Vision Plan
The Vision Plan for the future of MCI Concord is now live! This is a significant milestone in our collective effort to reposition the historic prison site as a sustainable, vital district that is connected to its community, natural surroundings, the region, and its history.
Assembled collaboratively with the community over the course of spring 2025, this plan reflects hundreds of perspectives alongside broad analysis of the opportunities and constraints of this complex site. Community memory and voice are integral to the vision as motivators and inspiration for a site future that meets current and future needs and aligns with community values. This plan lays the groundwork for how we as a town should consider potential futures for the site.
The MCI Concord Advisory Board, in close partnership with local leaders, Concord residents, and stakeholders, is committed to ensuring that future development of this catalytic site reflects the values, needs, and aspirations of those it is meant to serve. This is an ongoing conversation, and we invite you to continue to engage with us about your perspectives on the development scenarios presented here. Together, we can turn this opportunity into a lasting legacy for future generations.
Note: The Vision Plan was published on September 15, 2025. There will be further developments from the MCI Concord Advisory Board that will not be captured in the report.
See the report and appendices in the links below:
Note: You will need to download the Vision Plan: Appendices to be able to view due to file size.
Concord-Carlisle League of Women’s Voters: First Friday - MCI Concord & the Road Ahead
A hybrid presentation, followed by a panel discussion with members of the Advisory Board & Town Staff. The session covered key issues such as the scenarios in the Vision Plan, possible zoning changes, and the wastewater treatment plant. To view the recording, please click here.
October 3, 2025 | 10-11:30AM | Concord Free Public Library, Goodwin Forum, Concord, MA
Community Scenarios Workshop: In-Person Sessions 1 & 2
An in-person open-house style workshop was held to learn about site scenarios and help set final priorities for the MCI Concord Site.
May 28, 2025 | 3-5PM & 6-8PM | Gerow Park, Concord, MA
Community Visioning Workshop: In-Person Session 1
An in-person open-house style workshop was held to learn about site scenarios and help set final priorities for the MCI Concord Site.
April 30, 2025 | 3-5PM | Gerow Park, Concord, MA
Past Events
Past workshops and events held as a part of the Visioning Phase. Associated materials can be viewed on the Resources page.
Community Scenarios Workshop: Online
An online workshop was held featuring a short presentation to learn about site scenarios and to give feedback that will help set final priorities for the MCI Concord Site.
May 29, 2025 | 7-8PM | Via Zoom
Community Visioning Workshop: In-Person Session 2
An in-person open-house style workshop was held to learn about site scenarios and help set final priorities for the MCI Concord Site.
April 30, 2025 | 6-8PM | Harvey Wheeler Community Center, Concord, MA