Marlborough, MA Marlborough Economic Development Corp. (MEDC), issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of five parcels, located on Lincoln and Mechanic Sts. in the French Hill neighborhood. MEDC is seeking developers who are interested in building a mixed-use project that would further the revitalization of the neighborhood by creating a mix of housing units and commercial and retail spaces. 

The 2.33-acre site is currently under agreement by MEDC and the city. The area is zoned under Automotive (CA) and Business (B) classifications, but a new zoning overlay district, which will seek to encourage higher density, mixed-use projects that enhance walkability and cycling, is being planned to support any future developments.

“We are very excited at the prospect of reviving this long-vacant parcel of land into a thriving new development,” Harris said. “We hope this RFP will be the catalyst for the revitalization of the French Hill neighborhood, but we also want to ensure that any new development will aim to preserve the area’s historic appeal.”