Zoning Commission Hearing

Said map amendment would amend “Map 1Q, Fenway Neighborhood District,” by adding the designation “IMP,” indicating an Institutional Master Plan overlay district to the existing zoning of land located at 1249 Boylston Street in the Fenway.  Said First Amendment would allow for the renovation of 1249 Boylston Street into academic space with approximately 1,800 square feet of ground floor space used for retail space.

Said First Amendment would allow to refine the design and scope of the Project to improve its overall feasibility. Notably, the Proposed Project is consistent with the height, density, and parking limitations set forth in the previously approved PDA No. 93. The Proposed Project consists of a total of up to 640,000 square feet of gross floor area, comprised of life sciences/office/research and development space and other commercial or activated uses, first floor retail/restaurant/commercial/activated space; and up to 381 parking spaces in a below-grade garage.

The Proposed IMP will allow BU to move forward with three Proposed Institutional Projects (“PIPs”):  1) Renovation of Warren Towers: This project will enhance BU’s largest undergraduate residential facility while maintaining on-campus student housing and ensuring a conducive living and learning environment for its students; 2) Construction of a new Pardee School of Global Studies: A new academic building that aligns with BU’s commitment to academic excellence, global engagement, and providing state-of-the-art facilities for interdisciplinary studies; and 3) Renovation of Mugar Memorial Library: Enhancing the BU’s largest and most central library on campus is crucial for supporting the evolving needs of its academic community and fostering a culture of research and learning.