Exciting News from the West End
Nearly all new development projects are exciting, but a slate of proposals to turn a single-story library site in Boston into 90 or more affordable homes is worth cheering on with extra intensity.
Eight Teams Vie to Build West End Housing
An offering to redevelop the Boston Public Library’s West End branch attracted eight proposals that could create over 100 new affordable housing units and new civic space.
Nine Teams Seek Seaport Housing Development Rights
Life science developers have snatched up most of the recent available properties in Boston’s Seaport District, but a publicly-owned parcel that’s been designated for workforce housing is receiving a strong round of interest.
BPDA OKs Bunker Hill Housing Revamp, Six Other Projects
In addition to Redgate’s large revamp of the South Boston Edison power plant site, the Boston Planning & Development Agency board of directors approved six other projects at its meeting last night.
Morrissey Boulevard Development Cluster Expanding
Accordia Partners’ plans for a nearly 6 million square-foot development in Dorchester join a series of high-profile projects bringing large-scale multifamily units, office space and hotel rooms to the Morrissey Boulevard corridor.
Permitted Allston Project with Robotic Garage Sold for $31M
A permitted Allston multifamily project blocks from the just-approved Allston Square and the proposed Allston Landing mega-project has been sold for a $31 million.
Pennsylvania Developer Buys Suffolk Microunit Dorm For $75M
An Allston micro-apartment building that’s been used as dormitory space by Boston University and Suffolk University for the last three years has been acquired by a Pennsylvania developer for $75 million.
