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2011

BRA Receives Four Proposals in Response to Parcels 9 & 10 RFP
July 25, 2011
The BRA received four proposals today in response to the RFP for Parcels 9 & 10 in Roxbury. Below is a summary of the proposals. The proposals will be reviewed internally by BRA staff and then prese...

Babson College Coming to Boston’s Innovation District
June 3, 2011
Mayor Menino welcomes world’s top program for entrepreneurship to waterfront innovation cluster

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Babson College announced today that the college, ranked #...


Boston Harbor Islands Pavilion Opens on Rose Kennedy Greenway
June 2, 2011
Boston Harbor Island Alliance and the National Park Service opened the new Boston Harbor Islands Pavilion today with Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Victoria Reggie Kennedy presiding over the event. This ...

Mayor Menino Announces Boston Population Continues to Grow
March 23, 2011
U.S. Census Bureau releases 2010 data, confirms Boston’s population increases nearly 5% to 617,594; Boston’s minority population grows to 53%

The U.S. Census Bureau today announced t...

Mayor Menino Announces Major Development Projects Moving Forward
March 14, 2011
Projects will create over 2,700 new jobs and bring more than $473 million worth of private investment to the City of Boston

Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that five i...

Mayor Menino Announces Major Development Projects Moving Forward (no. 2)
March 14, 2011
$32.7 million housing development to become a gateway to Upham’s Corner, Dorchester

Number of jobs: 200
Private investment / Total project cost: $32.7 million
Residential un...

Mayor Menino Announces New Projects Move Forward
February 14, 2011
Public health and environmental sustainability for Boston residents by increasing access to fresh, locally produced food “It is exciting to see so many types of projects this week at the ...

Mayor Menino Announces New Projects Move Forward
January 19, 2011
FeldCo Development Company joins Elma Lewis as partners on Ruggles Place, BRA Board Approves New Charlestown Housing, Christian Science Center Planning Process is Complete

FeldCo Dev...

 
 

2010


Mayor Menino Announces New Projects Move Forward
December 16, 2010
Mayor Menino Announces New Projects Move Forward BRA Board Approves Green Housing Demonstration Project, New Innovation District Housing & Fenway Hotel...

Mayor Menino Welcomes Oasys to the Innovation District
December 16, 2010
Mayor Menino Welcomes Oasys to the Innovation District

Growing company to bring jobs and cutting-edge research facility to Boston

Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino welcomed clean techno...


Mayor Menino Announces Projects Move Forward
November 17, 2010
BRA Board Approves Several Projects in Jamaica Plain, South Boston, Fort Point, Mission Hill & Bay Village

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authorit...


Mayor Menino Announces Projects Move Forward
November 17, 2010
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Revised 368 Congress Street Project to Bring Boutique Hotel to Fort Point Channel

The Board approved the 368 Congress Street project, which will transform an exi...


City & State Break Ground on Yawkey Station Project
November 15, 2010
Project is key public transportation component of $450 million Fenway Center development that includes air rights over I-90 between Beacon Street and Brookline Avenue

Mayor Thomas ...


Mayor Menino Welcomes EvaluatePharma to Boston; U.K. Life Sciences Service Opens U.S. Headquarters
November 10, 2010
City’s LifeTech Initiative Also Welcomes Several Other Biotech Companies

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Redevelopment Authority today welcomed EvaluatePharma USA, Inc. to Bo...


Mayor Menino Unveils Back Bay’s APA Great Places in America Award; Announces 2011 National APA Conference to be Held in Boston
November 5, 2010
Neighborhood singled out for architecture, parks, engaged citizens

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA), American Planning Association (APA)...


Mayor Menino Opens $41M Modern Theatre Redevelopment; Completes Revival of Boston’s Historic Theatre District
November 4, 2010
Suffolk University restores 185-seat venue; creates new residence hall for nearly 200 students

Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined Suffolk University tonight to officially open the Moder...


Mayor Menino Joins BU School of Medicine to Break Ground on New Graduate Student Residence
October 28, 2010
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Boston University President Robert Brown and officials from the Boston University School of Medicine to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new graduate student resid...

Mayor, Governor Join Liberty Mutual at Groundbreaking Ceremony for More Than $300 Million Expansion Project of Insurer's Worldwide Headquarters
October 18, 2010
Liberty Mutual Adding 600 Full-Time Positions; Project Creating an Additional 500 Construction Jobs

Liberty Mutual Group Chairman and CEO Edmund F. Kelly was joined today by Bosto...


Mayor Menino Announces American Planning Association Designates Back Bay One of the Top 10 Great Neighborhoods for 2010
October 13, 2010
Neighborhood singled out for architecture, parks, engaged citizens

Mayor Thomas M. Menino is proud to announce that the American Planning Association (APA) today designated the Bac...


Mayor Menino Announces Projects Move Forward
October 13, 2010
BRA Board Approves Several Projects in Chinatown, South Boston, Back Bay, East Boston & Dorchester

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s Boar...


Spaulding Rehab Celebrates Ceremonial Ground Breaking in the Charlestown Navy Yard
October 7, 2010
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital community for a ceremonial ground breaking at the site of the New Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital facility, located on Parce...

BRA Expands Green Triple Decker Project
September 30, 2010
Seeks applications for five residences to participate in sustainability effort

The Boston Redevelopment Authority is pleased to announce that it is expanding its Green Triple Deck...


BRA Seeks Project Manager for Newmarket Eco-Industrial Zone
September 29, 2010
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA), through its GreenTech Initiative, seeks proposals from a consultant or consulting group to provide project management services for the Newmarket Eco-Industria...

Seaport Square to Enhance City's Innovation District with New Innovation Center, 23-Acre Mixed-Use Sustainable Neighborhood
September 21, 2010
BRA approves $3B plan, Innovation Center to break ground in spring 2011

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that Seaport Square’s $3 Billion master plan will be the latest and l...


Mayor Menino Celebrates Whittier Street Health Center Groundbreaking
September 14, 2010
$35M Facility to Greatly Expand Health Care Services to the Community

Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined Whittier Street Health Center officials today as they broke ground on their new...


Mayor Menino Announces Major Projects Move Forward
August 17, 2010
BRA Board Approves Greenway District Guidelines, Liberty Mutual's Expansion, Revamped Waterside Place, New Hotel for South End & Rental Housing in Roxbury

Mayor Thomas M. Menino a...


Mayor Menino Announces Major Projects Move Forward
August 17, 2010
Waterside Place to Bring New Residential, Office & Retail to South Boston Waterfront

The Board approved the Waterside Place project which will bring a new 21-story, 376,300 square fo...


City to Host 2nd PoweredUp International Game Industry Conference on October 14-15
August 9, 2010
Launches PoweredUpBoston.com Website

The Boston Redevelopment Authority is proud to announce that the PoweredUp conference is returning to Boston on October 14-15, 2010. The confe...


City Retains West Roxbury Manufacturing Facility
August 3, 2010
ABnote North America consolidates Tennessee facility, grows Boston operations

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined ABnote North America staff to tour the company’s manufacturing fac...


Mayor Menino Announces New Projects Move Forward
July 21, 2010
BRA Board Approves New Whittier Street Health Center Facility in Roxbury & Ridgecrest Village Apartments in West Roxbury

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston Redevelopm...


Mayor Menino Takes Innovation District 'To Market'
July 19, 2010
City Releases 2 RFPs on Boston’s Spectacular Waterfront

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority is releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) fo...


Mayor Menino Hosts 3rd Annual Retail Opportunities Tour
July 13, 2010
Pitches Boston to Retailers, Brokers & Developers; Highlights Downtown Crossing, Greenway, South Boston Waterfront

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today touted Boston as the place for retai...


Mayor Announces New Projects Move Forward
June 23, 2010
BRA Board Approves Several Public Realm Improvement Projects

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s Board of Directors approved the following i...


Mayor Announces New Projects Move Forward (cont.)
June 23, 2010
Mitigation from Russia Wharf Project to Improve Congress Street Bridge

The Board approved the transfer of $3 million in mitigation funds from the Russia Wharf redevelopment project...


Cancer Garden of Hope Opens on City Hall Plaza
June 19, 2010
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today celebrated the grand opening of the Cancer Garden of Hope on City Hall Plaza.

The Garden is the latest addition to the Plaza and will be a unique tribute...


Boston to Become 1st Large American City to Conduct Infrared Scan
June 18, 2010
Mayor Menino Announces Release of RFP to Identify Heat Loss from Buildings

Following a meeting with almost a dozen chief executive officers of Boston’s growing Cleantech Industry, ...


Mayor Announces New Projects Move Forward
May 19, 2010
BRA Board Approves New Street Development Project on East Boston Waterfront, New Community Health Center in Mattapan

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston Redevelopment ...


Mayor Announces New Projects Move Forward
April 14, 2010
BRA Board Approves Two Public Housing Redevelopment Projects, New Commercial & Residential Space in Jamaica Plain

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston Redevelopment Aut...


Mayor Announces New Projects Move Forward
April 14, 2010
(continued...) BRA Board Approves Two Public Housing Redevelopment Projects, New Commercial & Residential Space in Jamaica Plain

Forest Hills Parcels V&W to Bring New Commer...


Cancer Garden of Hope to Blossom this Spring on Boston City Hall Plaza
March 22, 2010
City of Boston & Conquer Cancer Coalition of MA lead effort to ensure that “hope grows here”

The Cancer Garden of Hope is set to blossom this spring on Boston’s City Hall Plaza. ...


Mayor Menino Leverages Additional $2M for Green Retrofit Program
March 16, 2010
Renew Boston initiative to provide affordable multi-family buildings with energy efficiency upgrades & renewable energy resources

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston R...


Mayor Menino Announces Harvard Allston Partnership Fund Awards
February 26, 2010
Joins Harvard President Faust to award second $100,000 in grants to nine local organizations

Mayor Thomas M. Menino will join Harvard University President Drew Faust this evening to ...


Mayor Menino Announces New Projects Move Forward
February 16, 2010
BRA Board grants approval for institutional & residential projects; Takes step to spur development within Mayor’s Innovation District

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston...


