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Trinity Financial tentatively designated as the developer of the Austin Street Parking Lots
The BPDA released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment and long-term ground lease of the Austin Street Parking Lots. Trinity Financial has been tentatively designated as the developer.
Any questions about the RFP can be submitted by email to Natalie Deduck, Real Estate Development Officer, at [email protected].
Summary & Goals
The Boston Planning & Development Agency ("BPDA") is issuing a DRAFT Request for Proposals ("RFP") for the redevelopment and long-term ground lease of the Austin Street Parking Lots, located between Rutherford Avenue and I-93 and the Galvin Memorial Park and the Gilmore Bridge. At the request of the community, the BPDA is posting a DRAFT for community review. The BPDA will be seeking proposals to create a mixed-use development that, in conformance with PLAN: Charlestown, will bring a mix of housing, with an emphasis on affordability, to the Charlestown area along with community-driven ground floor activation and open space.
DRAFT Request for Proposals Austin Street Parking Lots
Responses to RFP for the redevelopment of the Austin Street Parking Lots
The BPDA released a RFP for the redevelopment and long-term ground lease of the Austin Street Parking Lots. Two proposals were received.
Proposals for the redevelopment of Austin Street can be viewed on a 3D web app, allowing both designs to be experienced in an immersive and realistic way.

Learn more about the RFP
The BPDA would like to respond to some of the common themes and questions that have been raised through the public comment process regarding the draft RFP for the Austin Street Parking Lots.
Response to Public Comments - DRAFT Request for Proposals Austin Street Parking Lots
Past Engagement
Austin Street Parking Lots Developer Presentations | Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Recording | Presentation | Proposals 3D web app
Austin Street Parking Lots RFP Discussion Meeting | Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Recording | Chat Transcript | Presentation
Austin Street Parking Lot Scenarios Meeting | Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Recording | Presentation
Austin Street Parking Lots Visioning Workshop | Thursday, October 27, 2022
Recording | Presentation | Jamboards