Utile's Plan to Remake Watertown Square Featured in CNU's Public Square

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18 October 2025

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Robert Steuteville writes in CNU’s Public Square about Utile’s work with Speck Dempsey and Stantec to transform Watertown Square. His article covers everything from the MBTA Communities Act mandate that sparked the project to the street redesign, form-based zoning, and a housing program that nearly triples the state’s requirements. With the City Council and Planning Board’s endorsement in hand, implementation is now underway.

Read the article and explore the full plan.

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