Marlborough Hills

Developers Atlantic Management sought SMMA’s guidance in assessing the potential of a real estate opportunity in Marlborough, MA. Their vision was to transform an underutilized and outdated office park into a new mixed-use development with a focus on sustainability and economic viability.

The team worked with local stakeholders to gain permission for mixed-use zoning that would increase the site’s development potential. After a successful master planning effort, SMMA led the site design and permitting of new commercial, residential, hotel, and retail spaces for the revitalized campus.

The Marlborough Hills master plan anticipated the redevelopment of existing buildings and potential sale of land for new development. Knowing that any redevelopment would be tenant-driven, SMMA’s design emphasizes flexibility. The tenant spaces share common access and infrastructure but function independently.

The plan approved by Marlborough City Council comprises 980,000 square feet of commercial offices, 30,000 square feet of retail space, a 350-unit residential development, and a 140-room hotel. It also includes shared parking and a trail system linked to the City’s Open Space and Recreation Plan.

As a large-scale project, Marlborough Hills required an intensive review of its environmental impact. The team used energy modeling to estimate potential savings from various building energy-efficiency measures and resulting emissions reductions. This was a critical step in complying with with the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA).

The site was designed to offer an abundance of options to tenants.

In spring 2014, AvalonBay Communities began construction of a residential development at Marlborough Hills. Meanwhile, Minneapolis-based CSM Corporation retained SMMA’s civil engineers and landscape architects to design and permit a Hilton Garden Inn hotel, for which construction began in Summer 2014.

SMMA also led the design for Cytiva’s new Northeast headquarters at Marlborough Hills. The 180,000-square-foot facility includes labs, manufacturing space, and corporate offices.

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