The Boston Planning & Development Agency board has granted approval for two significant real estate projects: a 240-unit residential development in Charlestown and the initial phase of a multi-building complex in Longwood. The Charlestown project will add 240 new residential units to the neighborhood, marking a notable expansion of housing options in the area. Details…
A recent surge in housing development proposals is prompting city leaders and residents to reconsider the influence of state housing policy on local planning decisions. The issue is part of a broader national debate, as communities across the country grapple with the balance between state mandates and local autonomy in housing development. The National Observer…
A proposal has been introduced for a seven-story residential building in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner neighborhood. The planned development would bring 103 new apartments to the area, utilizing a site that is currently a parking lot. The project’s advancement is contingent upon approval of rezoning by Town Meeting voters. Without this zoning change, the proposed development…
A new 20-unit apartment building is being proposed for Western Avenue in Allston, adding to the ongoing surge of denser development along the corridor. The proposal marks the latest in a series of projects that are reshaping Western Avenue, an area that has seen significant transformation in recent years. The site is currently occupied by…
A local developer has announced plans to convert a historic building dating back to the 1920s into a new apartment complex in Mission Hill. The proposal outlines the transformation of the former nursing home property into a 114-unit residential development. The project aims to repurpose the existing structure, which has stood for nearly a century,…
