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Official Bluesky account for the City of Boston’s Planning Department. Planning a more resilient, affordable, and equitable city together. bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 02/10/2026

Learn more the Neighborhood Housing Zoning Initiative through this StoryMap (storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/cf33...) and share your thoughts through this survey (survey123.arcgis.com/share/23841b...)

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NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING

Updated residential zoning in Hyde Park, Roslindale, and West Roxbury

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 02/10/2026

This filing is part of the Article 80D Institutional Master Plan Review process for the proposed plan, which includes an opportunity for you to learn about the plan & submit comments. Notice of any upcoming public meetings will be posted on the plan website. www.bostonplans.org/projects/ins...

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New England Conservatory of Music IMP | Bostonplans.org

Institutional Master Plan (IMP) review is required for hospitals, colleges, and universities with over 150,000 SF of gross square feet of property.

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 02/10/2026

An Institutional Master Plan Notification Form (IMPNF) has been filed with the Planning Department for the New England Conservatory of Music Institutional Master Plan, located in the #SouthEnd. The filing was submitted on 10/01. bpda.app.box.com/s/5ttyzx1b62...

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2026-10-01_Institutional Master Plan Notification Form (IMPNF)_New England Conservatory IMP 2026-2028.pdf | Powered by Box

Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 02/10/2026

The Planning Department is soliciting nominations for the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) for the proposed 88-91 Commercial Wharf project. If you are interested in serving on the IAG for this project, please reach out to the project manager. www.bostonplans.org/projects/dev...

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88-91 Commercial Wharf | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 02/10/2026

Linked below is a copy of the Letter of Intent (LOI) for the proposed 88-91 Commercial Wharf project located in #NorthEnd which was received on 10/01. bpda.app.box.com/s/c7npgaf8nz...

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 02/10/2026

Have questions about Neighborhood Housing? Staff will be available to answer your questions tomorrow from 9 AM - 1 PM at the Roslindale Farmer's Market (4225 Washington Street). Stop by!

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 02/10/2026

West Roxbury residents! Stop by Sugar Bakery (1884 Centre St) today from 12-2 PM for office hours with our staff and ONS Liaison Ben Tayag to ask any questions related to the Neighborhood Housing Zoning Initiative. Learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

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West Roxbury Neighborhood Housing In-Person Office Hours | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 01/10/2026

This amendment to the Zoning Code is focused on updating the zoning definitions for dimensional requirements, such as building height, yards, building lot coverage, and more to make them easier to understand and better aligned with current practice and city planning goals.

Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 01/10/2026

A revised draft of the Updates to Dimensional Definitions and Code Structure amendment is out now! This revised draft reflects changes made in response to public comments we received this summer. Find slides summarizing the most important changes here: www.bostonplans.org/planning-zon...

Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 01/10/2026

Join us from 6-8 PM today for virtual office hours to ask questions related to the draft updates to Article 68 and Map 4F. These updates will allow for Planned Development Areas to be proposed within the Waterfront Manufacturing Subdistrict. Learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

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Updates to Article 68 and Map 4F Office Hours #2 | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 29/09/2026

This filing is part of the Article 80D Institutional Master Plan Review process for the proposed plan, which includes an opportunity for you to learn about the plan & submit comments. Notice of any upcoming public meetings will be posted on the plan website. www.bostonplans.org/projects/ins...

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University IMP | Bostonplans.org

Institutional Master Plan (IMP) review is required for hospitals, colleges, and universities with over 150,000 SF of gross square feet of property.

Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 29/09/2026

An Institutional Master Plan Amendment has been filed with the Planning Department for the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University Institutional Master Plan, located in #LongwoodMedicalArea and #MissionHill. The filing was submitted on 9/28. bpda.app.box.com/s/evg6ytnya8...

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2026-09-28_Institutional Master Plan Amendment (IMP Amendment)_MCPHS University IMP 2024-2026.pdf | Powered by Box

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 29/09/2026

There will be a virtual public meeting tonight from 6-8 PM to discuss the proposed 25 Supertest Street project in #Charlestown. Register and learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

A rendering of the proposed 25 Supertest Street project in Charlestown.

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 29/09/2026

There will be a virtual public meeting tonight from 6-8 PM to discuss the proposed 59 Meridian Street project in #EastBoston. Register and learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

A rendering of the proposed project at 59 Meridian Street in East Boston.

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 29/09/2026

This filing is part of the Article 80E Small Project Review process for the proposed project, which includes an opportunity for you to learn about the project & submit written comments. Notice of any upcoming public meetings will be posted on the project website. www.bostonplans.org/projects/dev...

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79 Essex Street | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 29/09/2026

A Small Project Review Application (SPRA) has been filed with the Planning Department for the 79 Essex Street project, located in Chinatown. The SPRA was submitted by Beacon Communities LLC on 9/24. bpda.app.box.com/s/i1hpnymolk...

