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In response to community advocacy, the BPDA released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop four affordable homeownership units at 104 Walter Street in Roslindale. On August 19, 2021, the BPDA awarded Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston tentative designation for the development of this parcel.

Public Process:

Materials from the February 23, 2021 community meeting:

The RFP was released on April 7, 2021 and responses were submitted on May 19. We received two proposals:

The BPDA hosted a community meeting on June 17, 2021 for the two proponents to present to the community. Meeting materials are available below. 

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