bc2dde94-57f3-4f15-adda-7f28acc69117 ]]> Staff provide informational update on Anti-Displacement Action Plan The Planning Department this month recommended approval of two new development projects representing approximately 49,735 square feet (SF). Both were approved. The newly approved development proposals will create 82 new hom […]

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT 8805d2fb-1eef-4a9a-ac30-9ed0b46dfcc3 ]]> Mayor Michelle Wu today proposed targeted, time-limited tax abatements for four previously approved market-rate housing developments that could unlock 1,400 homes, including more than 180 income-restricted homes, and support an estimated 1,582 jobs across Boston. The proposal is the latest st […]

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT 7870caa6-08e6-447b-9faa-b4debf82de75 ]]> The City of Boston Zoning Commission this week adopted new zoning for Small Clean Energy Infrastructure to comply with the Massachusetts State Climate Act. This new zoning establishes a ‘Consolidated Local Permitting process’ in line with State law and Boston’s own climate r […]

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT 1acde05d-e554-460b-98e1-5b25648cb843 ]]> The Planning Department this month recommended approval of new zoning for infrastructure such as solar panels and wind turbines. The Department also recommended approval of four new development projects representing approximately 398,998 square feet (SF). All were approved. The newly approved […]

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT bdd9dcba-e4c6-45a6-ac23-04c9de50f9d2 ]]> The Planning Department this month recommended approval of seven new development projects representing approximately 531,254 square feet (SF). All were approved. The newly approved development proposals will create 501 new homes, including 82 that are designated income-restricted, and will su […]

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT 0a05b11a-7d64-400d-b7b8-d51fd98bb385 ]]> Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the nomination of Felicia Jacques to the BPDA Board. Jacques currently serves as the Principal Developer and Manager for Maloney Development. The new appointment, which would fill a vacant seat on the Board most recently held by Dr. Ted Landsmark, will need t […]

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT 43a1633f-7f1e-4be5-a49a-14d26958c30d ]]> The City of Boston this week celebrated the graduation of the first ever cohort of the City’s Planning Academy. City staff developed and led the Planning Academy to equip residents from different backgrounds and neighborhoods with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to meaningfully hav […]

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT 6865d93c-cd79-4fda-8067-0cf28f7bfb7b ]]> The Planning Department this month recommended approval of the final designation of a public parcel at 48 Townsend Street in Roxbury to become a community garden. In addition, staff recommended approval of five new development projects representing approximately 1,479,026 square feet (SF). Al […]

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT cd4a270f-e1a5-4964-a21f-8c1338a53676 ]]> The Zoning Commission today adopted new zoning for the Chinatown neighborhood, as well as comprehensive new zoning for signs in the City of Boston. The new zoning for Chinatown will make it easier for people to open small businesses, protect the historical row houses in the neighborhood, and […]

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT 2c8df145-97bf-4c6f-b3c8-726ce88421ed ]]> The City of Boston today announced the return of ‘Color Flows’ to Winter Street in Downtown Crossing, and the expansion of the program to Liberty Tree Plaza in Chinatown. Over the next few months, these areas will be transformed by colorful art installations, food trucks, and cult […]

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