Quincy Center’s Next Chapter: 1620–1630 Hancock Street

Boston Global Investors, DiMella Shaffer, and H+O Structural Engineering are advancing a new six-story, mixed-use multifamily development in the heart of downtown Quincy. Located at 1620–1630 Hancock Street, the podium project combines two parcels into one unified site, 150 apartments, ground-floor retail, and below-grade parking to the city’s revitalized center.

20241011 Med red brick 5 Photo — Renderings courtesy of DiMella Shaffer.

Reviving the Core of Quincy Center

For years, this stretch of Hancock Street remained underused within Quincy Center’s revitalization district. To activate the site, the City of Quincy transferred ownership of 1620 Hancock Street to Boston Global Investors, enabling its merger with the privately owned 1630 Hancock Street next door.

"It was $500,000 saved on a $24M project. That is real money, right?"
- Dave Traggorth, Causeway Development

Building Smarter in the Urban Core

The design brings residential living above street-level shops and restaurants, with structured parking built into the footprint to make better use of valuable land.

20241011 Med red brick 14 Photo — Renderings courtesy of DiMella Shaffer.

20241011 Med red brick 18 Photo — Renderings courtesy of DiMella Shaffer.

What’s Next

With approvals in place, the team is advancing design and preparing for construction. Our structural system provides a cost-efficient structure for 150 new apartments in a market where supply remains tight.

At H+O, cost-informed structural design defines how we deliver. We align design intent with cost management so projects stay predictable – in both scope and budget. If you’re planning a large-scale residential or mixed-use development, contact H+O for cost-efficient design, protecting your pro forma from day one.