Project contact:

For questions or concerns, please contact Terry Crowley at 617-796-1006 or via e-mail at tcrowley@newtonma.gov.

• View the complete approved plans
• View an overview presentation of the final plans

For the latest construction updates, please visit the web page from the Department of Public Works.

https://www.newtonma.gov/government/public-works/west-newton-village-enhancements

Project Goals

•Maximize safety and convenience for all travel modes

•Enhance Pedestrian Experience, the Village Character, and the Business Climate

•Benefit the environment

Community Engagement

The plan has been developed with robust input from the West Newton community and businesses along with the guidance of the three Ward 3 Councilors in 2016-2017. There have been four phases of public involvement:

Phase 4 – Detailed Design Plan (Jan-Nov 2017): For most of 2017 the project team focused on detailing out the recommended concept with the requisite engineering focus. During this period, the team worked across all City departments, and with businesses and residents to discuss refinements. Adjustments were made as a result of these discussions, reflecting the importance of balancing the needs of many users and activities in a lively destination like West Newton Square.

Phase 3 – Recommended Concept (Nov 2016-Jan 2017): The project team presented the recommended concept to the West Newton community and businesses in both an evening and morning meeting. In these meetings we have heard overwhelmingly positive feedback and excitement. On January 3rd, 2017 we presented the same recommended concept to the Council at a committee of the whole.

Phase 2 - What do you think of the options? (Sept-Oct 2016): The project team presented two concept plans and received substantial feedback in the public meeting and via email. Overwhelmingly there was support for one option, with protected bike facilities, that we then built upon.

Phase 1 - What do we need to know? (June-August 2016): The project team heard about inspiration places, ideas for West Newton’s future, and experiences with West Newton Square.