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2026-09-24_Small Project Review Application (SPRA)_79 Essex Street_2.pdf | Powered by Box

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 28/09/2026

There will be a public meeting tonight from 6-8 PM regarding proposed tax abatements for three projects in Allston. This tax relief would allow these projects to begin construction in the next year and add critically needed housing. www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

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Allston/Brighton 121B Project Meeting | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 28/09/2026

Join us from 6-8 PM today for virtual office hours to ask questions related to the draft updates to Article 68 and Map 4F. These updates will allow for Planned Development Areas to be proposed within the Waterfront Manufacturing Subdistrict. Learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

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Updates to Article 68 and Map 4F Office Hours #1 | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 28/09/2026

Here are the public meetings and office hours being held by the Planning Department scheduled for this week! More details: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

City of Boston Planning Department
PUBLIC MEETINGS
SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK
MONDAY
- Allston/Brighton 121B Project
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- Updates to Article 68 and Map 4F Office Hours
TUESDAY
59 Meridian Street
- 25 Supertest Street
THURSDAY
- Updates to Article 68 and Map 4F Office Hours
FRIDAY
- Neighborhood Housing: Roslindale In-Person Office Hours

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 28/09/2026

This filing is part of the Article 80B Large Project Review process for the proposed project, which includes an opportunity for you to learn about the project & submit written comments. Notice of any upcoming public meetings will be posted on the project website. www.bostonplans.org/projects/dev...

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140 Providence Street | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 28/09/2026

A Project Notification Form (PNF) has been filed with the Planning Department for the proposed 140 Providence Street project, located in #BackBay. The PNF was submitted by VBG St James LLC on 9/25. bpda.app.box.com/file/2488054...

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2026-09-25_Project Notification Form (PNF)_140 Providence Street.pdf | Powered by Box

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 25/09/2026

What development projects are going on in your neighborhood? Check out what has been proposed, approved, and constructed here: www.bostonplans.org/projects/dev...

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Development Projects & Plans | Bostonplans.org

Development Projects and Planned Development Areas (PDAs) that the Development Review division is coordinating.

Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 25/09/2026

Roslindale residents! Stop by the Boston Public Library - Roslindale Branch (4246 Washington St) today from 12 PM-2 PM for office hours to ask any questions related to the Neighborhood Housing Zoning Initiative. Learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

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Roslindale Neighborhood Housing In-Person Office Hours | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 22/09/2026

Join us for virtual public meeting tonight at 6-7:30 PM to hear about a proposed text amendment to Article 68 that allows for Planned Development Areas in the South Boston Neighborhood Zoning District’s Waterfront Manufacturing Subdistrict. Learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

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Update To Zoning Article 68 and Map 4F | Public Meeting | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 22/09/2026

There will be a joint IAG and public meeting tonight from 6-8 PM to discuss the proposed 222 Friend Street project in the #WestEnd. Register and learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

A rendering of the proposed 222 Friend Street project in the West End

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 22/09/2026

There will be a virtual public meeting tonight from 6-8 PM to discuss the proposed 105 Beach Street project in the #LeatherDistrict. Register and learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

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105 Beach Street Public Meeting | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 21/09/2026

Have questions about Neighborhood Housing? Staff will be available to answer your questions virtually at office hours tonight from 5-7 PM. Learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

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Neighborhood Housing: Virtual Office Hours | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 21/09/2026

Here are the public meetings and office hours being held by the Planning Department scheduled for this week! More details: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

City of Boston Planning Department
PUBLIC MEETINGS
SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK
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MONDAY
- Neighborhood Housing: Virtual
Office Hours
TUESDAY
- 105 Beach Street
- 222 Friend Street
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- Update To Zoning Article 68 and Map 4F Public Meeting
FRIDAY
- Neighborhood Housing: Roslindale In-Person Office Hours

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 18/09/2026

The Planning Department this month recommended approval of two new development projects representing ~49,735 sq ft. Both were approved. The newly approved development proposals will create 82 new homes, including 11 that are designated income-restricted. www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 18/09/2026

Hyde Park residents! Stop by the Boston Public Library - Hyde Park Branch (35 Harvard Ave) today from 10 AM-12 PM for office hours with our staff and ONS Liaison Zoë Petty to ask any questions related to the Neighborhood Housing Zoning Initiative. Learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

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Hyde Park Neighborhood Housing In-Person Office Hours | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 17/09/2026

Based on the recommendation of the Planning Department, the BPDA Board of Directors approved the 2062 Dorchester Avenue project to build 20 homeownership units in #Dorchester www.bostonplans.org/projects/dev...

A rendering of the BPDA Board approved 2062 Dorchester Avenue project in Dorchester

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 17/09/2026

Based on the recommendation of the Planning Department, the BPDA Board of Directors approved the 697 Cambridge Street project to build 42 homes in #Brighton www.bostonplans.org/projects/dev...