Mayor Menino Announces Major Shot in the Arm to Boston's Economy
February 11, 2010
Liberty Mutual plans expansion of Boston headquarters, 600 new full-time positions at the company & 500 construction jobs

In a major boost to Boston’s economy, Mayor Thomas M. Me...


Mayor Menino Makes Pocketing a Hefty Tax Credit Easier Than Ever
January 29, 2010
Eligible working families may qualify for a credit of up to $5,657

28 FREE tax prep centers across the city are ready to help Bostonians bring the money home

To...


BRA Response to the Pieces by Fox25-TV & Commonwealth Magazine
January 26, 2010
Who is Eligible for Affordable Housing Units through the BRA's Inclusionary Development Program?

* Anyone who meets the income guidelines for workforce housing may apply to enter the...


Mayor Menino Kicks-Off Construction of Gardner Museum's New Addition
January 21, 2010
Joins architect Renzo Piano to unveil final design

New wing will relieve pressure on the historic building and collection, improve the visitor experience, and preserve Isabella Gardner’s leg...


Mayor Menino opens nominations for fourth annual Green Awards
January 20, 2010
Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced today that nominations are now open for the Mayor’s 2010 Green Awards, which recognize local sustainability and environmental awareness leaders in three different cate...

Mayor Menino Kicks-Off 2010 with New Projects Moving Forward
January 13, 2010
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s Board of Directors approved the following projects last night, showing signs that investment is being made in Boston an...
 
 

2009


BRA Approves Charlesview Redevelopment in Allston-Brighton
December 17, 2009
340 Mixed-Income Residential Units Get Go-Ahead

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board granted approval to the Charlesview redevelopment project in Allston-Brighton following a p...


Mayor Menino Reminds Shoppers to Visit Downtown Crossing’s First Ever Holiday Market
December 14, 2009
Two weeks in, seasonal marketplace proves to be a success

Artists & specialty food vendors have something for everyone

With ten shopping days left, Mayor Thomas M. Menino tod...


Boston Wins 4th Census Challenge; City’s Population Continues to Grow
December 1, 2009
Census Bureau again adjusts figures following Mayor’s challenge; Raises city’s population to 620,535

City still contends population should be 630,384

Mayor Thomas M. Menino...


Mayor Menino Kicks Off Holiday Season
November 24, 2009
A flurry of special deals and great finds await shoppers in the city

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today kicked off the holiday season by announcing the first annual Holiday Market in Dow...


Mayor Announces New Projects Move Forward
November 18, 2009
Projects in Financial District, South End, Dorchester & Hyde Park Get Go Ahead

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s Board of Directors a...


Mayor Announces New Projects Move Forward (cont.)
November 18, 2009
252-254 Adams Street Project in Dorchester Moves Forward

The Board granted approval for the 252-254 Adams Street redevelopment project in Dorchester. The development team will raze ...


BRA Statement Regarding Charlesview & Nov. 17 Board Meeting
November 16, 2009
The BRA feels that the Charlesview redevelopment project has completed the public process and is ready for consideration by the BRA Board of Directors for approval. Nonetheless, it will be removed fr...

Mayor Menino, W Hotel Officials Celebrate Grand Opening of Boston’s Newest World-Class Hotel
October 30, 2009
300 New Jobs Generated by First ‘Boston Invests in Growth’ Project

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined W Hotel officials and members of the Chinatown and Theater District communit...


Mayor Menino Welcomes First Wind Headquarters to Downtown Boston
October 28, 2009
Leading wind power developer to occupy space in historic Leather District—First Wind signs new 35,877 SF office lease with Millennium Partners at 179 Lincoln St.

Mayor Thomas M. Me...


City of Boston, Bank of America Announce Pilot to Preserve Tenancies in Foreclosed Properties
October 28, 2009
Initiative is Part of City’s Continued Efforts to Acquire Foreclosed Homes, Stabilize Hardest Hit Neighborhoods

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Bank of America Corporation today announc...


Boston Targets $84 Million for Transportation Improvements
October 27, 2009
City submits application for federal stimulus grant for Port of Boston project; Project includes 4 sites that would immediately create 620 construction jobs

As part of Mayor Thoma...


Mayor, Business Community Celebrate Successful First Year of Boston Buying Power Initiative
October 26, 2009
City’s Energy Broker Partner Opens Sales Office in Downtown Crossing

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined the City’s partner in its Boston Buying Power initiative, Tay...


Mayor Menino Announces Design Team for Mary Soo Hoo/Chinatown Gateway Park
October 21, 2009
BRA to Host Public Meetings to Finalize Design; Mass Turnpike Commits $160,000 for Construction

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined the Chinatown community, the Boston Redevelopmen...


Mayor Menino Breaks Ground on New Dudley Square Police Station and Launches New Public Safety Website
October 15, 2009
Celebration marks latest milestone in Dudley Vision Master Plan; Website is another example of the City’s commitment to using technology to enhance communication at the neighborhood level

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino celebrates fashion icon LouisBoston’s trend-setting announcement to relocate to the Boston Waterfront
October 15, 2009
Luxury retailer inks deal with Fan Pier Development LLC to occupy 20,000 SF of retail space on water’s edge

Mayor Thomas M. Menino enthusiastically confirmed today that LouisBoston...


Public-Private Partnership Moves Fenway Center/Parcel 7 Air-Rights Development Forward
October 15, 2009
BRA Applauds Turnpike Board's Decision to Approve Contract Changes to Spur Development

Fenway Center is First Air-Rights Project to Move Forward Since Completion of "Civic Vision for Turnp...


Mayor Menino Celebrates Launch of City’s Newest Cutting Edge Company
October 8, 2009
Welcomes Artaic to the Boston Marine Industrial Park; Thanks CreateBoston Initiative for Assisting with Financing & Site Location

At 4:00 p.m. today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino will c...


Mayor Menino Hosts Green Jobs Rally to Advocate for $4M ARRA Labor Grant
October 7, 2009
Blue in Green Initiative Will Build Green Economy for Residents of Blue Hill Avenue Corridor

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined workforce development officials, employers, non-p...


Boston Again Challenges Census Estimate
October 1, 2009
Mayor Challenges Results for 4th Year in a Row; Says City Population Estimate Should be Raised to 630,384

In a letter to the U.S. Census Bureau, Mayor Thomas M. Menino is challeng...


Mayor Menino Announces Two New Biotech Companies Move Operations to Boston
September 28, 2009
City’s LifeTech Initiative Assists with Financing, Site Location & Permitting

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that two new biotech companies – Ginkgo BioWorks and Eutropics ...


Mayor Dedicates Emmanuel College's New $70 Million Science Center
September 24, 2009
State-of-the-Art Center to Provide 14 Labs & Classroom Space

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Sister Janet Eisner, President of Emmanuel College, and John Palmieri, Director of ...


City Unveils Young Adult Financial Literacy Website
September 17, 2009
ONEin3Money.org Will Supply Boston’s 20-34 Year Old Population with Crucial Financial Planning Tools

Mayor Thomas M. Menino is proud to announce that the City of Boston has teamed ...


Mayor Announces New Projects Move Forward
September 16, 2009
Projects in South Boston & West Roxbury Get Go Ahead

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s Board of Directors approved the following two...


Mayor Announces New Projects Move Forward
September 16, 2009
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Gordon’s Wood Project to Bring 42 Homeownership Units to West Roxbury in a New Design

The BRA Board also granted approval to the Gordon’s Wood proj...


BRA Begins Broadcasting Board Meetings Live on TV and Streaming Web Video
September 15, 2009
The Boston Redevelopment Authority is pleased to announce that beginning with tonight’s Board Meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m., the public is now able to view the proceedings live on the city’s governm...

Mayor Menino Tops Off Russia Wharf
September 15, 2009
350 Construction Workers Celebrate Half-Way Mark

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Boston Redevelopment Authority and Boston Properties officials for a ceremonial “topping off” o...


Mayor Menino Releases Mid-Year Report on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding
August 25, 2009
First City Nationwide to Report Six Month Job Creation, Business Development and Infrastructure Improvement Data

Three developments receive $720,000 in Brownfields funds to redevelop vacan...


Mayor Menino Announces New Projects Move Forward
August 13, 2009
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s Board of Directors granted tentative designation to a redeveloper for a parcel in the Charlestown Navy Yard, conveyed a...

Mayor Announces New Projects Move Forward
August 13, 2009
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Concord Baptist Church Redevelopment in the South End Will Bring 9 New Residential Units

The BRA Board approved the redevelopment of the Concord Baptist Church, ...


Mayor Menino to Celebrate ONEin3 Boston's 5th Anniversary
August 7, 2009
City’s 20-34 Year-Old Initiative Marks Milestone with Advisory Council Reunion; Welcomes Newest Council Members

On August 10, 2009 Mayor Thomas M. Menino will join current and pas...


Mayor Menino Kicks-Off Newest Project on South Boston Waterfront
July 18, 2009
Liberty Wharf Replaces Jimmy’s Harborside with New Restaurant, Office Space & HarborWalk

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined officials from the Boston Redevelopment Authority, Ma...


Mayor Menino Says “Come on Down! Boston is the Place to Locate your Retail Business”
July 7, 2009
Hosts 2nd Annual Retail Opportunities Tour

Walks Group of 70 Retailers, Brokers & Developers through Back Bay & Fenway

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today touted Boston as the pl...


Mayor Menino Celebrates Grand Opening of $372M Battery Wharf Complex
July 6, 2009
Newest Extension of Boston’s HarborWalk and Boston Maritime Museum Now Open

Joins New Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel & Residences

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today celebrated the ...


BRA & MOITI Partner to Attract Spanish Companies Exploring Expansion Opportunities in Mass.
June 29, 2009
A delegation of leading Spanish companies will visit Massachusetts today to better understand market opportunities within the state. This delegation of CEO’s and high level Spanish government economic...

Mayor Menino Announces Harvard Allston Partnership Fund Recipients
June 26, 2009
Six Non-Profit Organizations Split $100,000 in First-Round Funding

Funds to Support Vibrant Programs & Community Improvement Initiatives in Allston-Brighton

Mayor Thomas M. M...


