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Among the most significant climate risks facing Boston is the danger to people and property from coastal flooding, which is predicted to increase over time with rising sea levels. To address this risk, the BPDA has developed a set of design guidelines and a zoning overlay district to promote coastal flood resilience in vulnerable areas […]
Read more…BPDA Takes Step Back in Deciding on Pier 5 Proposals by Seth Daniel • Charlestown Patriot Bridge • April 29, 2021 The process to evaluate and designate a developer among the three housing proposals put forth for the condemned Pier 5 site in the Navy Yard has taken a small step back, and there could be a slight delay in […]
Read more…Click here to read the letter Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard letter sent to the MBTA about service cuts.
Read more…The National Night Out festivities last August were called off due to COVID-19, and a reconvening of that fun night in October isn’t happening either, but Boston Police Department (BPD) officials didn’t want to neglect giving out a kudos to neighborhood groups that have gone above and beyond. This year, BPD officials came together for […]
Read more…We received the following information from Michael Cooney, owner of a Brewers Fork about the new restaurant that will replace the Navy Yard Bistro. “We start again on the NY project this Monday with construction. With any luck we will be open some time in October. Still planning on doing a grab and go cafe with […]
Read more…North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project Advisory: Construction Look-Ahead _ September 20 to October 3, 2020 Construction Look Ahead September 20 to October 03 2020
Read more…There will be an open house on the City’s efforts to promote buildings that are better adapted to coastal flooding and sea level rise. This is an opportunity to learn about the development of flood resilient building guidelines and resiliency zoning, talk to experts, and provide input. This project is part of Climate Ready Boston, […]
Read more…The MBTA Better Bus Project has come up with 47 proposals to update and modernize existing bus routes in Boston. They are now looking for feedback from riders before they take the proposed changes to their board in April 2019, in the hopes that these changes can go into effect Fall 2019. Relating to Charlestown, […]
Read more…Description: Public meeting to review and discuss the proposed changes to the Hood Park Master Plan project (the “Proposed Project”) in Charlestown. The Proposed Project envisions a total of 1,785,804 gross square feet of development spread among a total of eleven (11) buildings with a variety of uses including commercial, residential, hotel, and retail. A total […]
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