Jamaica Plain Infill and Small Developments

294 Hyde Park Avenue​

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“New Construction of 45-50 units of mixed-income housing pursuing MOH and 9% LIHTC funding.”

 
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3326-3328 Washington Street (43 units???? - couldn't find a permit though)




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3371 Washington Street (39 senior units)




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Doyle's Cafe Project - 3478-3484 Washington Street (16 units)






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12 Rock Hill Road (12 units)




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28-30 Hyde Park Avenue (9 units)




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265 Amory Street (7 units & new Youth Enrichment Services [YES] HQ)




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72 Hyde Park Avenue (6 units)




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305 Chestnut Avenue - Fowle-Davis House (Renovation - 6 units [4 net new])




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3510 Washington Street (Expansion - 2 units)




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Department of Public Heath - Jamaica Plain Campus Tower Renovation




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38 Spring Park Avenue - Thomas Burton Kinraid House (Gut renovation)




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Murphy Playground (Field renovation)




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Arnold Arboretum - Washington Street Entrance (Renovation)

 
10/4:


3326-3328 Washington Street (43 units???? - couldn't find a permit though)




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3371 Washington Street (39 senior units)




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Doyle's Cafe Project - 3478-3484 Washington Street (16 units)






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12 Rock Hill Road (12 units)




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28-30 Hyde Park Avenue (9 units)




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265 Amory Street (7 units & new Youth Enrichment Services [YES] HQ)




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72 Hyde Park Avenue (6 units)




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305 Chestnut Avenue - Fowle-Davis House (Renovation - 6 units [4 net new])




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3510 Washington Street (Expansion - 2 units)




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Department of Public Heath - Jamaica Plain Campus Tower Renovation




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38 Spring Park Avenue - Thomas Burton Kinraid House (Gut renovation)




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Murphy Playground (Field renovation)




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Arnold Arboretum - Washington Street Entrance (Renovation)

I think it’s pretty atrocious that Harvard University couldn’t have found a way to have a bypass of that closed gate, as well as the absurd amount of time the Bussey/South one was closed. Gimme a break.
 
I think it’s pretty atrocious that Harvard University couldn’t have found a way to have a bypass of that closed gate, as well as the absurd amount of time the Bussey/South one was closed. Gimme a break.
Aren't they resurfacing the whole path?
 

3326 Washington Street​

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“Proposed Changes

Affordability
The Proponent proposes in this Second SPC to modify the Project’s affordability program.
Per the Boston Planning & Development Agency (“BPDA”) Memorandum dated November 12, 2020, the Project’s affordability component comprised 10 of the 43 residential units (23% of the total) in the building, which were to be designated IDP Units, with all 10 units to be at 70% AMI.

As of the date of that memorandum, the City’s IDP required that 13% of the total number of units within the development be designated as IDP Units, but due to PLAN: JP/ROX requirements, the Project exceeded the IDP requirements in terms of both the number of IDP Units and the income and rent limits.

The Proponent now submits that the Project’s affordability component be adjusted to meet lending requirements and high construction costs, making this previously shelved project viable.

Specifically, the Proponent proposes maintaining 10 units in the affordability program and adjusting the type of affordable unit or AMI. The Proponent proposes to offer four of the units under the Section 8/Voucher housing program, and to buy out three of the units through the City’s “cash in lieu of” option. See Exhibit A for the proposed unit matrix.

On behalf of the development team, I would like to thank the Planning Department staff
for their thoughtful input and collaboration in advancing this proposal. This Proponent has worked diligently with the Planning Department, the Mayor’s Office of Housing, and elected officials and is excited about bringing new housing opportunities to Jamaica Plain. With these refinements, the
Proponent is prepared to move forward with a high-quality project that will bring lasting benefit to this prominent site”

Supplimental filing
 

Rogerson-Beaufort​

“The Rogerson-Beaufort project will be located on a Rogerson Communities property in Jamaica Plain that is currently the home of a 66-bed licensed Assisted Living memory care community and a Social Day program for seniors with memory loss.

Rogerson Communities is proposing a two-phased redevelopment of the 3.2-acre site located on the Jamaicaway. The campus overlooks Jamaica Pond and is within walking distance of public transportation, restaurants, grocery stores, and other retail and health services. The first phase of development will occur while the existing Assisted Living community and Social Day program remain fully operational. On an undeveloped portion at the rear of the property, the Rogerson-Beaufort project will develop a single building that will replace the memory care community and the Social Day program and will add affordable housing for seniors. A second phase of development will add additional affordable apartments for seniors and community spaces after the rear portion of the existing memory care building is demolished, leaving the front lawns fully intact.

In the first phase, we are planning 67 affordable independent living senior apartments that will benefit from Rogerson Communities’ full offerings of supportive services for seniors. Those services include Resident Services Coordinators, programmed group activities, community services, and amenities such as exercise programs, computer learning, and wellness coordination with other supportive service providers.

Rogerson Communities is committed to developing buildings and a campus on our Jamaica Plain site that will be sustainable and environmentally sensitive and will add to the vibrancy of the community with beautiful outdoor spaces along with connection to and activation of our campus for both our residents and neighbors.”



