d4497698-b56e-4792-a8a5-b2c964b91c98 ]]> Mayor Wu, Chief Shen Celebrate Dr. Landsmark The Planning Department this month recommended approval of a new office-to-residential conversion project representing approximately 219,200 square feet (SF) to the BPDA Board. The approved project will create 255 new homes, including 52 inco […]

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT cd571301-5c9c-4176-b78e-5c3173f77973 ]]> New affordable housing moves forward in Dorchester Planning Department staff this month announced the launch of the Planning Academy to the BPDA Board. The Planning Academy will be an interactive learning experience for Boston residents to learn more about planning and development, and […]

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT a2bab7d1-c476-40ea-8f14-93aa219a0a61 ]]> Affordable housing in Brighton, Jamaica Plain, and Mattapan moves forward The Planning Department this month recommended approval of the City’s first hotel project to be permitted under the new Net Zero Carbon Zoning. In total, staff recommended approval of five new development pr […]

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT 2a597cd4-980f-4da5-beb4-6f9cb7094cfd ]]> New citywide zoning will also modernize the development review process, make Boston more climate resilient The City of Boston Planning Department this year made its first substantial changes to the development review process in decades, continued comprehensive zoning reform of the City, […]

]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT a758bcd7-59f0-4f19-b8a8-815519428b97 ]]> Program far exceeds expectations for number of units and permitting speed and efficiency Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the extension of the City’s successful Office to Residential Conversion Program ahead of its scheduled expiration at the end of this month. The program, which […]

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT 684733b8-c57e-4067-b053-b6242cb4c8e4 ]]> Affordable housing moves forward in Charlestown, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, and Roxbury The Planning Department this month recommended approval of real estate actions to advance the redevelopment of Parcel M in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park and Pier 5 in the Charlestown Navy Yard, and re […]

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT 74209039-8880-45d7-8141-4e4841dd9a71 ]]> The Planning Department this month recommended approval of new Squares + Streets zoning districts, a new ten-year Institutional Master Plan for Northeastern, and eight new development projects representing approximately 671,353 square feet (SF). All were approved. The newly approved developme […]

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT 74d0eabb-8052-42c2-a612-fe92d26b7477 ]]>  Up to $275,000 will be available in this round The 1350 Boylston Street project approved by the BPDA Board on December 19, 2013 resulted in a community benefit contribution of $545,000 for the Fenway neighborhood. This is the first of two funding rounds. Up to $275,000 will […]

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT bfe652b5-afc0-4a9e-a13d-deae046b2954 ]]> The Boston Zoning Commission today approved comprehensive zoning updates for Downtown Boston for the first time in more than 30 years. This new zoning strengthens protections for Downtown’s historic and cultural assets, streamlines the conversion of old office buildings, and enables the […]

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT 83eb3af2-2a6f-410d-86c0-cadc4446187e ]]> The Planning Department this month recommended approval of new flood protection measures and improvements to the Article 80 development review process, and advanced a Citywide Needs Assessment. Staff also recommended approval of two new development projects representing approximately 166,241 […]

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