Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Governor Deval Patrick and US Housing and Urban Development Assistant Secretary Sandra Henriquez cut the ribbon on Tuesday, June 29 to celebrate the first phase of redevelopment at the Washington Beech public housing development in Roslindale. Phase 1, which includes...

Downtown Boston property owners today formally petitioned the Boston City Council to create Boston’s first Business Improvement District (BID). Supported by Mayor Menino and hundreds of downtown business owners, the BID will strengthen Downtown Boston, set new standards for physical...

Last week, the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) released the Study Report on the Christian Science Center Complex, prepared in its consideration of the site for designation as a Boston Landmark. A Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting with BLC staff regarding the Study Report’s release...

The Board granted approval for the disbursement of $5,000 in mitigation funds to the Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard (FCNY) for summer programming in the Navy Yard. The funds are part of a community benefits fund associated with the Carlyle Group’s purchase of Building 42 within the...

The Board approved the transfer of $3 million in mitigation funds from the Russia Wharf redevelopment project, which is currently under construction with an expected occupancy date of February 2011, to Historic Tours of America for improvements to the Congress Street bridge and tender’s...

The BRA Board approved a construction contract to Fleming Brothers, Inc. to perform construction services for site improvements to Thoreau Path. Located in Boston’s West End, Thoreau Path is a 20 foot wide passageway that provides pedestrian connections to businesses and residences. The...

The Board granted approval for staff to seek construction services bids for improvements to the Chinatown Gate/Mary Soo Hoo Park. In October 2009, Mayor Menino and BRA Director John Palmieri announced that the BRA had chosen a design firm, Stephen Stimson Associates, to complete the new...

Are you between the ages of 20-34 or know someone who is that wants to make a difference in Boston? ONEin3 Boston’s Mayor’s Advisory Council is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 term. The Mayor’s Advisory Council was created to find out about, research and recommend...

The BRA board will hold their June meeting on June 22, 2010 at 5:30pm, 9th floor at City. Hall. Click here for the Draft Agenda Tweet

Mayor Thomas M. Menino celebrated the grand opening of the Cancer Garden of Hope on City Hall Plaza on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. The Garden is the latest addition to the Plaza and will be a unique tribute to the many people who have been touched by cancer. In partnership with the...