495 Dorchester Avenue

Project

495 Dorchester Avenue

Mixed Use

South Boston, MA | 2030

  • 312.8K GSF
  • 3 Companies
  • 2 Professionals

About

The new 495 Dorchester development will include a 237-unit market rate, 16-story residential building and a new 7-story, 94-unit income-restricted midrise building for seniors joined by a shared podium. The Proposed Project will contain approximately 326,000 square feet of gross floor area, including approximately 11,710 square feet of ground-floor retail / commercial space and 88 below-grade parking spaces. Access to shared amenities within the planned senior community include a gym, social activities, retail services, and newly created open space.

Project Owner

Core Investments, Inc.

Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?

Net Zero Ready

Project Size in GSF

312.8K

Category of height

High-Rise

Number of residential units

331

How is the building all-electric for heating?

Air-source Heat Pump

Is the service hot water all-electric?

Yes

What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?

Air-source heat pump

On-site renewable energy

0%

Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?

Unknown

Site EUI Energy Use Intensity is the amount of energy a project uses per square foot over the course of a year. Site EUI = Annual Energy Use (kBtus) / Building(s) Area (ft²) / One Year (yr)

22.8 kBtu/sf/year

The EUI is

Modeled

What is the climate zone for this project?

5A Cool Humid

Project Team

Energy / Sustainability Consulting
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