Zom Living Is Back With An Updated South Shore Plaza Housing Proposal
BRAINTREE, MA — Zom Living's initial proposal for an apartment-based project near Braintree's South Shore Plaza was met with mass resistance from the former mayoral administration and locals alike.Now, with a new administration in place and a renewed interest in the town's finances, including the $18 million deficit, Zom has returned with a new proposal they say takes the criticism from locals into account.The new proposal includes a smaller housing development with plans for a four-story building with 325 apartments, 33 of which would be affordable housing units. A separate, 16,000 sq. ft. property will contain proposed commercial space as part of the plan.This new proposal also contains a bigger buffer between the surrounding Braintree neighborhoods and the new development, which would shift slightly from the original site and take up 10 acres between Lakeside Drive and South Shore Plaza.The Residences at South Shore, the name of the project, would contain apartments ranging from studios to two-bedrooms. An internal parking garage would include 475-spaces for both residents and retail customers.The new proposal also includes a residents-only pool and open space that includes a walking and bike path that the public can use.Simon Properties, who owns the mall, is also on board to develop the commercial project.Zom officials say the development could provide substantial cash for Braintree, a potentially important factor for a community that just passed its first affirmative tax override vote by a wide margin to address the town's budget deficit."The development will generate over $550,000 net real estate tax revenue for Braintree annually and is expected to contribute approximately $2.4 million in initial building permits and other utility connection fees," officials said on the newly updated website for the project.Zom has scheduled an ice cream social for Friday which company officials are calling a meet and greet for locals to get an initial grasp of the new project. The event is scheduled for 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Braintree Highlands Community Playground.The article Zom Living Is Back With An Updated South Shore Plaza Housing Proposal appeared first on Braintree, MA Patch.
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