- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/13/25
- 02/14/2025
- 195 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent meeting of the Boston Planning and Development Board, attention was given to affordable housing developments and climate resilience initiatives. projects were reviewed with a focus on addressing the city’s housing crisis and implementing sustainable practices.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/4/25
- 02/05/2025
- 90 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Planning and Development Board meeting focused on the discussion of the Phase 2 redevelopment of the L Street Station on Summer Street in South Boston, highlighting a variety of architectural and public realm considerations. The project aims to develop a mixed-use space encompassing residential, hotel, office, and retail uses on a substantial 6.8-acre portion of the site, with a total of approximately one million gross square feet.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/3/25
- 02/03/2025
- 27 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Planning and Development Board meeting centered on a proposed ordinance aimed at regulating third-party food delivery services, particularly those that use mopeds and scooters, to address safety on Boston’s streets. This proposed legislation would require delivery platforms like DoorDash, GrubHub, and Uber Eats to obtain permits from the city’s transportation department.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 01/27/2025
- 27 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Boston Planning and Development Board meeting, a substantial $35 million grant from the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was announced. This funding is part of the broader goal of electrifying the entire fleet to promote environmental sustainability and improve community health.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 12/12/24
- 12/13/2024
- 254 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Planning and Development Board convened to consider an array of development projects and zoning amendments aimed at addressing housing needs and enhancing public infrastructure across the city. Central to the meeting were discussions on converting underutilized office spaces into residential units, approving new residential projects, and emphasizing community involvement in urban planning. The board also reviewed changes to the zoning code and new guidelines for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to adapt to Boston’s evolving landscape.