Downtown Woburn Revitalization and Zoning Update

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Downtown Woburn Revitalization and Zoning Update

About the Project

The City of Woburn is launching a comprehensive planning effort to reimagine the future of downtown. Supported by a Community One Stop for Growth grant, this project will evaluate zoning, land use, economic development opportunities, and transportation conditions to help guide long-term growth.

The City has hired a consultant team led by SGA and Redgate to work closely with City staff, residents, business owners, and community partners throughout the process.

This work will be coordinated with the FY 2029 traffic reconfiguration, which will improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and access to Woburn Common. Aligning zoning updates with these improvements ensures a cohesive and forward-looking plan for downtown.

Project Goals

  • Strengthen long-term economic vitality in downtown Woburn

  • Support mixed-use development and a wider variety of businesses

  • Modernize and streamline zoning regulations

  • Improve walkability, circulation, and public spaces

  • Coordinate planning with the FY 2029 traffic improvements

  • Highlight downtown’s natural, historic, and cultural assets

What the Project Includes

Community Engagement

  • Public meetings and workshops

  • Focus groups with residents, businesses, and organizations

  • Collaboration with the Woburn Chamber of Commerce and Woburn Redevelopment Authority

Data and Market Analysis

  • Demographic and workforce trends

  • Zoning and regulatory review

  • Economic and housing market conditions

  • Transportation and infrastructure analysis

Concepts and Visualizations

  • Potential mixed-use development scenarios

  • Streetscape and public realm improvements

  • Pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic circulation ideas

Implementation Plan

The final deliverables will include:

  • Recommended zoning updates

  • Strategies for housing, economic development, and business support

  • Integration with the FY 2029 traffic project

  • Short- and long-term action steps for the City

Public Visioning Session

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

City Council Chamber

What would you like downtown Woburn to look like? How do you envision the center’s future? Join us for the project’s first public visioning session and help shape the next phase of planning.

All community members are encouraged to attend.

Stay Involved

Updates, meeting materials, presentations, and project documents will be shared on this page as the project moves forward.

For questions, contact:
Casey Hagerty
Economic Development Manager
chagerty@cityofwoburn.com | 781-897-5817

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