Waltham, MA – Demolition and site work at 1265 Main Street in Waltham began almost two years ago and today the site is in full swing with construction crews laying foundations of the first buildings. The location, formerly known as the Polaroid Campus, is directly adjacent to Route 95/128 and with the site frontage stretching for almost a mile; it is a live billboard to the approximately 250,000 travelers that pass by the development daily.
A number of tenants including well-known brands and potential commercial residents have already been announced and several more are in discussions with the developer. The mixed-use development will feature retailers and hospitality tenants such as Market Basket, Marshalls, Bone Fish Grill, Jake n’ Joe’s, Starbucks among other recognizable names.
In May 2013, 1265 Main Street LLC selected Commodore Builders, a Newton based construction management firm, to begin construction on a cluster of retail projects located on the massive 122 acre site. The entire venture is currently undergoing its first phase of development; totaling an impressive 280,000 SF. Commodore began work in early June on the first 130,000 SF including the Market Basket Flagship store, Marshalls and two additional retail spaces at 5,000 SF each.
The buildings will consist of a steel shell with a masonry, glass and metal panel façade. Highlights of the design include detailed canopies and porticos that will require precision manufacturing for the metal and glass panels. Installation of steel began in July and the project is progressing smoothly, with completion of the first phase slated for early 2014.