A rendering of the BPDA Board approved 697 Cambridge Street project in Brighton

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 17/09/2026

Learn more the Neighborhood Housing Zoning Initiative through this StoryMap (storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/cf33... ) and share your thoughts through this survey! (survey123.arcgis.com/share/23841b... )

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NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING

Updated residential zoning in Hyde Park, Roslindale, and West Roxbury

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 17/09/2026

The BPDA Board of Directors will meet for their monthly meeting today at 3:30 PM. You can stream it on bit.ly/2DJM7AE, watch live on Boston City TV, or watch in person in the BPDA Board Room on the 9th floor of City Hall. www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 17/09/2026

As this project is undergoing the Expedited Notice of Project Change procedure, a Public Meeting will only be held at the request of an elected official. Learn more: www.bostonplans.org/projects/dev...

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165 Park Drive | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 17/09/2026

A Expedited Notice of Project Change (NPC) has been filed with the Planning Department for the 165 Park Drive project, located in #Fenway. The NPC was submitted by Transom Real Estate on 9/11. bpda.app.box.com/s/2296cd7xu9...

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2026-09-11_Notice of Project Change (NPC)_165 Park Drive.pdf | Powered by Box

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 16/09/2026

Acompáñanos esta noche, de 6-8 PM, en una reunión pública en español para debatir sobre la Iniciativa de Zonificación de Vivienda en los Barrios, centrada en las zonas residenciales de Hyde Park, Roslindale y West Roxbury. Más información: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

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Vivienda de Barrio - Reunión pública para hispanohablantes | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 16/09/2026

There will be a virtual public meeting tonight from 6-8 PM to discuss the proposed 25 Tolman Street project in #Dorchester. Register and learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

A rendering of the proposed 25 Tolman Street project in Dorchester.

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 16/09/2026

For more information, visit the project page: www.bostonplans.org/projects/dev...

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140 Providence Street | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 16/09/2026

Linked below is a copy of the Letter of Intent (LOI) for the proposed 140 Providence Street project located in #BackBay which was received on 8/28. bpda.app.box.com/s/hv6vb3qudg...

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2026-08-28_Letter of Intent (LOI)_140 Providence Street.pdf | Powered by Box

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Boston Office of Housing @housing.boston.gov · 15/09/2026

The City of Boston Child-Friendly Housing Design Challenge is now accepting submissions! Submit your child-friendly housing design for a chance to win $10K and be featured in the City’s design library. Submissions are due by November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Learn more: boston.gov/cfh-design-challenge

Boston's Child-Friendly Housing Design Challenge invites architects and builders to submit designs for a $10,000 prize, open Sept 15 to Nov 15, 2026.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 15/09/2026

What should happen to the Jackson Mann site in Allston? 🏠 A new BCYF center & pool are locked in, but the City needs input on the rest: prioritizing affordable housing vs. holding space for a future school (or both?) Deadline extended to Sept 28! Take the survey at boston.gov/bcyf-jackson-mann!

Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 15/09/2026

Join us for a virtual public meeting tonight from 6-8 PM to hear about the feedback we have received so far for the Neighborhood Housing Zoning Initiative. Register and learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

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Neighborhood Housing Public Meeting [Virtual] | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 15/09/2026

There will be a virtual public meeting tonight from 6-8 PM to discuss the proposed 69 McGreevey Way project in #MissionHill. Register and learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

A rendering of the proposed 69 McGreevey Way project in Mission Hill

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 15/09/2026

Your sidewalk shouldn’t slow you down. If something’s cracked or unsafe, let us know through the 311 app. Reporting helps crews fix it faster so you and your neighbors can get around.

Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 14/09/2026

There will be a virtual public meeting tonight from 6-8 PM to discuss the proposed 41 Berkeley Street project in the #SouthEnd. Register and learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

A rendering of the proposed 41 Berkeley Street project in the South End.

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 14/09/2026

Here are the public meetings and office hours being held by the Planning Department scheduled for this week! More details: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

City of Boston Planning Department Public Meetings Scheduled For This Week: Monday: 41 Berkeley Street. Tuesday: Neighborhood Housing Public Meeting, 69 McGreevey Way. Wednesday: Vivienda de Barrio - Reunión pública para hispanohablantes, 25 Tolman Street, Thursday: BPDA Board Meeting, Friday: Neighborhood Housing: Hyde Park In-Person Office Hours

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 14/09/2026

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425 Border Street | Bostonplans.org

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 14/09/2026

An Expedited Small Project Change (Expedited SPC) has been filed with the Planning Department for the 425 Border Street project, located in East Boston. The Expedited SPC was submitted by DHN 425 Border Street, LLC on 9/9. bpda.app.box.com/s/9m5plq5igl...

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2026-09-09_Small Project Change (SPC)_425 Border Street.pdf | Powered by Box

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Boston Planning Department @planning.boston.gov · 14/09/2026

The Planning Department is soliciting nominations for the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) for the proposed 314-420 Dorchester Ave plan. If you are interested in serving on the IAG, please reach out to the Project Manager. www.bostonplans.org/projects/dev...

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314-420 Dorchester Ave PDA | Bostonplans.org

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