BOSTON – Thursday, July 16, 2026 – The Planning Department this month recommended approval of seven new development projects representing approximately 531,254 square feet (SF). All were approved. The newly approved development proposals will create 501 new homes, including 82 that are designated income-restricted, and will support approximately 475 construction jobs and 46 permanent jobs. The projects advanced today will help make Boston a more resilient, affordable, and equitable city.
Development Projects
Project at 1200 Soldiers Field Road to bring new housing to Allston
Housing: 58 residential units, ten income-restricted units
Jobs: Approximately 71 construction jobs
Community: Bike parking, roof deck, public realm improvements
Sustainability: Passive House, LEED Gold
Located in Allston, this new, six-story building will include 58 homes, ten of which will be income-restricted. This project aligns with the Western Avenue Corridor Study and Rezoning, adopted by the Board in 2022, which encourages the development of multi-family housing along Soldiers Field Road. As part of the community benefits and mitigation for this project, it will contribute new sidewalks in the vicinity to enhance pedestrian safety, as well as a bikeshare dock on site. In addition, the project will contribute $25,000 to the Department of Conservation and Recreation in support of open space in the area, and $49,000 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system. Residents will also benefit from a subsidized MBTA pass for the first year that they live there.
34-36 Pratt Street project to build housing in Allston
Housing: 39 residential units, seven income-restricted units
Jobs: Approximately 42 construction jobs
Community: Bike parking, close proximity to public transportation
Sustainability: Green space, preservation of tree canopy, energy-efficient building
This project will convert two residential buildings in Allston into 39 new homes, seven of which will be income-restricted. The homes will be a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. The new six-story building will feature bike parking and improved sidewalks to support the goals of the Allston-Brighton Needs Assessment and the Allston-Brighton Mobility Plan. The project will contribute $10,725 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system.
New hotel, restaurant space to be built at 275 E Cottage Street in Dorchester
Housing: 42 hotel rooms/extended stay suites
Jobs: Commercial space, approximately 38 construction jobs
Community: Providing a new place for tourists to stimulate the local economy
Sustainability: Net Zero Carbon, all-electric building
Located near the corner of Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester, this project will build a new six-story, 42-room hotel with extended stay suites. The project will connect to the adjacent development, creating a large restaurant space on the ground floor. The restaurant will also have a presence on the rooftop. The project will provide an alternative to short-term rentals in private apartments throughout the neighborhood, while also providing a new place for tourists to stay and support the local businesses in the area. Public realm improvements will include wider sidewalks, as well as new street trees. The project will make a $3,258 contribution to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare program.
9 Chelsea Street project to build new, transit-oriented housing in East Boston
Housing: 120 residential units, 22 income-restricted units
Jobs: Approximately 73 construction jobs, retail space
Community: Public realm improvements
Sustainability: Passive House, LEED Gold
This project will build a new, mixed-use building including 120 new homes, 22 of which will be income-restricted. The units will be a mix of studios, one-, and two-bedrooms. The ground floor will include retail and amenity space, and the building will also include a roof deck for residents. This will be a transit-oriented development, as it is located between the Maverick and Airport MBTA stations. The project aligns with the goals of PLAN: East Boston by providing ground floor retail to activate Maverick Square, and by supporting a pedestrian-friendly environment. The project will contribute new and wider sidewalks in the vicinity of the new building, as well as bike parking, and $49,000 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system. The project will also contribute $103,000 to the Boston Transportation Department to support the implementation of the City’s Maverick Square Transportation Action Plan.
85 Parker Hill Avenue project to build new housing in Mission Hill
Housing: 103 residential units, eight income-restricted units
Jobs: Approximately 80 construction jobs
Community: Outdoor space
Sustainability: Renovation and reuse of existing building
Located in Mission Hill, this project will fully renovate the existing assisted-living facility into multi-family housing with 103 new homes, eight of which will be income-restricted. They will be a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. The building will also include bike parking. The project will also contribute $28,325 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system, as well as $5,000 to the Mission Hill Link Bus.
4301 Washington Street project to bring new homeownership opportunities to Roslindale
Housing: 16 homeownership units, two income-restricted units
Jobs: Approximately 23 construction jobs
Community: New trees, contribution to bikeshare program, close proximity to public transit
Sustainability: Net Zero Carbon
What is currently a vacant building will be demolished to make way for a new, four-story residential building which will include 16 new homes. These will be a mix of two- and three-bedroom homeownership units. Two of these units will be income-restricted. The development will include new landscaping, and pedestrian access to the new building. This will be a transit-oriented development, as it is in close proximity to the MBTA Commuter Rail. In addition, the project will contribute $15,125 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare program. This project fulfills the original goals of the Roslindale Square: Squares + Streets plan for incremental growth in neighborhood centers such as Roslindale Village. Because it is compliant with this plan and recent rezoning, the project will not require zoning relief.
Project at 3841 Washington Street will build more than 100 new homes in Roslindale
Housing: 165 residential units, 33 income-restricted units
Jobs: Approximately 123 construction jobs
Community: Close proximity to MBTA Orange Line, bike parking
Sustainability: Net Zero Carbon, LEED Gold
Located in Roslindale, this project will build a new, mixed-use building containing 165 new homes, 33 of which will be income-restricted, and ground-floor commercial space. These will be a mix of studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Mitigation for this project will include wider sidewalks, the relocation of an MBTA bus shelter, and new landscaping including new street trees. This will be a transit-oriented development, as it is in close proximity to the MBTA Orange Line. The building will also provide bike parking to encourage alternate forms of transportation. The project will contribute $49,000 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system.
In addition to these projects, the Board approved: - An update to a previously approved project at 3326 Washington Street to make the project larger, and amend the amount of income-restricted units on site.
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