Condo Project Proposed at Dorchester American Legion Property
A defunct American Legion post in Dorchester’s Adams Village would be replaced by 24 residential units under a redevelopment plan submitted by a South Boston developer.
Allston Development Pitches 145 Units for ‘Car-Free Living’
A Burlington-based luxury home builder unveiled plans for its second Boston development, replacing an Allston industrial building with 145 apartments designed for “car-free urban living.”
58 Apartments Replace Plan for New WBZ Studios
A Brookline developer is seeking to build 58 housing units on an Allston parcel once envisioned for a new WBZ-TV headquarters.
New England Development Redesigns Bunker Hill Mall Project
After a four-year hiatus, New England Development submitted a redesign of its plans for 240 apartments at Charlestown’s Bunker Hill Mall property.
109-Unit Project Proposed Near Maverick Square
A real estate development company founded by the former Keurig Dr. Pepper CEO proposes a large residential project near Maverick Square in East Boston.
Extended-Stay Hotel Proposed in Savin Hill
The developer of a recently completed Savin Hill apartment building is seeking to redevelop a neighboring property as a 42-unit extended stay hotel.
New Developer Switches to All-Affordable Project in West Roxbury
What was originally envisioned as a largely market-rate housing development in West Roxbury is being taken over by B’nai B’rith Housing for an all-affordable project.
165 Apartments Proposed on JP-Roslindale Border
A Dedham developer unveiled designs for 165 apartments in a 7-story building near the Forest Hills station on the MBTA’s Orange Line.
Boston Set to Extend Residential Conversion Program
Developers would get another 12 months to submit office to residential conversions and qualify for tax breaks under a proposal by Boston Planning Department leadership.
Suffolk Outlines Changes to Newmarket Campus
New England’s largest construction manager has a future project close to home in its pipeline: renovations to its Roxbury headquarters that would create new amenities for employees and visitors while improving security.
Mattapan Developer Submits Blue Hill Ave. Proposal
A Mattapan nonprofit unveiled a proposal for 51 apartments on a cluster of parcels that have sat vacant for more than two decades off Blue Hill Avenue.
Opponents Urge ‘No’ Vote on Pivotal Downtown Rezoning
Opponents of Boston’s downtown “Skyline” rezoning proposal are mounting a last-minute campaign as it heads to a vote of the Boston Planning & Development Agency board of directors Thursday.
‘On the Square’ Plans Unveiled in Dorchester
A Dorchester nonprofit unveiled plans to demolish its own headquarters to create a $38 million mixed-use development, including 41 affordable housing units.
State Rep. Says Changes to Hyde Park Project ‘Seem Punitive’
Developers removed all 41 affordable units and a group of community benefits from a proposed 204-unit Hyde Park apartment project as it heads to the Boston Planning & Development Agency board for a vote this month.
Zoning Change Reduces Power of Design Commission
Changes designed to accelerate approval of housing projects and building conversions were incorporated into the Boston zoning code in the first step in a revamp of city’s development review process.
96-Room Hotel Proposed in Allston
City Realty Group submitted a proposal for a 96-room hotel catering to business travelers and visiting student families in Allston.
Streamline Approvals to Build More Housing, Boston Survey Finds
Boston needs to further streamline its permitting to accelerate housing development and fight displacement, according to comments received in response to the city’s first-ever anti-displacement plan.
Personnel File – No. 411
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Commercial-to-Residential Project Proposed in Orient Heights
A developer of several East Boston projects is proposing reuse and expansion of an Orient Heights commercial property as a 28-unit apartment complex.
Allston Developer Wants to Add 48 Apartments
The owner of an Allston development site is seeking approval for an additional 48 housing units after acquiring a neighboring property.