Going Green: Mayor Menino Announces $300,000 in Empowerment Zone Funding to Create Green-Collar Jobs
June 25, 2009

Grant targets high-risk youth and funds training for adults

In the fourth and final green announcement in a week-long series, Mayor Thomas M. Menino today celebrated $300,000 in...


Mayor Menino Celebrates Grand Opening of 45 Province Street
June 11, 2009
Project Transforms Province Street with Streetscape Improvements; Residential & Restaurant Space Add Vitality to Downtown Crossing Neighborhood

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined ...


Mayor Menino Breaks Ground for New $40M Boston Renaissance Charter Public School in Hyde Park
June 8, 2009
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School (BRCPS) to break ground on its new $40 million school building in Hyde Park. BRCPS will restore two industrial buildin...

Mayor Menino Celebrates Mullen’s Move to Boston
June 1, 2009
Ad Agency Moves Headquarters to Financial District, Brings 300 Professionals to Boston’s Creative Economy

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Mullen CEO Joe Grimaldi to celebrat...


Mayor Menino Celebrates Grand Opening of Fenway Health’s New State-of-the-Art Facility
May 7, 2009
Believed to be largest facility ever constructed by LGBT-specific organization

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Fenway Health staff and board members for a ribbon-cutting ceremo...


Mayor Menino Celebrates Opening of Dana-Farber’s New Experimental Cancer Imaging Center in Boston’s Marine Industrial Park
April 27, 2009
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Dana-Farber Cancer Institute officials to celebrate the opening of its new 14,000 square-foot Lurie Family Imaging Center, one of the most advanced experimental can...

BRA Adopts New Start Time for Board Meetings
April 2, 2009
Mayor Asks for Evening Meeting Time to Allow for Greater Public Participation

The Boston Redevelopment Authority today announced that its Board has adopted a request by Mayor Thoma...


Mayor Hosts Career Fair Offering Valuable Job-Search Techniques
April 2, 2009
Attendees learn to polish résumés and sharpen their interview skills for everything they need to compete in today's tough market

The City of Boston offers a wide array of services ...


City Hosts Business Seminar & Workshop to Help Businesses Prosper in Down Economy
March 31, 2009
Two-Hour Workshop to Discuss New Marketing Techniques, Help with Lease Negotiations & Cost Efficient Strategies

The City of Boston, Boston Redevelopment Authority and the Downtow...


Mayor Menino declares this Saturday and Sunday “EITC Weekend” in Boston
March 28, 2009
City partners with the faith-based community to get out the word about 25 free tax prep sites and remind residents to claim Earned Income Tax Credit

With just over two weeks to go ...


Mayor Menino Welcomes 600 New Employees to the Fort Point Channel
March 24, 2009
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined executives from Retail Convergence, Inc. (RCI) and Cengage Learning to welcome them to the Fort Point Channel in their new office spaces in the Channel Center compl...

Mayor Menino Supports Allston Bike Manufacturing Company
March 19, 2009
Geekhouse Bike Company Receives $70,000 Loan from City Program

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Martin Walsh from Geekhouse Bike Company to present him with a check for a $70,00...

City Conducts Hyde Park Business District Retail Market Study
February 20, 2009
Hosts February 26 Community Meeting to Discuss Draft Results & Next Steps

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the City has received the draft results from a retail market s...


BRA Approves Residential Project in South Boston
February 19, 2009
Fifteen New Homeownership Units Slated for West Broadway

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board granted approval for a $5 million deve...


Mayor Menino Announces Two New Neighborhood Planning Initiatives
February 19, 2009
BRA Begins Process by Awarding Consultant Contracts to Assist with Planning

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board granted approval to...


Mayor Menino Helps Working Families Put “Money in Their Pockets”
January 30, 2009
City Offers 25 Free Tax Prep Sites; Workers Can Receive Up to $5,547!

In an effort to ensure that working families receive the full tax refund that they deserve, Mayor Thomas M. Me...


Mayor Announces $543 Million in Private Investment, 1,350 Construction Jobs Get Go-Ahead at BRA Board Meeting
January 29, 2009

New Suffolk School of Art & Design & One Kenmore Project Receive Approvals

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that two projects that total $543 million in private investmen...


BRA Approves Boston College’s Institutional Master Plan
January 29, 2009
Approval Given with 1 Proviso; 150 dorm beds on “Brighton Campus” Will Be Taken Under Further Advisement

College must still seek further approval before moving forward with any planned ind...


City Celebrates the Opening of Two New Businesses at the Scrafft Center in Charlestown
January 22, 2009
IntraLinks Opens Expanded Office Facility; Cogito Relocates from Cambridge

Boston Redevelopment Authority Director John F. Palmieri today joined officials from IntraLinks to commem...


City Approves New Changes to Russia Wharf Project
January 13, 2009
$500M Project Increases Office Space, Adds Artist Work Studio Space

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that changes were approved to a key waterfront project to ensure that i...

 
 

2008


BRA Grants Approval for $40M New Boston Renaissance Charter Public School Building in Hyde Park
December 18, 2008
School Relocates from Back Bay; Restores Two Industrial Buildings

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is moving forward with it...


Mayor Menino & Secretary Bump Host Workforce Strategies Summit to Build Boston’s Workforce
December 11, 2008
Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Suzanne M. Bump and Chair of Boston PIC and President of Brigham & Women’s Hospital Dr. Gary Gottlieb today hosted...

Boston’s Population Continues to Grow
December 5, 2008
Census Bureau Again Adjusts Figures Following Mayor’s Third Challenge; Raises City’s Population to 608,352

In response to a recent challenge by Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the U.S. Ce...


Mayor Announces $393 Million in Private Investment, 1,600 Construction Jobs Get Go-Ahead at BRA Board Meeting
December 4, 2008
BRA Advances Prudential Center Projects & Fort Point Channel Projects

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that four projects that total $393 million in private investment received app...


Mayor Menino & Harvard President Faust Celebrate Harvard Allston Education Portal
November 21, 2008
New Community Educational Facility Provides Gateway into Harvard for Boston Kids

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today got a first hand look at kids performing science experiments at the ...


Mayor Menino Kicks-Off $42M Modern Theatre Redevelopment
November 20, 2008
Suffolk University Begins Work to Restore Historic Façade, Build New Theater/Gallery Space & 197-Bed Residence Hall

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Suffolk University to celebr...


Mayor Announces $75 Million in Private Investment, More Than 300 Construction Jobs Get Go-Ahead at BRA Board Meeting
November 13, 2008
BRA Advances Parcel A at Seaport Square, Fenway Residential Project, Beacon Hill Commercial Project, Fitness Center in West Roxbury

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that four...


Mayor Menino Releases Small Business Sustainability Survey Results; Finds Energy Costs are #1 Concern
November 12, 2008
City Schedules Energy Saving Workshops to Assist Businesses

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today released a new survey that finds that the majority of small businesses in Boston are strug...


Mayor Menino Celebrates Return of FAO Schwarz to Boston
November 8, 2008
Famed Toy Store to Join Macy’s Downtown Crossing Location

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today celebrated the return of FAO Schwarz to Boston with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Macy’s...


Mayor Menino Unveils Artist Live/Work Model Unit at Westinghouse Plaza
October 15, 2008
Project to Add 62 Studios to Hyde Park’s Growing Artist Community

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined City Councilor Rob Consalvo, The Hamilton Company, the Boston Redevelopment Au...


Mayor Announces $261 Million in Private Investment, More Than 1,000 Construction Jobs Get Go-Ahead at BRA Board Meeting
October 15, 2008
BRA Advances Parcel 24 Project in Chinatown, 350 Boylston Street in Back Bay & Wheelock College Renovation in the Fens

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that Parcel 24, a 32...


Mayor Challenges Census Population Estimate for Third Year in a Row
October 1, 2008
Says Boston’s Population Estimate Should be Raised by Almost 20,000 People

For the third consecutive year, Mayor Thomas M. Menino today has challenged the official census populat...


Mayor Menino Unveils ‘The Norman B. Leventhal Walk to the Sea’
September 25, 2008
One-Mile Walk Showcases Four Centuries of Boston’s History from Beacon Hill to Long Wharf

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined prominent real estate developer, Norman B. Leventhal...


MAYOR MENINO LAUDS OPENING OF 1330 BOYLSTON STREET; ANNOUNCES PROGRESS ON UPPER BOYLSTON STREET
September 18, 2008
New cross street, lively streetscapes and a proposal for a new mixed-use project underway.

Celebrating the opening of 1330 Boylston Street, a mixed-use residential, commercial and...


City Releases RFQ for Design of New Dudley Square Municipal Office Facility
September 15, 2008
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the City has released a Request for Qualifications for the design of the new 21st-century municipal office facility to be located in the heart of Dudley Squ...

City Grants Approval for New Carpenters Union Headquarters in Dorchester
September 10, 2008
New England Regional Council of Carpenters Will Build State-of-the-Art Facility

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the New England Regional Council of Carpenters received ...


City Approves Bulfinch Triangle Project
August 12, 2008
The Merano’ to Bring Two New Hotels, Office & Retail Space

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that at the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors meeting, the Cit...


Mayor Menino Announces Release of RFP for Roslindale Substation Site
August 8, 2008
Recognizing the significance of this project to the neighborhood, Mayor Thomas M. Menino proudly announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for ...

Mayor Menino Announces Release of RFP for Roslindale Substation Site
August 8, 2008
Recognizing the significance of this project to the neighborhood, Mayor Thomas M. Menino proudly announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for ...

Mayor Menino Seeks Nominations for Christian Science Plaza Task Force
July 21, 2008
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) is beginning a public process to seek neighbors’ input regarding the update of the Master Plan for the Christian Sc...

Mayor Menino Celebrates Opening of SnapChef in South Boston
July 16, 2008
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Boston Redevelopment Authority Director John Palmieri and the owners of SnapChef as they celebrate the opening of their new headquarters in South Boston. SnapChef...

Mayor Menino Announces Photo Installation Project in Downtown Crossing
July 15, 2008
Celebrates the People of Downtown Crossing Through “Have We Met Yet?” Public Art Campaign

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the public art project, HAVE WE MET YET?, ...


