The proposed Demonstration Project in Watertown Square — which includes a parking garage, a residential building, retail space, and green open space — will be discussed by the City Council on Aug. 10 at the Watertown Library. See more information provided by the City of Watertown, below.
The City Council, sitting as the Redevelopment Authority, is hosting a hybrid meeting to have an initial discussion regarding the Demonstration Project plan. We encourage you to join and participate in the meeting.
No votes will be taken and no decisions will be made at this meeting. This is intended to be an initial discussion among the City Council (sitting as the Redevelopment Authority). An agenda will be released closer to the meeting. The topic of the meeting will be about the drafted Demonstration Project plan, which tested the feasibility of development in Watertown Square, specifically in the area behind the Square’s CVS, and between Church Street, Summer Street, and Mount Auburn Street.
The test fitted options for the area include a centralized parking garage, housing, and green space. We encourage you to learn more by visiting the virtual open house about the project and watching the presentation from the City Manager done back in April.
Meeting Details
Date: Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Watertown Free Public Library; 123 Main St., Watertown, MA. In the Watertown Savings Bank Room
Joining Virtually: You can watch the meeting live on WCA-TV or join by Zoom to participate in this hybrid meeting.
Get Caught Up on the Drafted Plan & Virtual Open House!
The Demonstration Project plan was released to the community in April 2026, and the City hosted an open house for the community to learn more and share feedback in May. We encourage you to learn more about the plan and experience the open house at home!
Read the Drafted Demonstration Project Plan
Questions? Feel free to reach out!
Email the team directly at team@watertownsquareimprovements.com. Or you can contact the City by dialing 311 in Watertown or by calling 617-458-8311.