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Orient Heights Redevelopment

Neighborhood
East Boston
Land Sq. Feet
653,763 sq ft
Gross Floor Area
375,000 sq ft
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Project Description
The proposed project consists of the demolition of 289 of the existing 331 BHA owned residential units and the construction of 289 direct replacement units in a combination of townhomes and mid-rise buildings and the renovation of 42 townhouse units. The proposed changes to the previously approved project include the modernization of existing rowhouses along south side of Faywood Avenue, redistribution of townhouse units from a proposed townhouse building into a proposed midrise building, creation of additional public open space on north side of Faywood Avenue, demolition of existing community use building, and creation of community use spaces throughout the Project Site.

Project Phase

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  • Letter of Intent
  • Under Review
  • Board Approved
  • Under Construction
  • Construction Complete

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