Boston Public Improvement Commission Pauses Charlestown Intersection Project for Stakeholder Review

Overview: The Boston Public Improvement Commission met on September 12, 2024, chaired by Jascha Franklin-Hodge, to discuss various public works projects across the city. Key highlights included a proposal for significant pedestrian safety improvements in Charlestown and a new development in West Roxbury.

Boston Public Improvement Commission Considers Pedestrian Infrastructure Enhancements Amid Growing Safety Concerns

Overview: The Boston Public Improvement Commission convened on August 20, 2024, to address several significant infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on pedestrian safety improvements and the integration of green energy initiatives. The meeting featured discussions on proposals affecting key areas in the city, including Charlestown, the Ashmont Busway, and a battery storage facility at Mystic Station.

Boston Approves Infrastructure Projects Amidst Utility and Construction Updates

Overview: The Boston Public Improvement Commission has sanctioned a series of infrastructure proposals, including utility installations, specific repairs, and architectural licenses that will affect various neighborhoods within the city.

Boston Residents Challenge Utility Pole Installations

Overview: At a recent Boston Public Improvement Commission meeting, community members voiced concerns about proposed utility pole installations by Eversource Energy and Verizon New England. The primary issues discussed were the impact on accessibility and neighborhood aesthetics, as well as the necessity of the installations themselves. Additionally, a lease proposal by Cambridge Network Solutions for a cable TV system in Brighton underwent a smooth progression, set for a future public hearing.

Boston Sees Development with New Multifamily and Cultural Projects

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Boston Public Improvement Commission, developments were discussed that promise to reshape parts of the city with multifamily housing, commercial space, and cultural enhancements. Among the key items, two projects stood out: the demolition and redevelopment of a site in Roxbury into a mixed-use building with residential units and a bakery, and the construction of a 22-story multifamily building with condo units and retail space in Boston’s theater and cultural district.