BOSTON – Thursday, September 17, 2026 – The Planning Department this month recommended approval of two new development projects representing approximately 49,735 square feet (SF). Both were approved. The newly approved development proposals will create 82 new homes, including 11 that are designated income-restricted, and will support approximately 46 construction jobs. The projects advanced today will help make Boston a more resilient, affordable, and equitable city.
Staff also provided the Board an informational update regarding the One Year Progress Report on the Anti-Displacement Action Plan - A Place to Thrive. One year into implementation, the City has made tremendous progress on advancing initiatives outlined in the original plan, and launched new initiatives that fulfill key goals of the plan. The BPDA Board originally adopted the two-year framework in July 2025 and it included more than 40 targeted policies, programs, and resources that City departments committed to advance that will address residential, small business, and cultural displacement. Of the now 53 initiatives included within the plan’s tenets of Protect, Preserve, Produce, and Prosper, nearly 70 percent are advancing, and 15 of the initiatives are under direct oversight of the staff of the Planning Department. Some of these initiatives include: the Article 80 Direct Displacement Disclosure that is being piloted now to mitigate displacement of residents and businesses; free home flood assessments for Port Norfolk residents whose homes may be threatened by future flooding; the Housing Accelerator Fund; and the Office to Residential Conversion Program.
Development Projects
Project at 697 Cambridge Street to build new housing in Brighton
Housing: 42 units, seven income-restricted units
Jobs: Approximately 27 construction jobs
Community: Public realm & sidewalk improvements
This project will add a three-story addition atop an existing two-story commercial structure, resulting in a five-story residential building in Brighton. The project will create 42 new units of housing, ranging from studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. The Allston-Brighton Needs Assessment, which was adopted by the BPDA Board in 2024, coincides with the site of this project and encourages additional housing in the neighborhood. The project will create a wider sidewalk on nearby Dustin Street, and much-needed streetscape improvements to Cambridge Street. As part of the project’s community benefits, the project will contribute $5,000 to Allston Main Streets in support of the organization’s regular maintenance of the neighborhood. The project will also contribute $5,000 to local youth sports leagues. In addition, this project will support the current tenant, Brazilian Women’s Group, in finding a new location to continue their work and there will be no disruption in services.
2062 Dorchester Avenue project will bring new homeownership opportunities to Dorchester
Housing: 20 homeownership units, four income-restricted units
Jobs: Approximately 19 construction jobs
Community: Public realm & sidewalk improvements
Sustainability: Preservation of existing trees
Located in Dorchester, this project will build a four-story building with 20 homeownership units. The units will be a mix of studios, one-, and two-bedroom units. This will be a transit-oriented development as it is in close proximity to Ashmont Station, offering access to the Red Line train, the Mattapan Trolley, and several MBTA bus routes. Thirty-four long-term bike parking spaces will also be located on the ground floor of the building. The project will improve the public realm by creating better sidewalks and preserving multiple existing trees. The project will also contribute $5,500 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system.
In addition to these projects, the Board approved: | 
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