Assembly Row is a vibrant neighborhood featuring approximately five million square feet of residential, office, and retail space along the Mystic River. Federal Realty Investment Trust transformed this underutilized industrial parcel into a thriving destination. VHB worked alongside Federal Realty and multiple stakeholders to develop a comprehensive master plan—including onsite roadways and new utility infrastructure—sustaining a decade-long development project. We continue to manage the design and permitting for this project’s success and support Federal Realty’s growth and goals for this transit-oriented development.
Assembly Row
Somerville, MA
![A giraffe statue welcomes visitors outside of the Lego store at Assembly Row.](/globalassets/experience/markets-we-serve/real-estate/mixed-use/assembly-row/assembly-row_1.jpg)
![Visitors walk along the sidewalk near the Lego store at Assembly Row.](/globalassets/experience/markets-we-serve/real-estate/mixed-use/assembly-row/assembly-row_2.jpg)
![Visitors enjoy outside seating at Assembly Row.](/globalassets/experience/markets-we-serve/real-estate/mixed-use/assembly-row/assembly-row_3.jpg)
Client
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Federal Realty Investment Trust
Services
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Civil Engineering
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Construction Monitoring
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Environmental Services
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Highway/Roadway Design & Engineering
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Land Survey
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Low Impact Development Design
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Permitting
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Stormwater Design & Engineering
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Traffic Signal Design & Engineering