BRA Considers Approval of Huntington Ave. YMCA Demolition
YMCA outlines redevelopment plan for Huntington Avenue building.
Plans to demolish and rebuild the rear of the Huntington Ave. YMCA that houses most of the exercise facilities seem to be moving forward despite strong community opposition. A team representing the Greater Boston YMCA on Huntington Avenue was before the Boston Redevelopment Authority Tuesday night, and described the organization’s plan to tear down the 100-year-old structure, which would be sold to Northeastern University and converted into dormitories for students. The Y will then build a 23,000 square foot addition with a new pool, gym, and handball courts. The plan has faced stiff opposition from a member-initiated “Save the Boston Y” campaign. Key among their concerns are the smaller size of the proposed gym, and deeper fears that …
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