Project Timeline

Follow 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