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.

PLAN: Newmarket, The 21st Century Economy Initiative

Active Status

Downtown & Neighborhood Planning Type

Sep 27 2023 Last Updated Date

Coastal Flood Resilience Guidelines & Zoning Overlay District (Article 25A)

In Process Status

Waterfront Planning Type

Sep 25 2023 Last Updated Date

Squares + Streets

In Process Status

Comprehensive Planning Type

Sep 20 2023 Last Updated Date

Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning Initiative

In Process Status

Policy Planning Type

Jun 20 2023 Last Updated Date

Boston Mass Timber Accelerator

Active Status

Policy Planning Type

Feb 22 2023 Last Updated Date

Article 64 Zoning Amendment

In Process Status

Policy Planning Type

Feb 07 2023 Last Updated Date

142 Shawmut Avenue Disposition Planning

In Process Status

Disposition / Development Planning Type

Sep 01 2022 Last Updated Date

151 Lenox Street Disposition Planning

In Process Status

Disposition / Development Planning Type

Sep 01 2022 Last Updated Date

Frederick Douglass Peace Garden

In Process Status

Disposition / Development Planning Type

Apr 01 2022 Last Updated Date

Article 37 Green Building and Climate Resiliency Guidelines

Active Status

Policy Planning Type

Feb 15 2022 Last Updated Date