The Abby

Framing Kicks Off for The Abby: Target Announced as Retail Anchor Tenant

While an official groundbreaking ceremony was held earlier this week, framing has started for The Abby, the mixed-use project being built next to the MBTA North Quincy Station. The Abby, named for former first lady Abigail Adams, will also include 50,000 square feet of retail space. The development team announced at the ground-breaking that Target will anchor the retail component.

The new parking garage on the site is set to open first in summer 2020 with Building A (to include 218 apartments plus the Target) to follow in spring 2021. In total 610 units will be spread across 3 buildings plus the project will also include 1,519 parking spaces 852 that are reserved for MBTA commuters.

The Abby will offer residents an array of amenities including a fitness center with group fitness and studio areas, a solarium, a club lounge, an entertainment kitchen, billiards, a dog spa, a bike fix-it shop, an outdoor pool with grills, an outdoor dog run and two landscaped courtyards.

Work Begins on Concrete Podium for North Quincy MBTA Project

Construction on the site next to the North Quincy MBTA station is ongoing with the beginning of concrete cores taking shape and sections of the podium. The upcoming mixed-use project will bring over 600 apartments and 50,000 square feet of commercial/retail space to this former parking lot. The project will also include 1,600 parking spaces to replace the 852 that were previously on the site.  Construction on phase 1 of the project is expected to be completed in 2020. 

Site Work Ongoing for North Quincy 600+ Unit Project

Site work is ongoing for the upcoming 610 apartment unit project at the North Quincy MBTA Station being developed by Atlantic Development and Bozzuto. The project will also include 50,000 square feet of commercial/retail space and 1,600 parking spaces, replacing 852 existing on the site. Luxury community amenities will include two outdoor courtyards and pool deck, along with nearly 20,000 square feet of indoor amenities, including a club lounge, commercial kitchen, solarium with outdoor access, co-working space & a fitness center with yoga and spin. Phase 1 of the project is expected to be complete in 2020.

Construction Begins for 600+ Unit Development at North Quincy MBTA Station

Construction is finally kicking off for the upcoming redevelopment at North Quincy Station. Fencing is in place, existing lights and trees are being removed and deep drainage work is set to begin. This new development will consist of around 610 apartments, 50,000 square feet of retail and separate parking for MBTA commuters, residents, and retail patrons. 

Resident amenities will include direct covered access to the Red Line MBTA Station, two outdoor courtyards and pool deck, nearly 20,000 square feet of indoor amenity spaces, including club lounge, commercial kitchen, solarium with outdoor access, co-working space & a fitness center with yoga and spin.

The project, designed by ICON Architecture, will be built by Callahan Construction and phase one is expected to open in 2020.

MBTA approves transit oriented development deal at North Quincy Red Line station

At yesterday's board meeting, the MBTA approved a 99-year lease of an 852-space parking lot at North Quincy station to a development team comprised of Atlantic Development and The Bozzuto Group. The development team would construct a $205 million mixed-use development containing residential units and retail space.

The development team would pay the MBTA a total of $230 million over 99 years and build a new parking garage on site. The deal would raise the City of Quincy's yearly property tax revenue by $1.6 million.

The proposed development has not yet been approved for construction by the City of Quincy. A rendering of the proposed development is posted above. More information about the proposed development is posted below.