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Three JP Projects Receiving $9.2M for Low-Income Seniors, Assisted Living, and Unhoused

Three Jamaica Plain projects are receiving city and federal funds to create and preserve affordable rental units for seniors, assistant living memory units, mixed-income units, and those experiencing homelesness. $3 million — The Rogerson–Beaufort project Led by Rogerson Communities, this new build includes the creation of 41 new affordable senior and 66 new assisted living memory care units to replace existing memory care services on their campus along the Jamaicaway.  This six-story building will be…

Shattuck Campus Redevelopment Public Meetings on April 15, May 8, and May 19

There are three upcoming virtual public meetings led by the state to engage the community about how to redevelop the Shattuck Campus on Morton Street. The meetings are to generate interactive discussions and to help that the redevelopment meets the community’s needs. What is known is that the Shattuck Hospital at 170 Morton St. in Franklin Park, will be razed at some point. In 2021, the state sought proposals to redevelop the property for 75…

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

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…

Listen to Mayor Wu Explain Benefits of a New White Stadium in Franklin Park

Whether you like it or not, there will be a new White Stadium in Franklin Park — so it’s important to understand the benefits the city will enjoy thanks to the new stadium. Yes, White Stadium is costing a lot more than originally thought ($325 million total), and the city footing $135 million of the cost. According to Mayor Michelle Wu, that $135 million is protected by guaranteed maximum pricing contracts. The new White Stadium…

Safety First, History Still Preserved: Doyle’s Facade Needed to Come Down

As construction continued at the former site of Doyle’s, the remaining facade of the restaurant stood at the corner of Washington and Williams streets. The hope was that it could be incorporated into the new structure — but as construction progressed, it became apparent that keeping the remaining structure was not safe.