Current Planning Initiatives

Below are all the active planning initiatives being coordinated by the Boston Planning & Development Agency's Downtown & Neighborhood Planning Department. Find more information inside each initiative, including details, associated files, and contact information.

Accessibility Guidelines and Checklist

Active Status

Policy Planning Type

Mar 06 2020 Last Updated Date

Article 37 Green Building and Climate Resiliency Guidelines

Active Status

Policy Planning Type

Feb 22 2024 Last Updated Date

Boston Inner Harbor Passenger Water Transportation

Active Status

Waterfront Planning Type

Mar 06 2015 Last Updated Date

Boston Mass Timber Accelerator

Active Status

Policy Planning Type

Feb 22 2023 Last Updated Date

Boston Smart Utilities Program

In Process Status

Energy Planning Type

Jan 06 2022 Last Updated Date

Cleary Square - Squares + Streets

In Process Status

Squares + Streets Type

Mar 13 2024 Last Updated Date

EcoDistricts

In Process Status

Downtown & Neighborhood Planning Type

Jan 25 2022 Last Updated Date

Fairmount Indigo Planning Initiative

In Process Status

Community Planning/Economic Development Type

Mar 08 2024 Last Updated Date

Fostering Transit-Oriented Development in Boston

Active Status

Policy Planning Type

Mar 06 2015 Last Updated Date

Hyde Park Neighborhood Design Overlay District

Active Status

Neighborhood Design Overlay District Type

Aug 09 2023 Last Updated Date