Mayor Menino Announces Three Biotech Companies Move Operations to Boston
July 10, 2008
City’s LifeTech Initiative Brings Almost 100 Jobs, Fills 70,000 SF of Space

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that three biotech companies – Cogito Health Inc., Paratek Pharma...


Mayor Menino Unveils Time Capsule Found at Ferdinand Building in Dudley Square
June 25, 2008
Presents Contents to Roxbury Historical Society; Asks Community to Submit Ideas for New Time Capsule

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined BRA Director John Palmieri, Rep. Byron Ru...


Mayor Menino Announces Various Projects Receive BRA Board Approval
June 24, 2008
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors approved a variety of projects around the city – projects include approval for Suffolk’s Institutional...

Mayor Menino Announces Various Projects Receive BRA Board Approval
June 24, 2008

Continued...

BRA Selects Planning Consultant for Allston-Brighton Community Wide Plan

The BRA Board granted approval for BRA staff to enter into consultant s...


Mayor Menino Hosts “Experience Boston Retail Opportunities Tour
June 8, 2008
Walking, Trolley and Boat Tour to Showcase Boston Opportunities

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today hosted “Experience Boston”, a retail opportunities tour for retailers, brokers and dev...


Mayor Menino Seeks Innovative Green Jobs Training Programs
June 3, 2008
$250,000 Available from Neighborhood Jobs Trust for Green Jobs

Looking to boost the skills of local residents so they are ready to fully participate in the emerging gre...


Mayor Menino Announces Go-Ahead for Norman B. Leventhal "Walk to the Sea" Trail
June 3, 2008
BRA Board Grants Approval for One-Mile Trail; Also Approves Retail/Office Project in Back Bay, Receives Approval to Advertise RFI for Charlestown Navy Yard Building

Mayor Thomas M...


Mayor Menino Announces Important Projects Move Forward
May 15, 2008
Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved a number of projects throughout the city, including the Greenway Center project in the Bulfin...

Mayor Menino Announces Incentive to Keep JPMorgan in Boston
April 29, 2008
Says Company Will Retain 725 Jobs While Adding Almost 400 New Jobs

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced an incentive package to encourage JPMorgan to remain in Boston, retainin...


Mayor Menino Announces Important Projects Move Forward
April 29, 2008
BRA Board Approves Several Projects Through Out the City

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved a number of pro...


Mayor Menino Launches Sustainable Business Leader Program
April 23, 2008
Accepts $50,000 Grant from State DEP, Urges Businesses to Join Program

Furthering Boston’s green efforts, Mayor Thomas M. Menino today launched the Sustainable Business Leader (SB...


Mayor Announces Important Projects Move Forward
April 1, 2008
BRA Board Gives Go-Ahead for Gardner Museum Expansion, 4 Newbury Street & 154 Green Street Projects

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board...


Mayor Menino Announces Seven Boston Businesses Receive ‘Inner City Urban Business Award’
March 12, 2008
Companies Are Now Finalists for National ‘Inner City 100 Award’

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined representatives from the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) and the ...


Mayor Menino Announces Dudley Square Design Competition
March 10, 2008
Competition to Coincide with Upcoming National AIA Convention in Boston

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority issued a call for entry for a...


Mayor Menino Unveils Dorchester Avenue Transportation & Streetscape Action Plan
March 8, 2008
Celebrates Three-Year Community Planning Process; Announces Additional Funds to Begin Implementation Phase

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined the Dorchester community and memb...


Menino Receives $300,000 in Grants for Youth Jobs & Educational Opportunities
February 22, 2008
Grants Allow Work Programs to Now Serve Youth Year-Round

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Patrick Administration officials, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development, Suzanne...


Menino Announces Opening of New WriteBoston Writing Centers
February 22, 2008
High School Writing Centers in Hyde Park & West Roxbury to Serve More than 2,000 Boston Public High School Students

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that WriteBoston has rece...


Mayor Menino Announces WriteBoston Receives $50,000 Grant
February 22, 2008
Funding Will Give Teens Chance to Overcome Life Challenges While Improving Writing Skills

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that WriteBoston has been awarded a $50,000 grant to b...


Mayor Announces Roslindale Community Meeting to Review Draft Zoning
February 19, 2008
Seeks Input from Community Before Zoning is Adopted

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Redevelopment Authority are pleased to announce that the City will host a community meetin...


Mayor Announces New $30M Office & Restaurant Buildings Coming to South Boston Waterfront
January 31, 2008
BRA Board Gives Go-Ahead for New Project on former Jimmy’s Harborside Site

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announces that a new boutique office building and four new restaurants are c...


Mayor Menino Appoints New Chief Planner
January 31, 2008
Taps Veteran, Well-Respected Planning Professional, Kairos Shen, to Lead Planning Functions for the Entire City

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that he has chosen Kairos She...


Menino Announces New Housing Moves Forward in Charlestown
January 10, 2008
75 West School Street Project to Bring Almost 100 Units of New Housing

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors approved th...


Mayor Menino Celebrates Opening of 10 West Street
January 9, 2008
New Suffolk University Residence Hall to Provide Housing for 274 Students

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Suffolk University officials for the opening of their newest residenc...

 
 

2007


Mayor Menino Unveils Recommendations for Downtown Crossing
November 27, 2007
Vision for revitalization includes mix of uses, public realm enhancements, pedestrian focus and comprehensive branding strategy

Historic architecture. A plum, central location. E...


Mayor Menino Announces New Research Tool to Focus on Economic Development in Boston
November 26, 2007
Says ‘Labor Market Assessment Tool’ Will Assist City in Analyzing Economic Development Opportunities Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority (...

Mayor Announces Milestone for Jackson Square Redevelopment Project
November 15, 2007
BRA Board Paves Way for Phase 1 of TOD Project; Work Set to Begin in Early ’08

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the $250 million Jackson Square redevelopment project i...


Mayor Menino Meets with Dorchester Middle School Students as they Help Test City's First Upcoming WiFi Network
November 5, 2007
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today met with a group of eighth-grade students from Dorchester’s Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School at the intersection of Intervale Street and Blue Hill Avenue to see a de...

Mayor Announces Additional Housing for Charlestown Navy Yard
October 23, 2007
BRA Board Approval Gives Go-Ahead for Building 33 Conversion

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved a new residential project in the Charlestown Navy ...


Mayor Menino Announces Roslindale's New Strategic Plan
October 23, 2007
Says New Community Vision Will Serve as Roadmap in Updating Neighborhood’s Zoning

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Board of Director...


Mayor Menino Announces BRA Approval of $1 Billion Harvard Science Center
October 3, 2007
Research Complex Will Keep Boston on Cutting-edge of Life Science Research

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Board of Directors...


Mayor Announces BRA Approval of Tufts Expansion Project
October 3, 2007
Dental School will Increase Patient Capacity & Community Benefits

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board today approved Tufts University’s proposal to expand their existing Denta...


Mayor Announces Russia Wharf Design Changes
October 3, 2007
Says BRA Board Approval Makes Way for Latest Architectural Masterpiece on Boston Waterfront

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that Boston Properties, owners of Russia Wharf, r...


BRA Board Approves 15th Director in 50 Years
October 3, 2007
John F. Palmieri to Lead City’s Planning & Economic Development Agency

The Boston Redevelopment Authority’s Board of Directors today approved John F. Palmieri to be the 15th direct...


City Selects Suffolk University to Redevelop the Modern
October 3, 2007
Restoration Will Preserve Historic Theatre; Add New Residential and Cultural Space

Today Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s Board selected S...


Mayor Menino Announces "Fan Pier Comes to Life"
September 26, 2007
Groundbreaking Ceremony Paves Way for Much Anticipated, New 21-Acre Urban Neighborhood on Boston’s Waterfront

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston-based development firm, The Fallon ...


Mayor Menino Names John Palmieri New BRA Chief
September 19, 2007
Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced today that he has named John Palmieri as his choice to lead the Boston Redevelopment Authority. Formerly the Director of Development Services in Hartford, John Palmie...

Mayor Menino Announces New $130 Million Industrial Facility to be Added to Boston Marine Industrial Park
September 11, 2007
Says New Multi-Tenant Facility is a Boost to Boston’s Fishing and Transport Industry

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Board of Dire...


Long Wharf Pavilion Gets New, Unique Waterfront Restaurant
September 11, 2007
Eat Drink Laugh Restaurant Group Plans “Doc’s,” a Casual Dining Establishment

The Long Wharf pavilion is one step closer today to being home to an exciting new and unique restauran...


Mayor Menino Announces New Master Planning Process for Dorchester’s Columbia Point
September 11, 2007
BRA-led Community Process to Yield Comprehensive Vision for Transportation, Land Use, and Future Development

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment A...


Mayor Menino Works to Relocate Downtown Crossing Pushcart Vendors
August 24, 2007
Mayor, BRA Instrumental in Securing New Locations for Vendors Displaced by Construction

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the City and the Boston Redevelopment Authority...


Mayor Menino Breaks Ground on Mass College of Pharmacy's New Academic Building
August 22, 2007
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to officially break ground on a new six-story academic building on the south side of Huntington Avenue in ...

Mayor Menino Celebrates Launch of Second Harborwalk Audio
August 16, 2007
Free City-Produced MP3 Audio Tour Showcases Fort Point Channel Neighborhood

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the launch of the City’s second free Boston Harborwalk MP3 audio ...


Mayor Menino Brokers Affordable Housing Agreement for Mission Hill Residents
August 14, 2007
Secures Tenants’ Futures at Franklin Square Apartment Building

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the City has successfully negotiated a long-term affordable housing agree...


BRA Board Moves Several Projects Forward
August 14, 2007
Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved a number of projects throughout the city, including final approvals for the One Franklin Stre...

BRA Board Moves Several Projects Forward (Cont.)
August 14, 2007
368 Congress Street Moves Forward; Existing Fort Point Office Building to Undergo Rehab and Modern Upgrade

The BRA Board approved a rehabilitation project at 368 Congress Street, m...


