The state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) held an Oct. 14 community meeting on increasing mobility between Kelley Circle and Murray Circle with attendees expressing concerns over the lack of protection for bike lanes and the plan to add…
Author: Emily Resnevic
Roslindale Neighbors: Developer files PNF for 19-unit project
A developer recently filed a project notification form with the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) to redevelop a site into a 19-unit development at 20 Taft Hill Park, according to BRA documents. The developer for the project is Parkhead Development LLC,…
DCR moves Arborway meeting
The state Department of Conservation and Recreation has moved the Arborway meeting to the Faulkner Hospital Auditorium at 1153 Centre Street. The meeting is slated to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 14, and will focus on improved multi-modal safety and…
Residents cite affordability, density and preservation as top concerns for corridor study
The resounding feedback from attendees at a Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) workshop for the Washington Street/Columbus Avenue corridor study was to increase housing affordability; increase density and mixed-use buildings; and preserve identity and cultural diversity. About 200 people attended the…
JP Kids: Mayor launches BPS facility master plan
Mayor Martin Walsh launched a master plan initiative for Boston Public Schools (BPS) facilities last month, which will include community engagement, in order to provide a framework for facilities investments and implement reform, according to a press release. “The most…
BRA: Washington/Columbus study could lead to new zoning by summer 2016
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA), which will hold another Washington Street/Columbus Avenue corridor study meeting on Sept. 30, expects the effort to lead to new zoning for that area being approved by next summer, according to BRA senior planner Marie…
Real Estate Today: Controversial Olmsted Place to open in November
Olmsted Place, a controversial apartment development at 161 S. Huntington Ave., will open its doors to its first tenants in November, according to spokesperson Matt Ellis. Boston Residential Group is now leasing the luxury apartments in the building. The project…
Real Estate Today: State of JP market
The state of the real estate market in Jamaica Plain seems to be booming for sellers and renters, but there may be a decline soon. Karen McCormack, a real estate agent at McCormack and Scanlan Real Estate, has over 25…
Off-leash dogs kill blue heron at Arboretum
Off-leash dogs killed a great blue heron at the Arnold Arboretum on Aug. 19, according to a message posted on the Arnold Arboretum website. The organization says it will strictly enforce local dog-leash laws because of the incident. An Arboretum…
JP Music Festival kicks off tomorrow
The 5th annual JP Music Festival will kick off tomorrow, Sept. 12. The festival will have 22 acts, 2 stages and 7 hours of non-stop local Jamaica Plain music, according to a press release. The free festival will be held…