- MA
- Suffolk County
- 04/12/2024
- 92 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: Boston’s latest community meeting on the renovation of White Stadium in Franklin Park centered on a comprehensive transportation plan aimed at benefiting Boston Public School (BPS) students, local residents, and businesses while addressing the concerns of the Jamaica Plain neighborhood.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/26/24
- 03/26/2024
- 23 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Planning and Development Board meeting focused on the expansion of the city’s Open Streets initiative, with the inclusion of High Park and extended event hours being the highlight. The initiative, which has seen success in various neighborhoods, is aimed at enhancing community engagement and inclusivity. The mayor underscored the initiative’s role in community building and introduced the open Newberry project, a multi-weekend variation of the Open Streets events. The chief of community engagement and other speakers, including a representative from Events by Emily and the chief of streets, expressed enthusiasm for the High Park expansion and the joy it brings to the community, emphasizing efforts to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/14/24
- 03/15/2024
- 394 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Planning and Development Board recently convened to tackle various development projects and zoning initiatives poised to transform the city’s landscape. Among the most consequential topics was the squares and streets Citywide Planning and Zoning initiative, a comprehensive reform that aims to expand housing options, support small businesses, and improve the co-benefits of development in mixed-use areas of the city. The initiative, which seeks to update zoning options to support squares and streets areas, underscores the city’s dedication to anti-displacement policies, affordable housing, and climate resilience.
