While Greater Boston’s life science development boom has transformed many neighborhoods but so far bypassed urban centers such as Roxbury. To change that, developers brought in a relatively unique source of financing.
A bank renovation project launched Gregory Minott’s entrepreneurial career at age 18 and piqued his interest in architecture. Now, leading Boston’s DREAM Collaborative, he’s trying to build new pathways for Black professionals in architecture and more inclusive city planning.
The designated developer of the Blair lot property in Roxbury’s Nubian Square is adding possible life science tenancy to its strategy as it kicks off permitting for a 348,320-square-foot project.
A diverse development team will lead the 329,000-square-foot development of a 2-acre city-owned parking lot in Roxbury’s Nubian Square into a new retail and cultural hub.
