The Postmark

The redevelopment of the Reading Post Office property will take a landmark structure which has long been part of the fabric of Reading’s downtown and create a vibrant mixed-use building with space for commercial tenants (3 spaces totalling 8,309 square feet) to engage the street and provide 50 new units of housing (40 market rate, 10 affordable rate).

In addition to preserving the original Post Office structure itself, the plan will preserve the attractive exterior curved stairways at the front entrance to the building. The proposal adds new commercial space on the Haven street level, and two plazas, potentially for outside dining. The existing driveway off of Haven Street will be utilized to access the new, secure underground parking garage for the residents. The rear parking area will be developed with a new building containing the residential portion of the development. There will be a residential entry from Sanborn Street thru an attractively landscaped courtyard.

The new addition will be 5 stories with setbacks at the 4th and 5th floors forming roof terraces for residents to enjoy (the 5th story is a penthouse level with 5 units). A mix of one and two-bedroom condominium homes are designed for today’s lifestyle with open floor plans, abundant light, and energy efficient features. Exterior materials of the building will be a combination of brick and stone at the base to respect the materials of the original building with clapboard siding and wood details to pay homage to traditional design character.