Today Mayor Thomas M. Menino celebrated the groundbreaking on Berklee College of Music’s new living and education facility.  The $100 million project located at 160 Massachusetts Avenue will create 300 new construction jobs and 15 permanent jobs, and add on campus housing for approximately...

As part of the economic revitalization of Dudley Square, Boston’s most historic square and geographic center, the Ferdinand Furniture Building is on its way to becoming the Dudley Square Municipal Building. Last evening, the BRA announced that it will unite the Ferdinand Building, Curtis...

Have a say in your community, attend a public meeting! Harrison-Albany Group Working Session, South End Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 8:00 am – 10:00 am Franklin Square House, 11 E. Newton Street BRA staff will present the draft of the text and map zoning amendments for the...

The BRA board adopted the Harrison-Albany Corridor Strategic Plan. Tweet

Private investment / Total project cost: $10 million Total square footage: 13,156 square feet Number of jobs: construction jobs: 30 Housing: 14 residential units, 21 on site affordable The BRA board unanimously approved the renovation of existing parking and office facilities at 40 Warren...

Private investment / Total project cost: $100 million Total square footage: 257,000 square feet Number of jobs: construction jobs: 150 permanent jobs: 20 Housing: 202 residential units, 22 on site affordable, 5 off site affordable artist live/work units, and 27 off site innovation units The...

Private investment / Total project cost: $500 million Total square footage of expansion:785,000 square feet Number of jobs: construction jobs: 1,700 permanent jobs once built: approx 270 Housing: 318 residences, including 10 on site affordable, and 38 in the South End and Back Bay The BRA...

Private investment / Total project cost: $150 million Total square footage: 331,000 square feet Number of jobs: construction jobs: 600 permanent jobs once built: 360 Housing: 210 residential units, 21 on site affordable The BRA board’s unanimous approval of 1282 Boylston Street will...

Private investment / Total project cost: $125 million Total square footage: 384,000 sq ft, not including parking Number of jobs: construction jobs: 600 permanent jobs once built: 15-20 Housing: 404 residences, including 40 on site affordable The BRA board unanimously approved the...

Pilot program opens door to urban agriculture in Boston, making two vacant city-owned parcels available for farming. Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the adoption of a progressive text and map amendment to the city’s zoning code, passed at the Zoning Board Association meeting this...