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Rogerson-Beaufort​

“The Rogerson-Beaufort project will be located on a Rogerson Communities property in Jamaica Plain that is currently the home of a 66-bed licensed Assisted Living memory care community and a Social Day program for seniors with memory loss.

Rogerson Communities is proposing a two-phased redevelopment of the 3.2-acre site located on the Jamaicaway. The campus overlooks Jamaica Pond and is within walking distance of public transportation, restaurants, grocery stores, and other retail and health services. The first phase of development will occur while the existing Assisted Living community and Social Day program remain fully operational. On an undeveloped portion at the rear of the property, the Rogerson-Beaufort project will develop a single building that will replace the memory care community and the Social Day program and will add affordable housing for seniors. A second phase of development will add additional affordable apartments for seniors and community spaces after the rear portion of the existing memory care building is demolished, leaving the front lawns fully intact.

In the first phase, we are planning 67 affordable independent living senior apartments that will benefit from Rogerson Communities’ full offerings of supportive services for seniors. Those services include Resident Services Coordinators, programmed group activities, community services, and amenities such as exercise programs, computer learning, and wellness coordination with other supportive service providers.

Rogerson Communities is committed to developing buildings and a campus on our Jamaica Plain site that will be sustainable and environmentally sensitive and will add to the vibrancy of the community with beautiful outdoor spaces along with connection to and activation of our campus for both our residents and neighbors.”



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Wow, that looks seriously nice
 
1/10 & 1/11:


3326-3328 Washington Street (43 units???? - couldn't find a permit though)




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3371 Washington Street (39 senior units)




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Doyle's Cafe Project - 3478-3484 Washington Street (16 units)

It looks like the last remnants of the Doyle's facade were torn down at some point between October and today.








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12 Rock Hill Road (12 units)




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28-30 Hyde Park Avenue (9 units)

Not much change to the exterior of this project since October. Is the interior work just taking a long time?




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61 Montebello Road (8 units)




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265 Amory Street (7 units & new Youth Enrichment Services [YES] HQ)




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72 Hyde Park Avenue (6 units)




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305 Chestnut Avenue - Fowle-Davis House (Renovation - 6 units [4 net new])




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71A Williams Street (4 units)




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6 Dellmore Road (3 units)




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3510 Washington Street (Expansion - 2 units)




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Department of Public Heath - Jamaica Plain Campus Tower Renovation




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English High School (Renovation)




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38 Spring Park Avenue - Thomas Burton Kinraid House (Gut renovation)




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10 Westerly Street (Complete demolition & re-build of 3rd floor)

(This was the appearance of the property pre-renovation)




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Arnold Arboretum - Washington Street Entrance (Renovation)

 

230 apartments, retail space gets zoning approval for growing Boston thoroughfare​


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“A project with five- and six-story buildings in Jamaica Plain is the latest to add to a number of residential developments along the neighborhood’s Washington Street corridor….”



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230 apartments, retail space gets zoning approval for growing Boston thoroughfare​


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“A project with five- and six-story buildings in Jamaica Plain is the latest to add to a number of residential developments along the neighborhood’s Washington Street corridor….”


“growing Boston thoroughfare” with tons of new construction yet not one new good eatery or watering hole. Pathetic, Boston
 
“growing Boston thoroughfare” with tons of new construction yet not one new good eatery or watering hole. Pathetic, Boston
They say watering holes are passé and eateries have become too pricey, but I'd wager we'll see a sauna or steam room pop up around here before long. Times and tastes change.
 
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They say watering holes are passé and eateries have become too pricey, but I'd wager we'll see a sauna or steam room pop up around here before long. Times and tastes change.
Pricey is due to local issues. Make it easier for business to open — especially licensing — and they will come
 
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Pricey is due to local issues. Make it easier for business to open — especially licensing — and they will come
Pricey is a national problem with dining out, but you're right that Boston makes it even more expensive.
 
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Pricey is a national problem with dining out, but you're right that Boston makes it even more expensive.
Put it this way: he dearth of bars and restaurants in Boston is not a function of national economy. It’s always been a city that is horribly cold to anything related to those sorts of enjoyments, and as a city makes it extremely difficult for business owners to open new places. For so many reasons.

That’s why Cambridge is resoundingly better for both. Same local economy, different attitude and policies.

In any case, I think there’s a complete disgrace that Washington has had so much construction and basically nothing new that’s worthwhile in the food or drink category.
 
Third Cliff, Drawdown, Evergreen and Happy Lemon are in new buildings. Could be better but it’s better than nothing or yet another dog daycare or barbershop.
 

Six-Story Building Proposed for Property Across from Forest Hills Station​

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“A developer has proposed razing a single-story retail building at the corner of Tower and Washington streets to erect a new six-story mixed-use building. The project is listed for 3716-3724 Washington St., which was last home to Forest Hills Dental. According to documents filed with Boston’s Planning Department, the project would be 65-feet tall, include two first floor retail units, 35 residential units (27 market rate units and 8 affordable units), and 10 off-street parking spaces.

The project would also include widening the sidewalks on Tower Street to allow easier pedestrian access and street trees…….”

 

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