co-creating a more equitable future for our youth, our planet and for Somerville.
two most urgent problems facing Somerville today…
to solve these, we need a new approach
Climate Climate Crisis Crisis
Source: Somerville High School DLab
Climate Crisis Social Welfare
8000+ CONVERSATIONS IN 5 YEARS with Somerville residents, business owners, entrepreneurs, local youth, parents, grandparents, non profit organizations, climate activists, elected officials and more. “For the next 5 years Somerville will need a better strategy for housing and jobs for young people” “This city is a place for opportunity” WARD 3 resident
“The city is growing. Growth is always good.” WARD 6 resident
"Somerville has to look at the city’s Microgrids, we need to partner with geothermal." WARD 4 resident
“Community is important to youth" WARD 1 resident
WARD 2 resident WARD 1 resident
"I can get my cultural foods" WARD 1 resident
"The development will improve the lives of people in the city"
"A community is a place where a person can be safe, where we are each other’s keepers."
“Somerville is a diverse place that is full of life” WARD 7 resident
"The city makes immigrants feel welcome"
WARD 2 resident WARD 4 resident
Community Development Priorities
Youth-Driven, Multigenerational Community Center Affordable Housing Trust Job Creation Climate and Equity Priorities Social Impact Fund
We believe we're doing a good thing here and we would like to do more of it.
Principle
Existing Tenant Map of Campus
SOMERNOVA Today
Benefits & Square Footage
$133 M
Total Benefits
1.9M sqft Somernova
1.2M sqft Somernova
$49 M
Total benefits
Current Fabrication Zoning * Linkage fee as of Spring 2023
Proposed Climate + Equity Overlay
1.9m SF
Total new development
50,000
Early Stage Incubator & Sandbox Space
25,000 SF
Community Center
400+
Bike parking spaces
8,000 SF
Daycare
0.6
Parking ratio*
52,480 SF
Open Space
100+
New Trees
68,000 SF Placemaking and Retail uses
170+
Native Plant species
* Commercial Uses
PROGRAM SUMMARY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES
Youth-Driven, Multigenerational Community Center
$30 MILLION
25,000SF facility including a 10x year operating budget. A place where community, culture and industry intersect. A youth-driven multi-generational community space connecting people of all ages, backgrounds through immersive learning, cultural experiences and fun. Working in partnership in Somerville Education Foundation (SEF), Somernova is committed to empowering young people with the resources and tools they need to thrive.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES
Youth-Driven, Multigenerational Community Center
Community Dinner
Experiential Learning
Place for Fun & Friends
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES
Social Impact Fund
$5.5 MILLION
The Fund will leverage the growing climate economy to benefit Somerville’s most vulnerable families and residents. Together with community leaders and industry experts, we will generate measurable social and environmental impact while building community wealth. We will be inviting experts and advocacy from every stakeholder to prioritize the distribution of funds. These funds will help support the most vulnerable communities in Somerville.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES
Equity
Somernova’s campus expansion is designed to bring innovation and resources to people and people to innovation through access, opportunity, and pathways to jobs.
POLLINATOR CORRIDOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES
Climate
CAMPUS ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS
POLLINATOR CORRIDOR
CAMPUS CORRIDOR
Co-create with us! Office Hours: 1st and 3rd monday of October and November. 6-7PM Visit: Somernova.community or write to us at community@somernova.com