--- title: 'Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan' url: 'https://dumontjanks.com/projects/basereuseplan' markdown: 'https://dumontjanks.com/projects/basereuseplan.md' date: '2026-09-17' description: 'DumontJanks has led a multi-year collaborative planning effort to transform a former military base outside Boston into a vibrant urban neighborhood. The…' taxonomy: category: - 'Landscape + Architecture' - 'Urban Mixed-Use' --- # [Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan](https://dumontjanks.com/projects/basereuseplan) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan](https://dumontjanks.com/images/7/2/9/0/0/729003ff3710d6799c6cfdf3a3c48b1eb7bc5adb-a.jpg) DumontJanks has led a multi-year collaborative planning effort to transform a former military base outside Boston into a vibrant urban neighborhood. The plan is rooted in the site’s natural ecology, restoring the historic stream as a unifying feature that connects wetlands north and south of the property. This central green space not only reestablishes vital hydrological systems and improves flood resilience, but also creates a civic spine for recreation and gathering. Supporting linear greens extend this system to the edges of the site, framing residential neighborhoods with accessible open space and ensuring a cohesive ecological and civic framework. Anchored by a nearby T station, the plan leverages access to regional transit to establish a robust multimodal mobility system. This transit connection enables higher density development consistent with state goals for transit-oriented growth, and supports a diverse mix of housing, local retail, and commercial space integrated around walkable blocks. A repurposed aircraft hangar from the former base offers a unique opportunity for a landmark public facility. Its scale and centrality make it an ideal anchor for the “Town Center,” reinforcing the open space and mobility frameworks while providing a shared civic identity. Phased development aligns restoration and construction with ongoing adjacent projects, proximity to utilities, and the availability of transit, ensuring that growth unfolds in a coordinated and sustainable manner. The total site program envisions approximately 6,000 homes of varied types, 500,000–600,000 gross square feet of commercial uses, and 50,000–100,000 gross square feet of local retail. A guiding principle of the plan is to create an integrated, mixed-income, and balanced residential community that reflects state aspirations for inclusive development. Ground-floor retail with upper-level housing and residential buildings with integrated parking maximize efficiency while contributing to an active street life. ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 1 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/7/c/3/8/c/7c38c2dccd2ddd18e87df8ba2cb6e92a8757535f-b.jpg) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 2 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/f/3/3/f/2/f33f21bfc8d4f4c46813687341f1c68ad344a96d-c.jpg) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 3 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/a/e/c/d/9/aecd99494f8fef41fdf10fce676351cfe8857ce4-d.jpg) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 4 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/b/6/f/a/d/b6fad93d0836bca957f05237f73cf9fa9b2199ce-e.jpg) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 5 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/8/e/9/6/9/8e969aad6e0b377fd11df8c7c856ba5507c6f04f-f.jpg) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 6 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/c/8/0/2/2/c802277ccd5439bc6fb17ac17c72352ed0d82a4f-g.jpg) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 7 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/4/c/d/8/e/4cd8e8abeb024501d94e1933b20fffad5ab3ae7e-h.jpg) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 8 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/a/a/b/7/2/aab725af072989cf3e6a87cc80af93c0d5d238c9-i.jpg) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 9 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/7/9/f/b/b/79fbb6de11c8f0a70d786a0e552aa443ea9147bf-j.jpg) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 10 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/f/f/2/9/2/ff2925d587f0044999107750b6488da1c930ee21-k.jpg) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 11 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/5/8/e/5/2/58e52472f5b6ce633798e64844ac00c0a1bb5b43-l.jpg) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 12 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/9/3/2/c/9/932c9f2e37664cdd184f40400a009ee5ce0c31e5-m.jpg) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 13 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/c/6/6/7/4/c66746c5ec5556c83d3fb718aedbcb29a2aad832-n.jpg) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 14 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/9/f/5/0/5/9f5058c17da5cba28273667c0e4bbebf53e86fb9-o.jpg) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 15 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/c/9/6/9/a/c969a36280470a20a7a6e0375eb91c75aa3508b9-p.jpg) ![Boston Metro Region: Base Reuse Plan — image 16 of 16](https://dumontjanks.com/images/6/a/1/5/1/6a151686ea3b2ab59c54e4e257b8a1234a2b0b5a-q.jpg) --- ## Navigation - Parent: [Projects](https://dumontjanks.com/projects.md) - Previous: [Boston 2024 Open Space Planning](https://dumontjanks.com/projects/boston2024.md) - Next: [Brandeis University Campus Entry and Circulation Study](https://dumontjanks.com/projects/brandeisuniversity.md)