Mayor Menino Announces Roslindale Shopping Center to Undergo Renovation
August 3, 2007
Says Proposal for New Stop and Shop Store, New Retail, and Physical Upgrades Will Further Enliven Area

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today commended recently-filed plans with the Boston ...


Mayor Menino Announces Two Vendors to Remain in Downtown Crossing
August 1, 2007
Says New Home for Merchants Part of City’s Continued Effort to Strengthen District’s Vitality

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that GT Florist and Lambert’s Marketplace, two ...


BRA Names Michael F. Glavin to City's Institutional Development Team
July 19, 2007
Former Bank of America Community Development Executive Named to City’s Institutional Development Team; Michael F. Glavin to be point person on Harvard University’s Allston Expansion

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BRA Board Moves Several Projects Forward
July 19, 2007
Board Gives Go-Ahead for Several Institutional Projects; New Affordable Housing & Commercial Projects

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority Bo...


BRA Board Moves Several Projects Forward (Cont.)
July 19, 2007
Emmanuel College Gets Go-Ahead for New Academic and Science Building in Fenway

The BRA Board approved an amendment to Emmanuel College’s proposal for a new Academic Science Buildin...


Mayor Announces Mobius Moves to the South End
July 3, 2007
Boston Arts Organization’s New Home Will Complete New Artist Live-Work Development on Harrison Avenue

Mayor Thomas M. Menino is pleased to announce that Mobius, a local non-profit ...


City Issues RFP for Redevelopment of Modern Theatre
July 2, 2007
Historic Theatre’s Restoration Will Complete City’s Goal of Preservation

The Boston Redevelopment Authority has issued a Request for Proposals seeking the redevelopment of the Mode...


City Selects Winthrop Square Garage Operator
June 29, 2007
Network Parking Company Will Manage Parking Facility on Interim Basis

The City of Boston has selected Network Parking Company, Ltd., as the new parking facility operator for the Wi...


Mayor Menino Praises New Staples Store Proposed for Roslindale Village
June 28, 2007
Says New Proposed New Retail Store In-Line with Developing Community Vision

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today commended Staples for their plan to build their sixth Boston store in Ro...


Mayor Selects Parcel P-3 Developer
June 21, 2007
Elma Lewis Partners to Breathe New Life into Roxbury with ‘Ruggles Place’

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board granted tentative des...


Mayor Announces Important Projects Move Forward
June 21, 2007
Board Gives Go-Ahead for South Boston Waterfront’s $690 Million Waterside Place; State-of-the-Art Research Facility in the Fenway Neighborhood

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced ...


Mayor Menino Announces New 100,00 Square-Foot Facility For The Greater Boston Food Bank
June 6, 2007
New and Improved Newmarket Location to Allow Organization to Expand; Double Annual Food Distribution to 50 Million Pounds

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that The Greater Bo...


Mayor Menino Announces New Boston Civic Design Commission Members
June 4, 2007
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that Daniel St. Clair (AIA) and Andrea Leers (FAIA) were recently appointed to the Boston Civic Design Commission (BCDC) to fill the two vacancies left by the de...

Mayor Menino Announces Important Projects Move Forward
May 31, 2007
Board Gives Go-Ahead for New Music Hall on Lansdowne Street

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved a number of ...

*Press Statement* Get the Facts About Hayward Place
May 18, 2007
Letter to the Editor - Originally Published in the Boston Globe - May 13, 2007.

To the Editor:

If Steve Bailey’s column on Hayward Place (May 4, 2007) took an honest look a...


Mayor Menino Launches Initiative for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
May 10, 2007
Mayor Thomas M. Menino, in partnership with English for New Bostonians, today launched a new workplace English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) initiative at Boston’s Marine Industrial Park (MIP...

Mayor Announces Winthrop Square Garage Will Benefit Public Housing and Programs
May 10, 2007
Proceeds from parking and sale will go toward public safety, renovations, and human service programs

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced plans to use revenue from the Winthrop S...


Mayor Menino Gives Youth Opportunities
May 8, 2007
New Dudley Square Headquarters Provides Critical Services for Court-Involved Youth: Case Management, Education, Transitional Jobs & Placement

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Se...


Mayor Announces BRA Board Moves 311 Summer Street Project Forward
May 8, 2007
Mixed-Use Rehab in Fort Point Neighborhood to Serve as New Home to Architectural Design Firm, ADD, Inc.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority B...


Mayor Menino Joins Berkeley Investments to Celebrate Groundbreaking at Fort Point Channel’s FP3
April 20, 2007
Mixed-Use Project Will Boast Resident and Artist Housing; New Restaurant Space for Barbara Lynch’s Latest Culinary Ventures

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Berkeley Investments...


Menino Announces BRA Board Moves Important Projects Forward
March 29, 2007
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Gets Go-Ahead on Institutional Master Plan; Hyde Park Gains Artist Live-Work Housing; New Dudley Housing to Compliment Ongoing Plans for Square’s Revitalization<...

Mayor Menino’s Wireless Initiative Moves Forward
March 13, 2007
openairboston.net to Serve Among Nation’s First Non-Profit Wireless Networks

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Wireless Initiative has filed incorporation p...


BRA Board Approves New Zoning Regulations
March 8, 2007
Groundwater Conservation Overlay District Expands to Include Downtown Neighborhoods; New Electronic Signage Amendment Approved

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors...


BRA Wins Mosque Land Sale Case
February 23, 2007
Judge Refuses to Hear Plaintiff’s Claims

A Suffolk Superior Court judge today granted the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s (BRA) motion for judgment on the pleadings in a case that...


Mayor Menino Celebrates Opening of ArtBlock
February 20, 2007
City’s First Ever Artist-Focused RFP Leads to New Artist Live/Work & Gallery Space along Harrison Avenue in the South End

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined New Atlantic Developme...


BRA Board Oks Development Projects
February 13, 2007
The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today granted approval to two development projects that will bring a substantial amount of commercial office space in the Leather District and res...

City of Boston Wins Approval to Expand Empowerment Zone
February 12, 2007
Turnpike Air Rights Development Parcels Are Now in the ‘Zone’

The City of Boston today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently granted ap...


Menino & Dana-Farber Celebrate New Waterfront Campus
January 26, 2007
Harbor Campus to house administrative offices and research laboratories and imaging facility

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Dana-Farber Cancer Institute officials as they cele...


Menino Announces First Official Step in Realization of Winthrop Square Tower
January 25, 2007
Says Trans National’s Proposal Would Exhibit World-Class Design; Be Among First Major Buildings in Boston to Go Green

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Rede...


Mayor Menino Announces Important Projects Move Forward
January 11, 2007
Several Housing and Commercial Projects Receive BRA Approval

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved several important housing and commercial projects ...

 
 

2006


Menino Announces Key Projects Move Forward
December 21, 2006
New On-Campus Student Housing; Long-Awaited Downtown Hotel Get Go-Ahead

“The approval of these important projects illustrate the strength of our city’s economy,” said Mayor Menino....


City Selects Restaurateur for Long Wharf Pavilion Site
December 21, 2006
Eat Drink Laugh Restaurant Group Plans Casual Seafood Establishment

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board today selected Eat Drink Laugh Restaurant Group (EDL) to redevelop the ...


Mayor Menino Announces New Green Building Standards for Boston
December 19, 2006
City of Boston to Become First Major City In Nation to Incorporate LEED Standards into Zoning Code

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today released Boston’s proposed green building zoning art...


Menino Announces “Holi-Daily” Programming
December 12, 2006
Mayor Says Daily Musical Performances, Special Boston-Brand Pushcart, and Festive Holiday Retail Windows to Run Through December in Downtown District

Mayor Thomas M. Menino toda...


Mayor Menino Announces Winthrop Square Redevelopment Proposal
November 13, 2006
Development team hires Pritzker prize winner Renzo Piano to design iconic tower; Design Shows One of the Largest Proposed Green Buildings in the World

Mayor Thomas M. Menino to...


Mayor Menino Celebrates Launch of Harborwalk Audio Tour
November 4, 2006
Free MP3 Tour to Take Residents, Visitors Along One Mile of Boston’s Waterfront

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the launch of the Boston Harborwalk audio tour at a cele...


Boston Population is Growing
October 27, 2006
Census Bureau acknowledges previous estimate undercounted residents by more than 37,000 people

In response to a recent challenge by Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the U.S. Census Bureau h...


BRA Board Moves Important Projects Forward
October 19, 2006
New Downtown Housing Planned, Transitional Program Moves to Roxbury, and Fenway Health Center to Break Ground; Apple Computer Store Gets Go-Ahead

The Boston Redevelopment Authority...


Menino Announces City's First WiFi Pilot Project
October 16, 2006
Grove Hall, Dudley Square Area to Host First Demonstration; Mayor Also Lights Two Downtown WiFi Hot Spots as City's Wireless Initiative Takes Off

Mayor Thomas Menino today anno...


City Contesting Census Results
October 4, 2006
Mayor Thomas M. Menino wrote a letter (click here to read the letter) to the U.S. Census Bureau last week to officially no...

City Moves Forward with Dudley Ferdinand Office Building
September 21, 2006
BRA Acquires Site, Releases RFP for Demolition & Construction

In a major step forward for Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s commitment to restore and reactivate Dudley Square’s historic Fe...


Boston Named 2nd Fastest Growing Retail City in Country
September 20, 2006
National Inner-City Retail Conference Releases New Market Data

At a national two-day conference held in Atlanta, Boston officials learned that the city had been named the 2nd faste...


Urban Marketing Collaborative to Lead Downtown Crossing Initiative
September 7, 2006
BRA Selects International Firm to Help Create Branding & Identity Strategy for Boston’s Retail District

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board today awarded Urban Marketing Col...


BRA Board Moves Important Projects Forward
September 7, 2006
Nearly 600 Units Added to South Boston; New Housing to Replace Automotive Site in Allston

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved two important communi...


Mayor’s Infrastructure Investment Incentive Becomes State Law
September 7, 2006
Municipalities gain new power to drive the creation of jobs and housing

Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s Infrastructure Investment Incentive (H. 5111), known as I-Cubed, was signed by Gove...


