Boston Redevelopment Authority D/B/A Boston Planning and Development Agency Board of Directors Meeting

MINUTES/SCHEDULING

1.      Request authorization for the approval of the Minutes of the June 18, 2026, Board Meeting.

LICENSE AGREEMENT/LEASE/MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT/EASEMENT 

2.      Request authorization to extend a License Agreement with the Navy Yard Garden & Art, Inc. for continued use of BRA-owned property located in the Charlestown Navy Yard along the Drydock #2 chain link fence, for installation of crocheted bunting from July 20, 2026 through September 7, 2026.

3.      REMOVED.

4.      Request authorization to extend the License Agreement with Community Music Center of Boston for continued use of three lots located at portions of 1,2 and 4 Palmer Street, 2180-2190 Washington Street, and 2148 Washington Street, a/k/a the Blair Lot, between November 2, 2026 and January 30, 2027.

TENTATIVE/FINAL DESIGNATION/CONVEYANCE 

5.      Request authorization to extend the Tentative Designation status of Tenants’ Development Corporation for the development of Parcel 22A in the South End Urban Renewal Area, Project No. Mass R-56, located at 151 Lenox Street in Roxbury, for a period of 12 months, until June 30, 2027.

6.      Request authorization to (1) extend the Final Designation status to NUBA LLC as Developer of a portion of Parcel 8 located at Harrison Avenue and Washington Street in the Nubian Square area of the Roxbury neighborhood for a period of 3 months until October 31, 2026; and (2) execute a Deed and Land Disposition Agreement.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/INVITATION FOR BIDS/CONTRACTS/GRANTS 

7.      Request authorization to issue an Invitation for Bids for snow removal, salting and sanding services at BRA-owned properties citywide, for a contract term of three years, with 2 one-year term renewal options.

8.      Request authorization to issue an Invitation for Bids for the Shipyard Park Waterfront Repairs project in the Charlestown Navy Yard.

9.      Request authorization to issue a Request for Qualifications to hire a licensed design consultant to provide design services resulting in construction documents to perform the Condensing Water Replacement project at China Trade Center located at 2 Boylston Street.

10. Request authorization to issue an Invitation for Bids for repairs to the Long Wharf North Boardwalk project in the Central Wharf District.

URBAN RENEWAL 

11. Request authorization to issue a Request for Proposals from qualified applicants to purchase and redevelop Parcel RR-95 in the South End Urban Renewal Area, Project No. Mass. R-56, a/k/a known as 36 Hammond Street in the Roxbury Neighborhood.

PLANNING / ZONING / DESIGN

12. Request authorization to petition the Zoning Commission to adopt text amendments that resolve language and clerical errors in the Zoning Code.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION 

13. Request authorization to issue a Certificate of Completion for the successful completion of the Old Colony Phase 6 Project in accordance with Section C.4 of the Cooperation Agreement by and between the BPDA and Old Colony 6 Bonds Limited Partnership, dated August 11, 2023.

14. Request authorization to issue a Certificate of Completion for the successful completion of the Belvidere Street Student Housing Project located at 39 Dalton Street in the Back Bay (the “Project”), in accordance with Section C.4 of the Cooperation Agreement by and between the BPDA and 39 Dalton Owner LLC, dated March 25, 2025.

ARTICLE 80 DEVELOPMENT/IDP

-- NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY --

Allston

15. Request authorization to (1) issue a Scoping Determination waiving further review pursuant to Article 80B, Large Project Review of the Zoning Code, for the proposed construction of 58 residential rental units, including 10 IZ units, 37 car parking spaces and 70 bicycle parking spaces, located at 1200 Soldiers Field Road; and (2) enter into a Cooperation Agreement in connection with the Proposed Project; and to take all related actions.

16. Request authorization to issue a Certification of Approval pursuant to Article 80E, Small Project Review of the Zoning Code, for the proposed construction of 39 residential rental units, including 7 IZ units, 12 car parking spaces, and 40 bicycle parking spaces located at 34-36 Pratt Street; and to execute a Community Benefits Agreement; and to take all related actions.

Brighton

17. Request authorization to (1) enter into an Affordable Rental Housing Agreement and Restriction for the proposed creation of 1 on-site IDP Unit located at 36 Colborne Road; and (2) terminate the existing Affordable Housing Agreement with the proponent dated June 28, 2024; and to take all related actions.

Dorchester

18. Request authorization to (1) issue a Certification of Approval pursuant to Article 80E, Small Project Review of the Zoning Code, for the proposed construction of 42 hotel/extended stay suites; 2 car share parking spaces, and commercial ground floor space located at 269-275 E Cottage Street; and (2) enter into a Community Benefit Agreement; and to take all related actions.

East Boston

19. Request authorization to (1) issue a Scoping Determination waiving further review pursuant to Article 80B, Large Project Review of the Zoning Code, for the proposed construction of 120 residential rental units, including 22 IZ units, and 150 bicycle parking spaces located at 9 Chelsea Street; and (2) to issue one or more Certifications of Compliance or Partial Certifications of Compliance pursuant to Section 80B-6 of the Code, upon successful completion of the Article 80B, Large Project Review process; and (3) execute a Cooperation Agreement and Transportation Action Plan Agreement; and to take all related actions.

Jamaica Plain

20. Request authorization to (1) issue a Certification of Approval pursuant to Article 80E, Small Project Review of the Zoning Code, for the proposed creation of 46 residential rental units, including 9 IDP units, and 48 bicycle parking spaces located at 3326 Washington Street; and (2) enter into an Affordable Rental Housing Agreement and Restriction; and (3) a Community Benefits Agreement; and to take all related actions.

Mission Hill

21. Request authorization to enter into an Affordable Rental Housing Agreement and Restriction for the proposed creation of 1 on-site IDP Unit located at 8 Burney Street; and to take all related actions.

22. Request authorization to (1) issue a Certification of Approval pursuant to Article 80E, Small Project Review of the Zoning Code, for the proposed construction of 103 residential rental units, including 8 IZ units, 3 car parking spaces and 127 bicycle parking spaces, located at 85 Parker Hill Avenue; and (2) enter into a Community Benefits Agreement.

Roslindale

23. Request authorization to (1) issue a Certification of Approval pursuant to Article 80E, Small Project Review of the Zoning Code, for the proposed construction of 16 residential homeownership units, including 2 IZ units, 7 car parking spaces, and 20 bicycle parking spaces located at 4301 Washington Street; and (2) enter into a Community Benefits Agreement; and to take all related actions.

24. Request authorization to (1) issue a Scoping Determination waiving further review pursuant to Article 80B-5.4(d), Large Project Review of the Zoning Code, for the proposed construction of 165 residential rental units, including 28 IZ units and 5 Voucher Units, 33 car parking spaces and 201 bicycle parking spaces located at 3841 Washington Street; and (2) to issue one or more Certifications of Compliance or Partial Certifications of Compliance pursuant to Section 80B-6 of the Code, upon successful completion of the Article 80B, Large Project Review process; and (3) enter into a Cooperation Agreement and a Transportation Access Plan Agreement; and to take all related actions.

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

25. Contractual Payments

26. Director’s Update