1188 Bennington Street project to create new homes and retail space in East Boston
Live: 40 housing units, seven income-restricted
Work: About 50 construction jobs, four permanent jobs, two commercial retail spaces
Connect: Close proximity to public transit
Sustain: More than 4,000 square feet of open space, 2050 zero-net carbon
Located in East Boston, this project will build two five-story, mixed use buildings containing housing and retail. Of the 40 residential units, seven will be income-restricted. The project will contribute new publicly accessible open space, and needed public realm improvements that include rightsizing the intersection of Bennington Street, Leyden Street, and Walley Street as envisioned in PLAN: East Boston. These two buildings will also market their retail space to local residents looking to establish their small businesses. The project will contribute $10,000 to Belle Isle Marsh or other parks in the neighborhood in support of open space
24-34 Notre Dame Street project will build 26 homeownership units in Roxbury
Live: 26 homeownership units, four income-restricted
Work: About 30 construction jobs, local construction contracts to be awarded
Connect: Community room and common roof deck, over 5,000 square feet of open space
Sustain: EV charging stations, LEED Gold
Located in Roxbury, this project will build a new five-story building containing 26 new homeownership units, four of which will be income-restricted. As part of the community benefits for this project, the project will contribute $26,000 to the Boston Recreation Department’s City’s Fund for Parks in support of greenspace located in Roxbury, as well as $7,150 towards the City’s bikeshare program. Public realm improvements from this project will include improved sidewalks, and lighting and landscaping to improve the pedestrian experience.
Project at 1208C VFW Parkway in West Roxbury will contribute 55 new housing units to neighborhood
Live: 55 residential units, nine income-restricted units
Work: Approximately 60 construction jobs
Connect: Pedestrian connection to Baker Street, courtyard open space, rooftop green space
Sustain: LEED Gold
A new five-story residential building will create 55 new homes in West Roxbury, nine of which will be income restricted. The unit mix will include one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. The project will also include bike parking for residents and visitors, as well as electric bike charging stations. As part of the mitigation for this project, the developer will build a new pedestrian connection to and from nearby Baker Street. In support of the City’s bikeshare system, the project will contribute $15,125 to the Boston Transportation Department. The project will also contribute $20,000 towards the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s City’s Fund for Parks for the upkeep of Billings Field.
100 Charles Park Road project in West Roxbury will create two buildings with 121 residential units
Live: 121 residential units, 20 income-restricted units
Work: About 125 construction jobs
Connect: 19,000 usable open space, enhanced pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure
Sustain: LEED Gold, EV charging stations
What is currently a parking lot and vacant building will be turned into much needed housing in the West Roxbury neighborhood. Two five-story buildings will contain 121 residential units in total, including 20 income-restricted units. This project will include a number of public realm improvements such as new street trees, sidewalk improvements, and the redesign and
construction of the Charles Park Road, Rivermoor Street, and Gardner Street intersection. In support of open space, the project will contribute $100,000 to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s City’s Fund for Parks for maintenance at nearby Millennium Park. The project will also contribute $49,000 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the City’s bikeshare program, and will also provide a new Blubikes station on site.
150 Centre Street project will build 100 percent income-restricted housing near Shawmut MBTA Station
Live: 72 income-restricted units
Work: Easy access to Downtown, approximately 80 construction jobs
Connect: Close proximity to MBTA Red Line, streetscape and safety improvements
Sustain: EV charging stations, rooftop solar, LEED Gold, all electric building
Located across the street from the Shawmut MBTA station, this project will build a new four-story, 100 percent income-restricted building in Dorchester. This transit-oriented development will provide 72 income-restricted units, which will be a mix of studios, one, two, and three-bedroom units. This project will support city goals by providing higher-density housing near public transit. The project will also include public realm improvements, and a Bluebikes station on site.
Allston project at 175 North Harvard Street will build new home for American Repertory Theater, housing for Harvard students and staff
Live: 275 housing units for students and staff
Work: Space for the American Repertory Theater, more than 60 permanent jobs, approximately 430 construction jobs
Connect: Dedicated bike lanes, bike parking spaces, new Bluebikes station
Sustain: Will be carbon neutral by 2026, carbon free by 2050
Located on the Harvard University campus in Allston, this project, made possible by an amendment to the university’s Institutional Master Plan, will create new housing for Harvard graduate students, faculty, and staff within a new 13-story building, as well as a new Center for Performance and Creativity for the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.). Although located outside of the Western Avenue Corridor Rezoning (WACRZ) study area, the project is consistent with many of the goals of the plan, including: supporting the growth of housing in Allston, and encouraging the creation of new and preservation of existing spaces dedicated to arts and culture. The A.R.T. Center for Creativity and Performance will provide opportunities responsive to the needs and feedback of neighbors in Allston-Brighton, and expand arts programming offerings to the community. In support of open space, this project will include dozens of new street trees and improved landscaping throughout the development. In addition, the project will create a connection to Smith Field, and it will contribute $300,000 to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for future improvements to the field. In support of the City’s bikeshare program, the project will fund a new Bluebikes station on site with a contribution of $173,376 to the Boston Transportation Department. The A.R.T. will also provide a number of benefits to the surrounding community including: public art programming, neighborhood focused events, discounted tickets to performances, and the expansion of the Learning Lab program to Brighton High School.
In addition to these projects, the board approved:
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The renewal and extension of the Emerson College IMP.
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The renewal and extension of the Boston College IMP.
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The renewal and extension of the Tufts University Health Sciences Campus IMP.
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The disbursement of grants totaling $180,000 across five arts and culture organizations identified through the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture’s Cultural Space Fund program, and drawing said disbursements from the Channel Center Project Fund.
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The disbursement of grants totaling $274,825 across 2 community organizations, and drawing said disbursements from the Boston College Neighborhood Improvement Fund.
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The disbursement of grants totaling $390,000 across 22 community organizations located in South Boston, and drawing said disbursements from fund contributions made by the Summer Street Hotel, Parcel K, 20 West Fifth Street, 200-204 Old Colony Avenue, and 765 Third Street projects.