Are You Ready For A Remodeled Harrison/Albany Corridor?
The Boston Redevelopment Authority has approved plans designed to bring new development to the area. How do you feel about this, and who would you like to move in?
Some building heights would increase as dramatically as 130 feet, up from 70 feet to 200 feet, others would just see a 30 foot increase. And, in our earlier article, former editor Alix Roy noted that "the plan also opens the door for liquor stores and bars to set up shop along the corridor on a case-by-case basis with community input." The plan is also promising "additional affordable housing or affordable commercial or cultural space," a requirement that 20% of the lot be designated as public open space, such as "private ways, alleys or pedestrian walkways, all of which would be open to the public but owned and maintained by the developer." The Boston Zoning Commission will make the final verdict on all of the possible development in …
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8:03 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
Alex, One of the charms of Boston is its history and its old architecture. Also have you lived else where? Building height is a frequent issue in residential and historic areas. While progress is admirable one must look to see how it incorporates into a neighborhood. There is an entire seaport area that hasn't been developed, there is no reason to build a 200 foot building across from 4 story … more ›