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The Dolben Company, Inc. begins pre-leasing The Gradient, Weymouth

Weymouth, MA The Dolben Company, Inc. has begun pre-leasing at The Gradient. Gradient is a new 242-unit community. The community is located near Rte. 3, a commuter transit station (South Weymouth MBTA), and shopping. Gradient is owned by Arbor Weymouth Residential Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of Dolben and Upton + Partners LLC; this is the companies’ first joint venture.

Gradient features two four-story, 79-unit podium buildings with underground parking, two three-story, 28-unit garden-style buildings, and 28 townhomes. Apartment features include vinyl plank flooring in the living, dining and kitchen areas, fully equipped kitchens with stone countertops and stainless appliances, and generously sized, fully-tiled bathrooms. Community amenities include a clubhouse with a casual workspace environment equipped with Wi-Fi and a coffee/refreshment bar, a fitness environment with exercise equipment as well as space for yoga and stretching classes, and a premium-level resident entertainment space offering a cook’s kitchen, dining area, and living space. 

Gradient also offers a pet-care space, bicycle storage, and underground garage parking. The first building will be ready for occupancy in October.  

Andrew Dolben, executive vice president at Dolben, said, “We are thrilled to have partnered with Upton + Partners to have brought Gradient to life. The community is ideally located, and with such a wide variety of apartment styles, there is something for everyone. Based on the strong initial demand for our newest apartment homes, we are looking forward to an expedited lease-up.”

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