Development Projects

Project at 1200 Soldiers Field Road to bring new housing to Allston

Housing: 58 residential units, ten income-restricted units

Jobs: Approximately 71 construction jobs

Community: Bike parking, roof deck, public realm improvements

Sustainability: Passive House, LEED Gold

Located in Allston, this new, six-story building will include 58 homes, ten of which will be income-restricted. This project aligns with the Western Avenue Corridor Study and Rezoning, adopted by the Board in 2022, which encourages the development of multi-family housing along Soldiers Field Road. As part of the community benefits and mitigation for this project, it will contribute new sidewalks in the vicinity to enhance pedestrian safety, as well as a bikeshare dock on site. In addition, the project will contribute $25,000 to the Department of Conservation and Recreation in support of open space in the area, and $49,000 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system. Residents will also benefit from a subsidized MBTA pass for the first year that they live there.

34-36 Pratt Street project to build housing in Allston

Housing: 39 residential units, seven income-restricted units

Jobs: Approximately 42 construction jobs

Community: Bike parking, close proximity to public transportation

Sustainability: Green space, preservation of tree canopy, energy-efficient building

This project will convert two residential buildings in Allston into 39 new homes, seven of which will be income-restricted. The homes will be a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. The new six-story building will feature bike parking and improved sidewalks to support the goals of the Allston-Brighton Needs Assessment and the Allston-Brighton Mobility Plan. The project will contribute $10,725 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system. 

New hotel, restaurant space to be built at 275 E Cottage Street in Dorchester

Housing: 42 hotel rooms/extended stay suites

Jobs: Commercial space, approximately 38 construction jobs

Community: Providing a new place for tourists to stimulate the local economy

Sustainability: Net Zero Carbon, all-electric building

Located near the corner of Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester, this project will build a new six-story, 42-room hotel with extended stay suites. The project will connect to the adjacent development, creating a large restaurant space on the ground floor. The restaurant will also have a presence on the rooftop. The project will provide an alternative to short-term rentals in private apartments throughout the neighborhood, while also providing a new place for tourists to stay and support the local businesses in the area. Public realm improvements will include wider sidewalks, as well as new street trees. The project will make a $3,258 contribution to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare program. 

9 Chelsea Street project to build new, transit-oriented housing in East Boston

Housing: 120 residential units, 22 income-restricted units

Jobs: Approximately 73 construction jobs, retail space

Community: Public realm improvements

Sustainability: Passive House, LEED Gold

This project will build a new, mixed-use building including 120 new homes, 22 of which will be income-restricted. The units will be a mix of studios, one-, and two-bedrooms. The ground floor will include retail and amenity space, and the building will also include a roof deck for residents. This will be a transit-oriented development, as it is located between the Maverick and Airport MBTA stations. The project aligns with the goals of PLAN: East Boston by providing ground floor retail to activate Maverick Square, and by supporting a pedestrian-friendly environment. The project will contribute new and wider sidewalks in the vicinity of the new building, as well as bike parking, and $49,000 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system. The project will also contribute $103,000 to the Boston Transportation Department to support the implementation of the City’s Maverick Square Transportation Action Plan.