The most notable outcome from the meeting was the commission’s unanimous approval to convey a parcel on Amory Street in Roxbury to Urban Edge Housing Corporation. This decision follows a lengthy process that began with a public meeting in March 2019 and included strong community support for developing the site as open space. Urban Edge’s plan involves a phased development approach, with phase one focusing on initial site improvements, such as planting new shade trees and installing public benches. The project aims to preserve over 3,138 square feet of land as protected open space, creating a community gathering area and increasing the local tree canopy.

Additionally, the commission approved the tentative developer designation for the Boston Food Forest Coalition Inc. to develop community open spaces with edible plantings in Dorchester. This project addresses food insecurity in the neighborhood and includes features such as accessible pathways and raised garden beds.

Lastly, the commission granted a 12-month extension for ODJ Development LLC to complete pre-development processes for a housing project in Jamaica Plain. This project plans to offer 44 affordable homeownership units and revitalize underutilized parcels in the area.