Long Wharf Restaurant to Offer Scenic New Access to Downtown’s Waterfront
August 31, 2006
RFP for Long Wharf Building to Allow for New Activity at Water’s Edge

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) has issued a Request for ...


BRA Board Moves Important Projects Forward
Much Needed Elderly Housing; State of the Art Community Center get Go-Ahead
August 10, 2006
The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved two important community projects: a world-class community center at 650 and 655 Dudley Street in the Roxbury and Dorchester neighb...

Mayor Menino Celebrates Grand Opening of Trilogy
August 3, 2006
Unprecedented Model for Mixed Use Will Provide Fenway Neighborhood With 576 Units of New Housing

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined developer Fenway Ventures LLC, elected officials, ...

Mayor Menino Announces $325,000 for Bostonians to Upgrade Math and Science Skills
August 2, 2006
Mayor Says Awards Part of New Math and Science Advancement Program; Will Boost Opportunities for Residents and Employers

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the City of Boston ha...

BRA Board Moves Projects Forward
July 20, 2006
Projects Will Create More than 150 New Units of Housing, New Church Space

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved a number of projects throughout the ...


Boston Submits Letter of Interest for Major League Soccer Stadium
July 14, 2006
Mayor Menino to Form Task Force to Examine Potential Sites

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that he would convene a task force to study potential sites for a soccer stadium in ...

BRA Selects Developer for Northampton Street Site
June 29, 2006
Redevelopment Will Include 30 New Residential Units and 7 Artist Live/Work Units

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board today selected New Boston Ventures LLC and PEG Properties ...


BRA Approves Emerson College’s Paramount Center Project
June 29, 2006
$77 Million Project to Further Washington Street Renaissance

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board today approved Emerson College’s Paramount Center project in Downtown Crossing...


BRA Board Moves Housing Projects Forward
June 29, 2006
Projects to Create More Than 300 New Units Throughout the City

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved a number of projects throughout the city, includ...


City Begins Dorchester Avenue Signage Enforcement
June 27, 2006
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and Inspectional Services Department (ISD) today announced that beginning in July enforcement officers will be assigned to Dorchester Avenue one day per week t...

Mayor Menino Celebrates Grand Opening of Allston-Brighton Resource Center
June 23, 2006
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined the Boston Redevelopment Authority, the Office of Jobs & Community Services and Harvard University to officially open the new Allston-Brighton Resource Center. The...

THREE RENOWNED ARCHITECTS NAMED FOR FAN PIER PROJECT
June 7, 2006
Two office buildings, luxury hotel/residences and condo tower planned -- $1 Billion in construction under design marks key milestone on Waterfront

BOSTON – The Fallon Company has s...


BRA Board Moves Mixed-Use Project Forward For South Station Air Rights
June 6, 2006
Plan for Residential, Office, Hotel, and Capital Improvements Gets Go-Ahead

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved the South Station Air Rights Projec...


Mayor Menino’s Small Business Month Moves Forward
June 6, 2006
City Highlights Several Women-Owned Businesses in North End

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today celebrated several small businesses that are located along Hanover and Prince Streets in th...


Seeking World Class Architecture for New Downtown Building, City Releases 115 Winthrop Square RFP
May 30, 2006
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) released the much-anticipated Request for Proposals (RFP) for the city-owned Winthrop Square parcel located at 115 ...

Mayor Menino Breaks Ground for Olmsted Green
May 24, 2006
Development Will Bring More than 500 Units of Mixed-Income Housing to Former State Hospital Site in Mattapan

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today broke ground for Olmsted Green, which invo...


BRA Selects Developer for Charlestown Armory Site
May 16, 2006
Redevelopment of Former Armory Will Bring 37 Units of Housing

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board today selected Charlestown Armory Development Partners, LLC as the redevelope...


City Readies 115 Winthrop Square RFP
May 16, 2006
Seeks World Class Architecture for New Building

The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) today received approval from its Board of Directors to advertise a Request for Proposals (R...


Boston’s First Crossroad Goes into Design
May 10, 2006
Mayor’s Initiative Moves Forward With Broad Street’s Redesign Well Underway

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced today that Boston’s first Crossroads redesign is underway with a public...


City Proposes Economic Stimulus Proposal to Bring $150 Million in New Taxes to Boston
May 5, 2006
$600 Million Columbus Center Project to Bring Significant Jobs, Housing & Services

Today the City of Boston presented an economic stimulus proposal to the City Council that will ge...


Mayor Menino Boosts Affordable Housing Requirements
May 1, 2006
New Changes to Inclusionary Development Policies Brings More Resources for Housing

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced changes to a successful housing policy that since 2000 has creat...


BRA Board Moves Housing Projects Forward
April 25, 2006
Almost 200 Units Get Go-Ahead in Allston-Brighton, JP, Dorchester & South End

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved a number of projects throughout t...


Mayor Menino’s Dorchester Avenue Project Moves Forward, Announces Initial Accomplishments
April 13, 2006
Signage Permitting Workshop to Be Held in April

Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s Dorchester Avenue Project, which was created to address the four mile stretch of Dorchester Avenue between ...


BRA Board Moves Housing Projects Forward
April 6, 2006
More Than 200 Units Get Go-Ahead

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved a number of projects throughout the city, including the approval of 346-354 Co...


Mayor Menino Breaks Ground At The Brewery Lofts In Mission Hill
March 31, 2006
New Housing to Restore One of the Area's Historic Buildings

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined the Procaccianti Group (TPG), elected officials and members of the Mission Hill and ...

Bulfinch condo project moving forward as Trinity Canal LLC signs lease with the MBTA
February 9, 2006
Mayor, State officials mark important occasion

Boston real estate development firm Trinity Canal LLC signed a lease agreement today with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Author...


BRA Votes to Support Olmsted Green
January 26, 2006
New Development to Provide Housing, New Jobs and Recreation

Today, in a historic move that will transform a significant area in the heart of Boston, the BRA Board voted to approve...


BRA Moves Theatre District Parcel Forward
January 26, 2006
Project Keeps Getting Better - Now Includes Residential Component

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today authorized the BRA to execute a license agreement with...


Ming’s Market to Remain on Washington Street
January 23, 2006
BRA Negotiates Compromise for New Lease, Developer Will Update Façade & Building

The Boston Redevelopment Authority announced today that they have successfully negotiated a comprom...


BRA to Study Link Between Economic & Workforce Development
January 10, 2006
Research to analyze workforce demands related to Boston’s emerging industries

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board selected the Center for Urban and Regional Policy of Northeas...


BRA Board Moves Housing Project Forward
January 10, 2006
Vacant Industrial Building in Bulfinch Triangle to Bring 54 Residential Units

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved a number of projects throughout t...


Mayor Menino Names Harvard Allston Task Force
January 6, 2006
Sets Stage for Harvard’s Institutional Master Planning Process in North Allston

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced a community task force to serve as an advisory board to the B...

 
 

2005


BRA Board Approves New Residential Project in Bulfinch Triangle
December 21, 2005
The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board yesterday approved the first of five projects that will be developed on the newly created parcels that once sat in the shadows of the MBTA elevated Green Line ...

BRA Board Moves Housing Projects Forward
December 20, 2005
336 New Units of Housing in Roxbury Get Go-Ahead

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved a number of projects throughout the city, including two significant h...


Wealth of Opportunity, Exciting Potential in Store for Roxbury
December 2, 2005
Request for Proposal for Parcel P-3 to Bring Neighborhood Vision to Life

In an exciting step forward for the Roxbury community, the long awaited plans for the high profile Roxbury parcel,...


MAYOR MENINO LAUNCHES CARGO CENTER REVITALIZATION
November 28, 2005
$52 Million Investment Advances Industrial Park Mission

Mayor Thomas Menino, Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney, Boston Freight Terminal President Neil Fitzpatric...


Mayor Menino Unveils “Birds of Audubon Circle”
October 22, 2005
Celebrates Public-Private Partnerships for Neighborhood Beautification

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today unveiled the city’s latest installation of public art, “Birds of Audubon Circle,” as pa...


BRA Board OK’s 1330 Boylston Street
October 20, 2005
Makes Way for New Home for Fenway Community Health
Neighborhood Renaissance Continues with Mixed-Use Project

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Direc...


BRA Board Moves Projects Forward
October 20, 2005
New Housing in Roxbury and Non-Profit Space in Chinatown Get Go-Ahead

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved a number of projects throughout the city, moving...


BRA Zoning Update for First Street
October 7, 2005
The BRA continues its planning study for the First Street area of South Boston that will establish new zoning and reduce the use of local streets for truck traffic. New zoning will replace the existin...

Mayor Takes Lead, Calls for Design Review for Jamaica Plain Residential Projects
October 4, 2005
Responds to Community with Plan of Action Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced an effort that will ensure new residential development projects built in Jamaica Plain fit in with the nei...

Mayor Menino Unveils City Hall’s “Green Roof”
September 22, 2005
Continues to take lead on green building, environmental awareness

In another effort that illustrates the City of Boston’s commitment to green technology, environmental awareness, a...


Mayor Menino Announces Groundwater Overlay District and EPA Grant
September 15, 2005
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today unveiled four major initiatives in the city’s continued efforts to address groundwater depletion in Boston’s historic neighborhoods. Chiefly among them was the signing of ...

BRA Board Moves Projects Forward
September 8, 2005
Crosstown Center Phase II & Eblana Brewery Approved

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors approved a number of projects throughout the city, moving forward develop...


ONEin3 Boston Wants You!
August 29, 2005
City’s 20-34 Year-Old Initiative Seeks New Council Members

ONEin3Boston, Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s 20 to 34 year-old initiative, is now seeking new advisory council members to conti...


Mayor Menino, BRA Award Second Round of Green Building Feasibility Studies Grants
August 23, 2005
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney and newly appointed Chief of Environmental and Energy Services Jim Hunt to announce the three latest recipients ...

BRA Board Designates Redeveloper for Theatre District Parcel
August 11, 2005
Underutilized Parcel Will Enliven District with Retail, Restaurant & Cultural Space

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today approved the designation of a redeve...


