BPDA Approves RFPs, New Developments

Boston – The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) board of directors recently approved four new development projects representing 165,000sf. The new projects will create 47 residential units, 29 of which will be designated income-restricted, and will support approximately 163 construction jobs and 115 permanent jobs.

The project at 247 Hancock Street in Dorchester will build a new 6-story building comprised of 47 mixed-income multi-family residential units. Of those units, 29 will be income-restricted. The building will be all-electric. This project will create new public open space, as well as an improved pedestrian experience on Hancock Street.

Located at Boston College High School, the 150-160 Morrissey Boulevard project will put an addition onto what is currently a sports complex to add a new swimming pool with grandstand area, locker rooms, new cardio, weightlifting, and wrestling areas, and renovated entry areas. New landscaping will also reduce the parking onsite. In support of the bikeshare system, this project will contribute $17,640 to the Boston Transportation Department.