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The Cleary Square plan will determine a public investment and growth-focused vision for the area focused on the central commercial blocks and transit assets. It is one of the first plans being developed as part of Squares + Streets, a new planning and zoning initiative that will focus on housing, public space, arts and culture, small businesses, and transportation in neighborhood centers and along main streets.
Latest Update
In December 2025, the Zoning Commission adopted a text amendment to Squares + Streets zoning which added two new districts and made minor changes to four of the six existing Squares + Streets districts.
This amendment was based on feedback and a zoning petition from Hyde Park residents submitted during the Squares + Streets planning process for Cleary Square. The amendment met the residents’ request for more zoning options for small-scale commercial areas.
Cleary Square Draft Plan Recommendations
Over the past year, we have worked with the Cleary Square community to develop draft recommendations for the Squares + Streets Plan. Please review the recommendations packet and boards linked below, which outline and illustrate ideas for Art + Culture, Small Business Development, Housing, Land Use, Transportation, and Open Space & Resiliency. As we refine these ideas, we want to hear from you. Please share your thoughts by filling out the Draft Recommendations Survey linked in the "Get involved" section below.
Draft Recommendation Boards
English | Haitian Creole | Spanish
Draft Reception Packets
English | Haitian Creole | Spanish
Resources
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Cleary Square Plan Primer
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Cleary Square Zoning Existing Conditions Report
Engagement
Click on the event date to view details and materials.
Cleary Square: Squares + Streets Public Meeting
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Virtual Meeting
Cleary Square: Squares + Streets - Draft Plan + Zoning Map - Public Meeting
POSTPONED: Thursday, April 24 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Virtual Meeting
Cleary Square - Scares + Treats - Ideas Reception
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Youth Visioning Workshop
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Small Business Focus Group
August 8, 2024
Cleary Square - Zoning Districts Deep Dive
August 1, 2024
Cleary Square Visioning Workshop (All themes)
June 5, 2024
Visioning Workshop at Little Haiti
May 30, 2024
Cleary Square Visioning Workshop (All themes)
May 29, 2024
Haitian Creole Office Hours at Fan Fan Bakery
May 21, 2024
Spanish Speaking Visioning Workshop
May 23, 2024
Office Hours at Rincon Caribeno
May 15, 2024
Cleary Square - What We’ve Heard So Far
April 8, 2024
Cleary Square Educational Workshop - Housing
March 25, 2024
Community Walking Tour - Cleary Square Main Streets
March 24, 2024
Cleary Square Educational Workshop - Zoning
March 18, 2024
Pop-ups
Friday Office Hours
Cleary Square Open House
February 25, 2024
What makes Cleary Square a great place to live, work, play, shop, or visit?
Over the course of the spring and summer, staff will be available at several community events to engage with you about the Cleary Square Plan. Check out the "Stay Connected" section for engagement notifications and our calendar to check out upcoming Cleary Square Squares + Streets engagement activities.
Language Access
The City of Boston is committed to making Squares + Streets as inclusive and open a process as possible. As part of this effort, we intend to offer interpretation and translation services at our key public meetings and engagements and ensure that key materials and updates are provided in Spanish and Haitian Creole. If you need any of these materials or information in an additional language, please email [email protected].