Former Alexandra Hotel Building to Move Forward
August 9, 2005
City Agencies Win Court Battle to Force Restoration of Historic Building in the South End

August 3, 2005 -- The City of Boston won a decision in Massachusetts Housing Court to rein...


Mayor, Spaulding Announce New Home for Rehab Hospital
August 9, 2005
Future in Boston Secured with New Navy Yard Facility

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital announced exciting plans for a new facility to be built in th...


Mayor Menino Breaks Ground for ArtBlock
August 5, 2005
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined New Atlantic Development Corporation to break ground for the ArtBlock project, which will rehab the old Bates School on Harrison Avenue in the South End. The develo...

BRA BOARD APPROVES HOUSING IN THE BACK BAY
June 30, 2005
“The Clarendon” to bring 350 Units, Restaurant, Retail & New Post Office

Today, the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors gave the go-ahead to the Clarendon, a develop...


BRA Board Moves Project Forward
June 9, 2005
Approves Children’s Museum Expansion & Release of Charlestown Housing RFP

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors approved a number of projects throughout the city, ...

Basillica Court Brings New Life to Boston Landmark
June 9, 2005
229 Units of Housing Slated for Former Mission Church Complex

Basilica Court, a project that will bring 229 units of housing to the Mission Church Complex in Boston’s Mission Hill ...


MAYOR MENINO ANNOUNCES EXCITING FUTURE FOR JACKSON SQUARE
June 1, 2005
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with community leaders and residents today to announce a revitalization effort that will dramatically transform Jamaica Plain’s Jackson Square neighborhood. Plans are in ...

BRA BOARD OK's PROJECTS THROUGHOUT CITY
May 19, 2005
Housing in Charlestown & Dorchester Moves Forward

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today granted approval to a number of projects in neighborhoods throughout t...


City’s Chief Planner Pursues New Opportunity with Brown University
May 16, 2005
The city of Boston’s first chief planner, Rebecca Barnes, announced today that she would be leaving the city for a new role as the Director of Strategic Growth at Brown University in Providence, Rhode...

Mayor Menino Launches “Create Boston”
May 2, 2005
New Economic Development Initiative Targets Boston’s Thriving Creative Industries

Always strategic and innovative in efforts to provide businesses with the tools they need to succe...


BRA Board OKs Projects Throughout the City
April 28, 2005
The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today granted approval to a number of housing projects in neighborhoods throughout the city. Today’s votes will make way for almost 400 units of ...

Mayor Menino Unveils Downtown Crossing Art Windows
April 25, 2005
Art Exhibit Brings Life to Shopping District''s Commercial Spaces

Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined today with Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney, Boston Art Windows...


MAYOR MENINO, EMERSON TAKE CENTER STAGE IN PARAMOUNT THEATRE REVITALIZATION PLAN
April 13, 2005
$70 Million Project to Further Washington Street Renaissance

Mayor Thomas Menino joined with Emerson College, the Boston arts community, and Millennium Partners - Boston, to announ...


ONEin3 Boston Initiative Galvanizes 20-34 Year Olds
March 29, 2005
City Launches Web Site, Announces Advisory Committee

Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s 20 to 34 year-old initiative, ONEin3 Boston, has hit the ground running, attracting residents of this ...


BRA Approves $110 Million East Boston Waterfront Project
March 24, 2005
Portside at Pier One to Bring Almost 500 Units, a Marina & Retail/Restaurant Uses

The East Boston neighborhood came another step closer to their vision of an enlivened waterfront t...


BRA Board OKs Penny Savings Bank Restoration in South End
March 24, 2005
Project to Bring 23 New Units of Housing, Ground Floor Retail Along Washington Street

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today granted approval to the restoratio...


Mayor Menino, BRA Serve Middle-Income Bostonians with $5 Million Housing Program
February 11, 2005
New Initiatives to Stabilize Rents, Neighborhoods

Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney to launch the city’s newest housing p...


BRA Board OKs New Back Street Business
February 3, 2005
American Ice Receives BIDFA Bond for State of the Art Facility

Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s Back Streets program claimed another victory today with a Boston Redevelopment Authority Boa...


Mayor Menino Helps Working Families Put “Money in Their Pockets”
January 22, 2005
Kicks Off Boston’s Earned Income Tax Credit Campaign with Grand Opening of 20 FREE Tax Prep Sites

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Campaign ...


BRA Board Grants Approval to Brigham & Women’s Master Plan
January 20, 2005
70 Francis Street Project to Bring New Clinical Care Facility to LMA

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board today granted approval to Brigham & Women’s Hospital (BWH) five-year ...


BRA Board Votes Move Two Hotels Forward
January 20, 2005
Historic Ames Building to be Revitalized by Irish Hotel Group

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors moved two hotel projects forward today, further illustrating ...


BRA Board OK’s Housing for Dorchester
January 20, 2005
18 Units to Revitalize Underutilized Gallivan Boulevard Site

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors approved a new multi-family housing project at the intersecti...

 
 

2004


Mayor Menino & Harvard University President Summers Announce $1.2 Million in Improvements for North Allston
December 17, 2004
Planning Process Sets New Standard for University & Community Relations

Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with Harvard University President Lawrence H. Summers and residents of the Nor...


Mayor Menino Makes Good on Promise
December 16, 2004
Announces City to Acquire, Relocate Agencies to Dudley’s Ferdinand Building

Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with elected officials, community leaders and city officials to announce a...


City Council Approves Urban Renewal Extensions
December 15, 2004
Today the Boston City Council approved extensions for the city of Boston’s urban renewal programs, voting to extend the terms for 19 urban renewal plans in neighborhoods throughout the city. The Counc...

BRA Board OKs Projects Throughout the City
December 2, 2004
Almost 400 Units of New Housing Get Go-Ahead

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today granted approval to a number of housing projects in neighborhoods throughou...


Board members chosen for Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy
November 30, 2004
Ten members set to begin oversight role for new urban jewel

The Turnpike Authority, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, City of Boston and the Kennedy family have chosen the 10 members ...


Mayor Menino Kicks off the Holidays in Back Bay
November 23, 2004
Boylston’s Improvement Plan Lights Up Boston’s Grand Boulevard

Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with businesses and residents to kick off the 2004 holiday shopping season on Bolyston ...


Mayor Menino Releases Neighborhood Jobs Trust Report
November 22, 2004
Announces a New $1 Million Investment for Additional Job Training

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today released the City of Boston’s Neighborhood Jobs Trust report on the “First Step” init...


Long’s Jewelers to Celebrate Grand Opening November 18th
November 18, 2004
Day-long celebration includes announcement of Dress for Success partnership

Long’s Jewelers will celebrate its anticipated return to Boston on Thursday, November 18th at its new 10...


Mayor Menino Appoints Advisory Group Members for Mattapan Economic Development Initiative
November 17, 2004
Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the members for the Community Advisory Group (CAG) overseeing the Mattapan Economic Development Initiative (MEDI) have been selected. The MEDI will outline a str...

Mayor Menino Adopts LEED Green Building Standard For Boston
November 5, 2004
Red Sox look to “green the Green Monster”

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the release of his Green Building Task Force Report. Joined at Fenway Park by Boston Redevelopment...


Corcoran Jennison Breaks Ground on The Peninsula in Dorchester
October 28, 2004
Corcoran Jennison and BRA Director Mark Maloney broke ground on The Peninsula, a new 335-unit waterside apartment community on Columbia Point in Dorchester. When completed, a total of 46 units at The...

FENWAY VENTURES BREAKS GROUND ON TRILOGY
October 14, 2004
Fenway Ventures LLC, a joint venture of Samuels & Associates and Boylston Properties, today officially broke ground on a mixed-use project on Upper Boylston Street and unveiled its formal name – Trilo...

BRA Board OKs Projects Throughout the City
September 30, 2004
Revitalized Museum, New Housing & New Post Office Get Go-Ahead

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors convened today and granted approval to a number of projects in ...


TOPPING OFF CEREMONY HELD FOR 670 ALBANY STREET AT BIOSQUARE
September 14, 2004
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with Spaulding & Slye Colliers, Boston University, and Boston Medical Center to host a topping off ceremony celebrating the erection of structural steel for 670 Al...

HOTEL NUMBERS UP FOR JULY
August 25, 2004
The city of Boston’s hotel market experienced significant increases for the month of July 2004, according to a Pinnacle Advisory Group report released today. Measuring industry figures that include o...

Mayor Menino Selects Finalists for Boston’s Beloved Bear
August 18, 2004
More Than 7,000 Submit Suggestions for New Location

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today selected three finalists to house Boston’s beloved bear, the 12-foot bronze FAO Schwarz bear statue...


Mayor Menino Announces New Hire at BRA
August 17, 2004
New Director of Research Appointed

Nearly two weeks after announcing two new hires for key positions, Mayor Menino today announced that Alvaro de Castro e Lima will be named the B...


AND THE SURVEY SAYS….Mayor’s “Thank You Boston” Weekend a Success!
August 12, 2004
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today declared “Thank You Boston,” the weekend of shopping, entertainment, and dining specials, a huge success. The weekend following the four-day Democratic National Convention...

Mayor Menino Awards “Green Building Grants”
August 11, 2004
First Round Dollars to Fund Green Building Feasibility Studies

Mayor Thomas M. Menino drew a crowd of green building supporters at the city’s most recent high performance building,...


Mayor Menino Makes Way for More Jobs at the Charlestown Navy Yard
August 5, 2004
BRA Board Authorizes Land Transfer, Moves Forward Significant Project

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the city is making way for almost 1,000 new jobs in the Charlestow...


BRA Announces Two New Hires to Serve High-Profile Roles
August 5, 2004
Welcomes 2 Accomplished, Experienced Professionals to Public Sector Positions

In an exciting vote today, the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors, the city’s economic ...


Mayor Menino Thanks Bostonians for DNC Hospitality
July 28, 2004
City Teams with Businesses and Cultural Community for Weekend Festivities

As a show of thanks to Boston residents and the thousands of DNC volunteers who welcomed the world to Bos...


