Project TimelineFollow key milestones for the West Newton Armory redevelopment New residents start moving into the West Newton Armory. — Summer 2026 (estimated) Construction begins to create 43 new permanently affordable apartments to the West Newton Armory. — Spring 2025 (estimated) Third Zoning Board of Appeals hearing. — January 11, 2023 Second Zoning Board of Appeals hearing. — December 7, 2022 First Zoning Board of Appeals hearing. — October 19, 2022 Public open house held at the West Newton Armory. — August 1, 2022 Project Eligibility Letter received from the Department of Housing and Community Development. — June 22, 2022 Virtual Meet the Developer presentation introduces the team and project to the Newton community. Click here to see the slides or click here to watch a recording of the presentation. — January 26, 2022 The West Newton Armory redevelopment featured in Boston Globe. Click here to read the article. — December 22, 2021 Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announces Metro West-Civico as redevelopment partner for the West Newton Armory. Click here to see email announcement. — December 16, 2021 Metro West-Civico submit a RFP response for the West Newton Armory. The City receives seven total responses. — September 30, 2021 The City releases a request for proposals (RFP) to solicit bids to redevelop the Armory into 100% permanently affordable housing. — July 1, 2021