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This is the website for the City of Boston’s new Planning Department, which launched on July 1. The staff and many responsibilities of the Boston Planning & Development Agency have moved to the Planning Department of the City of Boston including planning & zoning, urban design, development review, and real estate divisions. Please excuse any misalignment you may see on our site as we transition to the City. Learn more

Current Planning Initiatives

East Boston Neighborhood Design Overlay District

Active Status

Neighborhood Design Overlay District Type

May 12 2021 Last Updated Date

Harrison-Albany Corridor Strategic Plan (South End)

Active Status

Downtown & Neighborhood Planning Type

Jan 19 2021 Last Updated Date

Jackson Square Planning Initiative

Active Status

Downtown & Neighborhood Planning Type

Mar 06 2020 Last Updated Date

Back Bay / South End Gateway Project Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

In Process Status

Community Planning/Economic Development Type

Mar 06 2020 Last Updated Date

Thoreau Path Site Improvements

Active Status

Downtown & Neighborhood Planning Type

Mar 02 2020 Last Updated Date

Christian Science Plaza Revitalization Project Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)

In Process Status

Economic Development/Planning Type

Mar 02 2020 Last Updated Date

Stuart Street Study (Back Bay)

Board Approved Status

Downtown & Neighborhood Planning Type

Mar 02 2020 Last Updated Date

South Boston Rezoning Initiative

In Process Status

Downtown & Neighborhood Planning Type

Aug 20 2019 Last Updated Date

Hyde Park Retail Market Study

Active Status

Downtown & Neighborhood Planning Type

Feb 22 2019 Last Updated Date

Performing Arts Facilities Assessment

In Process Status

Public Realm Planning Type

Nov 20 2018 Last Updated Date