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    MassDOT Highway, Ramp Closures, Construction Restrictions

    Is there anyplace that MassDOT consistently posts ramp and highway closure plans? I often run into nighttime closures of ramps to, lanes in and around I-90, I-93 in the South End/South Boston area that do not seem to be announced in any reasonable public forum. These are clearly planned closures.
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    Josiah Quincy Upper School | 900 Washington Street | Chinatown

    Community meetings are well underway for the new Josiah Quincy Upper School building, to replace the temporary structure on the site, as well as covering the rest of BPDA Parcel A and the Boston Chinese Evangelical Church site. This also opens up the old Lincoln School building in Bay VIllage...
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    YW Boston Affordable Housing | 140 Clarendon Street | Back Bay

    Developers Beacon Communities and Mount Vernon Co. announce plans to convert residential portions of the YW Boston building (nee YWCA) to affordable housing. 210 affordable units are planned. Other current tenants of the building (Lyric Stage, Snowden International School) will remain. Boston...
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    Tai Tung Village Expansion | 288 Harrison Avenue | Chinatown

    [url}http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/288-harrison-avenue[/URL] ROI filed by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England, Inc. and Beacon Communities LLC (“Proponent”) for the construction of a six story building on the south parking lot of Tai Tung...
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    The Marc (former Our Lady of Victories Church) | 25-29 Isabella Street | Bay Villiage

    New Boston Ventures has purchased Our Lady of Victories Church and rectory at 25-29 Isabella St. in Bay Village. They plan to convert the property into a residential development, called The Marc. New Boston Ventures is the group behind The Lucas, in the South End (former Holy Trinity Church)...
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    City Hall Plaza Revamp | Government Center

    Per the Herald the Anthem Group has proposed a year round hospitality venue for City Hall Plaza. Dubbed Polar Bar in the winter; City Bistro in the summer. http://www.bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2016/02/anthem_group_proposes_year_round_restaurant_venue_at_city_hall
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    DOT Parcels | 25-28 Kneeland Street | Chinatown

    There is some kind of big announcement planned for Tuesday, February 9 at 10 AM by Governor Baker and Mayor Walsh, related to the DOT owned parcels (and air rights) along the south side of Kneeland Street at the edge of Chinatown and the Leather District. Open meeting at MassDOT District 6...
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    Chinatown Infill and Small Developments

    Starting to see significant infill and rebuilding in Chinatown.
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    Should the BRA's Urban Renewal Authority be Extended?

    Urban Renewal authority, granted by the Commonwealth, gives the BRA execeptional powers in the designated urban renewal districts. These powers are about to expire, unless they are renewed/extended. The BRA is asking for a 10 year extension. Are Urban Renewal powers like property taking by...
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    Imagine Boston 2030

    The Walsh adiminstration is kicking off the first city-wide planning effort in 50 years. You can get involved at: imagine.boston.gov They even mention archBoston as a resource!
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    Housing a Changing City: Boston 2030

    Mayor Walsh and the Mayor's Housing Advisory Task Force will announce the Mayor's housing plan for the City. Thursday October 9, 2014, 2:30 PM (invitation event). Meeting at Parcel 24 (One Greenway), 55 Hudson Street. Chinatown.

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