Converting a commuter parking lot into 60 mixed-income apartments built to Passive House energy efficiency standards, while providing sustainable affordable housing near transit.
The Waterfield Lot in Winchester, Massachusetts currently serves as commuter parking for the adjacent MBTA stop in the core of the Town of Winchester. The parcel is being developed as mixed use, including affordable housing, retail, community amenity space, and a combination of resident and public parking.
The development is pursuing Passive House certification as part of its commitment to setting a high bar for sustainability. This energy-efficient building standard will be complemented by additional sustainable features including electric vehicle charging stations and bike parking, positioning the project as a model for environmentally responsible development.
The new program is organized around a central courtyard that connects the MBTA station to the various elements, accessed through a gateway that fills the gap the current lot leaves in the town’s fabric. The project also proposes roof terraces that will include outdoor spaces for residents, community gardens, and solar panels. An existing commercial building on site will be converted to community amenities.
