A New Village Emerges on Technology Hill as First Residents Arrive

September 24, 2026 - 11:05

There are apartment complexes that are fit into empty urban spaces, and then there is what is taking shape on a hill overlooking Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.

The first residents have started moving into what is being described as a village rather than a standard housing development. The project sits on a rise of land that was once largely undeveloped, and it now offers views of aircraft arriving and departing from the nearby airport.

Planners behind the effort say the goal was to create a neighborhood with its own identity, not just a cluster of buildings. Early arrivals have begun settling into their units, and construction crews continue work on remaining sections of the site.

The location places residents close to the airport and major roads, which could appeal to people who travel often or work in the area. It also raises questions about noise and how the community will grow in the coming years.

For now, the village on the hill is moving from a plan on paper to a place where people are living, unpacking boxes, and getting to know their neighbors.