A State-of-the-art general
distribution facility
Overview
Falcon Landing is an approved 524,000 square foot state-of-the-art general warehouse/distribution facility adjacent to the Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport in Westfield, Massachusetts.
The project will construct one warehouse building on a 126-acre parcel situated between Falcon Drive and North Road (Route 202). All access to and from the site is exclusively off Falcon Drive.
The development will include 362 parking spaces to accommodate two employee shifts and 322 tractor trailer spaces. The project team is developing the site as a speculative or “spec” building, meaning that a pre-lease is not in place with a tenant. The site is being actively marketed to secure a suitable tenant.
Falcon Landing has incorporated valuable community feedback from previous proposals brought forward for this site and has prioritized the protection of environmental resources while reducing the intensity of the building’s use.
Site Plan
- 524,000 SF general distribution facility
- Access exclusively from Falcon Drive
- Reduces parking area by 30% compared to past proposals
- Preserves mature trees and increases density of perimeter plantings
- Ensures that grassland priority habitat areas are protected
- Commits to using 100% electric heat and hot water
- Drastically reduces water consumption by 67% compared to past proposals
- Creates new tax revenue and job opportunities for Westfield
- Building is positioned completely outside of the water resource protection zone
- Incorporates stringent stormwater management practices
Community Outreach
Our community outreach team has prioritized proactive engagement with stakeholders throughout the permitting and pre-construction phases. These efforts have yielded valuable input and changes incorporated into our approved site plan. We look forwards to continuing to work closely with the community.
Past Public Meetings
February 6th, 2024
January 16th, 2024
December 19th, 2023
December 13th, 2023
Schedule Subject to Change
*Subject to Finalizing Traffic and Design Plans
Background
Historically, the now vacant parcel was part of the famed Digital Equipment Corporation’s manufacturing facility. The industrial use facility employed 445 people and closed in 1993. The Digital Equipment facility, which also included 1111 Southampton Street now owned by Winstanley Enterprises, has been used for industrial use including the storage and parking of vehicles and equipment.
Target had sought state and local approvals in 2005 and 2022 for a cold storage supply chain facility after purchasing land from the Westfield-Barns Regional Airport. In 2022 Target’s proposed development received a certificate from Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs (EOEA) in compliance with the Massachusetts Environmental Protection Act (MEPA). Target then withdrew their local zoning application and secured a location in Windsor, CT.
In August of 2023 the Winstanley Enterprises / NorthPoint Development team began efforts to develop a scaled-down distribution facility at this location. The site’s industrial zoning supports warehouse use which continues to have steady demand in the region. The project has received both state (EOEA) and local permit approvals.
2001 Aerial Imagery
About Us
Winstanley Enterprises LLC (Winstanley) is leading the joint-venture team pursuing this development. The family-owned and operated commercial development company has been a property owner in Westfield since 2018 when they purchased 1111 Southampton Road.
Winstanley owns and operates 12.5 million square feet of commercial real estate and are one of the largest local landlords of commercial properties in New England. Winstanley’s local presence and commitment to listening to the community will be bolstered by the national, industry-leading experience of NorthPoint Development.
Established in 2012, NorthPoint Development is a Kansas City-based firm, specializing in industrial real estate and multi-family development. Their developments have created more than 73,000 jobs across the United States and have made significant philanthropic contributions to communities.