The repositioning of 99 Coolidge Avenue, formerly occupied by the Mount Auburn Club, delivered much-needed exploratory lab space, along with new jobs and tax revenue to the City of Watertown.
VHB’s integrated services team developed the site plan and infrastructure for this new facility, while strengthening connections to the Charles River Greenway and regional trail network. We designed multi-use paths between the new facility and the stream corridor, connecting new on-site trails and walkways with existing and planned off-site networks. This work closed long-standing gaps in connectivity that the Town identified in its master plan. In addition, our transportation team focused on multimodal mobility with a complete streets design approach that included wider sidewalks and a new signalized crossing, to enhance safety, accessibility, and mobility.
VHB’s long-standing relationships with the owners and knowledge of Watertown’s development process enabled the team to meet critical milestones and keep this project on track. Constructed with rooftop solar arrays and ultra-efficient building mechanical systems, 99 Coolidge achieved LEED v4 Gold certification.
