the copper roof system through mid-April. The installation of exterior signage will take place later this month.

Work continues on the south jump lobby on several levels. On the jump lobby entrance canopy, workers are installing skylight glass. A crane will be in use next week to work on the skylights. Metal panels are being installed as well into April.

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

Work continues on the MBTA path side of the building as well with the installation of lighting followed by soils in April. Granite curbing is being installed this month as well followed by as asphalt paver base and then pavers. The temporary fence along this path will remain in its current location until the landscaping work is completed.

Activity on the Atrius Health garage side of the job site is ongoing. Fence posts will be installed later in April, and new fencing is scheduled for installation later this year.

Work at 421 Park Drive is ongoing on multiple levels inside the building on Saturdays, including this Saturday, March 7.  Also this weekend on the outside of the building, paver work will be taking place on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, along with some work on the entrance canopy and the west balcony. And, a crew will also be on site on both days this weekend to remove the north stair tower at level four. 

Snow removal continues around the job site, including after hours when necessary.

The contractor opened the new multi-use walking path that connects the MBTA station to Park Drive on Monday, March 2. The new path is located on the opposite side of the underground garage entrance ramp closer to the new building and is separated from the work site on both sides by new 8-foot fencing and scrim. Clear signage is posted to provide guidance to pedestrians and cyclists. Site work in the area of the old pathway will follow, including the installation of new structural soils and stone wall support in March and April. 

Please note that a subcontractor will be working on the sidewalk on Park Drive from Monday, March 9, through Tuesday, March 17, removing soils. With this sidewalk closed, pedestrians will be directed via signage to cross the road prior to the work zone and use the sidewalk on the opposite side of Park Drive. 

Work continues on the south jump lobby on several levels. On the jump lobby entrance canopy, workers are installing skylight frames and glass. Metal panels are being installed as well into March.

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

Work continues on the MBTA path side of the building as well with the installation of lighting followed by soils in April. Granite curbing will be installed this month as well followed by as asphalt paver base and then pavers. The temporary fence along this path will remain in its current location until the landscaping work is completed.

On the front of the new building, workers continue to install pavers in several locations out front for the next few weeks. Work will continue to take place around the exterior canopy with the installation of metal panels, lighting, and the copper roof system. A crane will be in use next week to work on the skylights for the canopy. The installation of exterior signage will take place this month.

Activity on the Atrius Health garage side of the job site is ongoing. Fence posts will be installed later in March, and new fencing is scheduled for installation later this year.

Work at 421 Park Drive is ongoing on multiple levels inside the building on Saturdays, including this Saturday, February 21.  Also this weekend, paver work will be taking place on both Saturday and Sunday along with some work on the south jump lobby canopy roofing.

Snow removal continues around the job site and may continue Sunday into Monday morning given the current forecast.

On Tuesday, February 24, at 6:00 a.m. the contractor is scheduled to open the new multi-use walking path that connects the MBTA station to Park Drive. The new path is located on the opposite side of the underground garage entrance ramp closer to the new building. Clear signage will be posted to provide guidance to pedestrians and cyclists. Site work in the area of the old pathway will follow, including the installation of new structural soils in early March.

Work continues on the south jump lobby on several levels. On the jump lobby entrance canopy, workers are installing skylight frames with glass installation starting next week using a crane. Metal panels will also be installed starting next week into March.

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

Work is progressing on the MBTA path side of the building as well, and the area is being prepped for pavers and 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, tenting is in place in the canopy area and workers are installing pavers in several areas out front through February. Work will continue to take place around the exterior canopy with the installation of metal panels followed by lighting and the copper roof system. The installation of exterior signage will take place in March.

Activity on the Atrius Health garage side of the job site is ongoing. Fence posts are being installed starting early March and new fencing is scheduled for installation later this year.

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.