Boston Redevelopment Authority News

Planning advances Sign Code updates, new Chinatown zoning, more than 430 homes converted from vacant office space

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

]]> The Planning Department this month recommended approval of a new sign code, updated Chinatown zoning, and the tentative designation of development teams to redevelop public sites for middle-income housing. In addition, staff recommended approval of six new development projects representing ap […]

Planning Department Advances Harvard ERC District and Greenway Plan

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

]]> Plan provides framework for future ERC phases The Planning Department today successfully advanced the Harvard ERC District and Greenway Plan for approval and adoption by the BPDA Board. The plan provides a framework for the ongoing development of Harvard’s 30 acre Enterprise Research […]

Planning advances affordable housing in Charlestown, Longwood Medical Area, and Roslindale.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

]]> Harvard ERC District and Greenway Plan adopted The Planning Department this month recommended approval of the Harvard ERC District and Greenway Plan. In addition, staff recommended approval of four new development projects representing approximately 1,738,114 square feet (SF). All were appr […]

Planning Department Advances Largest Downtown Office-to-Residential Conversion

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

]]> 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 […]

Planning Department Launches First Boston Planning Academy for Residents

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

]]> 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 […]

Planning Department Advances First Hotel Project Under Net Zero Carbon Zoning

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

]]> 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 […]

City of Boston Planning Department Advances Zoning Reforms in Support of New Housing, Small Businesses

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

]]> 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, […]

Mayor Wu Announces Extension of Office-to-Residential Conversion Program as It Surpasses 1,500 New Homes

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

]]> 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 […]

Planning Advances Redevelopment of Public Land in the Marine Park and Charlestown Navy Yard

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

]]> 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 […]

Planning Department Advances Squares + Streets Amendment, Northeastern Institutional Master Plan, New Affordable Housing

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

]]> 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 […]