Boston's Harborwalk Unveils New Web Site
July 14, 2004
City's Hidden Waterfront Gem Offers Multitude of Summer Fun!

The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) today unveiled a new web site for the...


STATE, CITY, TURNPIKE AUTHORITY REACH HISTORIC AGREEMENT ON ROSE KENNEDY GREENWAY
July 12, 2004
Governor Mitt Romney, Senate President Robert Travaglini, Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Massachusetts Turnpike Authority Chairman Matthew J. Amorello today joined Senator Edward M. Kennedy to anno...

Mayor Menino Opens Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel at Crosstown Center
June 30, 2004
18th Branded African-American Owned Hotel in the U.S. Opens in Boston

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Senator Dianne Wilkerson joined developers, Crosstown Center Partners, to celebrate...


Mayor Menino Breaks Ground on New Residences in the South End
June 23, 2004
In an exciting step forward for the South End, Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney joined co-developers, the R.F. Walsh Company and Kenney Development, to b...

Mayor Menino Launches Arts at the Arcade Summer Arts & Entertainment Series on City Hall Plaza
June 22, 2004
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined the new director of the Office of Arts & Cultural Development, Susan Hartnett, to kick-off the 2004 season of Arts at the Arcade on City Hall Plaza. The event sets...

$200 Million Westin Hotel Breaks Ground In Boston
June 4, 2004
790-Room Hotel Will Connect to the New Convention Center

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and local development partners – Stephen Karp, Steven Fischman, Joseph Fallon, Joseph O’Donne...


BRA BOARD APPROVES 83 LOW-INCOME RENTAL UNITS
June 3, 2004
Forwards Phase 2 of Boston Specialty & Rehabilitation Hospital Revitalization

Today, the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors approved the second phase of the Boston S...


BRA Board Approves ArtBlock Project
June 3, 2004
Rehab of Old Bates School in the South End Moves Forward

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board today granted its final Article 80 approvals for the ArtBlock 731 project proposed...


Boston’s Theatre District Gets A Face-Lift
May 20, 2004
Mayor Menino Announces Beautification Project for Celebrated Entertainment Destination

With excitement and energy building in Boston’s Theatre District, Mayor Thomas M. Menino j...


Mayor Menino Breaks Ground on New Residences and Retail on Washington Street in the South End
May 18, 2004
Just days after announcing phase two of his housing initiative Leading the Way, Mayor Thomas M. Menino broke ground today on Gateway Terrace, a new 133-unit residential condominium and retail project ...

Mayor Menino Releases Back Streets Annual Report
May 17, 2004
Celebrates Katsiroubas Brothers Grand Opening in Newmarket Square

Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s Back Streets program released its annual report today at a celebration for the grand open...


MAYOR MENINO WELCOMES NEW LIFETECH COMPANY TO THE BOSTON MARINE INDUSTRIAL PARK
May 13, 2004
Celebrates NIH Grants to Immunetics, an Emerging LifeTech Success Story

Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney to celebrate Immunet...


RUSSIA WHARF PROJECT RECEIVES BRA BOARD APPROVAL
May 13, 2004
The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors gave the go-ahead to Equity Office’s Russia Wharf project in the Fort Point downtown district at today’s BRA Board hearing. The historic redevelo...

Mayor Menino Leads the Way with New Housing Strategy
May 13, 2004
Plan Builds Affordable Housing Partnerships, Calls for 10,000 New Units in Boston

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today unveiled a new housing plan for the city that will build on the successes o...


WriteBoston Hosts Poetry Slam Event for BPS Students at Strand Theatre
May 12, 2004
Event Showcases Student Talent, Celebrates the Importance of Writing

WriteBoston, the city’s writing initiative for middle and high school students, is hosting a poetry slam event ...


WRITEBOSTON AND THE BOSTON GLOBE FOUNDATION PARTNER TO PUBLISH CITYWIDE NEWSPAPER FOR TEENS
May 11, 2004
Boston Mayor Menino and School Superintendent Payzant to Celebrate First Edition on May 11

WriteBoston, the City of Boston’s two-year old writing initiative for high school students, wi...


South Boston Resource Center Reminds Residents ‘We’re Your Career Connection’
May 4, 2004
Announces Success with More Than 100 Job Placements

The South Boston Resource Center (SBRC) wants to remind South Boston residents and job seekers they are ‘your one-stop career co...


BRA GIVES MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS GREEN LIGHT
April 27, 2004
Multi-Phase Expansion Plans for Renowned Museum Move Forward

In an exciting step forward for one of Boston’s preeminent cultural institutions, the Boston Redevelopment Authority [BRA] tod...


BOSTON HARBOR RESIDENCES BREAK GROUND ON SOUTH BOSTON WATERFRONT
April 15, 2004
Mayor Thomas M. Menino, The Fallon Company & Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers unveil plans for new waterfront 465-unit luxury apartments – the largest for-rent residential complex built since the P...

Menino Issues Call to Businesses, Residents to Engage in Crossroads Initiative
March 31, 2004
Mayor Asks Public for Input, Ideas

Building on the recently unveiled Crossroads Initiative, Mayor Thomas M. Menino invites community residents and business leaders to take part in the Rose Kenne...


MOMENTUM CONTINUES TO BUILD IN ROXBURY
March 22, 2004
BRA Announces Strategic Master Plan Oversight Committee, Designates 2 Community Residents to Revitalize Historic Row Houses

Adding to a growing list of achievements that are fostering p...


Mayor Menino Unveils Rose Kennedy Greenway “Crossroads Initiative”
March 16, 2004
Concepts Draw Strong Connections Between Greenway & Surrounding Neighborhoods, Harbor

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today unveiled his comprehensive vision for the Rose Kennedy Greenway, presenting inn...


Mayor Menino Saves Boston’s Only Trailer Park, Retains Affordability for More Than 100 Units of Housing
March 16, 2004
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced an agreement that will preserve the Boston Trailer Park in West Roxbury and secure its affordability for more than 100 tenants. The agreement outlines plans for...

BRA Board Gives Go Ahead for Central Boston Elder Services’ New Headquarters in Dudley Square
March 11, 2004
Board Also Approves 79-Unit Residential Project in Mission Hill

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today granted approval to the Central Boston Elder Services (CBES) organizat...


Mayor Menino and BRA Director Mark Maloney Break Ground on 80 Broad Street
March 5, 2004
Spaulding & Slye Colliers and 80 Broad Street LLC hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for Folio Boston at 80 Broad Street, a luxury residential condominium in Boston. The event was held on the futu...

Menino & Fenway Community Cut Ribbon on New Residences
February 18, 2004
New Mixed-Use Building Enlivens Prominent Entrance to the Fens

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney celebrated the grand opening of 90 Westland Avenue ...


Menino, Boston Ballet, and Clear Channel Entertainment Keep ‘Nutcracker’ Dancing
February 5, 2004
New Home Secured for Boston Ballet’s Holiday Tradition

Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston Ballet Executive Director Valerie Wilder, and President of Broadway in Boston/Clear Channel Entertainment To...


Mayor Menino Joins Community, State & City Officials to Unveil the Roxbury Strategic Master Plan
February 3, 2004
3-Year Process Produces Community Vision; Outlines Strategies for Growth, Development, Job Creation

Mayor Menino gathered today with state and city officials and the Roxbury community to mark th...


Menino, Seven Local Banks Come Together for the Arts; Ensure Financing for First New Theatre Buildings in 75 years
January 28, 2004
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Huntington Theatre Company announced a unique financial partnership between the city and seven Boston banks to ensure financing for the first two new theatres to be buil...

Mayor Menino Helps Working Families Put “Money in Their Pockets”; Kicks Off EITC Campaign
January 16, 2004
Kicks Off Boston’s Earned Income Tax Credit Campaign with Grand Opening of 19 FREE Tax Prep Sites

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Campaign will kick off ...


BRA Announces Neighborhood Dialogue Series
January 14, 2004
The Boston Redevelopment Authority is continuing its neighborhood dialogue series ‘Neighborhood Nights’ by announcing the full schedule of when BRA staff will be visiting each neighborhood. Neighborh...
 
 

2003


Mayor Menino & Boston Celebs Release CD
December 18, 2003
Garciaparra, McIntyre, Pierce & Others Read Children’s Stories to Support ReadBoston Program, Promote Literacy

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and his city-wide early-literacy initiative, ReadBoston, wi...


Mayor Menino Joins Arts & South End Community to Celebrate Dover Lofts Grand Opening
December 15, 2003
Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney and developer, New Boston Ventures, joined the arts and South End communities today to celebrate the grand opening of Dover...

BRA to Hire Internationally Renowned Urban Designer to Develop Cohesive Vision for the Rose Kennedy Greenway District
December 3, 2003
The Boston Redevelopment Authority today announced that Urban Designer Ken Greenberg will be hired to spearhead the city’s effort in developing a comprehensive vision for the Rose Kennedy Greenway and...

Boston Brings Bio-Manufacturing Co. to Marine Industrial Park
November 19, 2003
BRA Offers New Financing Program, Immunetics, Inc. Relocates

The Boston Redevelopment Authority announced today that bio-manufacturing company Immunetics will relocate its headquarters to the Bo...


BRA Board Accepts Recommendation for Redeveloper of Old Bates School in the South End
November 18, 2003
City Moves Forward with First Ever Exclusively Artist-Focused RFP

The Boston Redevelopment Authority today moved forward with the City’s first ever artist-focused RFP when the Board of Directors...


BRA Board Moves Forward on Former Area D4 Police Station
November 18, 2003
Staff Endorses Internationally Renowned “Yoo D4 Urbanica”

Today, the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board made the first in a series of two votes that will designate a developer for the rehabili...


East Boston’s Clippership Wharf Gets BRA Board OK
November 18, 2003
Vote Forwards 400-Unit Waterfront Project

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board gave the go-ahead to the Clippership Wharf project today, a development that will bring 400 residential condomi...


Mayor Menino, ReadBoston & Good Morning America Launch National Book Drive
November 13, 2003
Books Can be Dropped Off at City Hall Through November 26, 2003

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the ReadBoston program joined Good Morning America and Boston Cares yesterday morning to launch Book Dr...


City’s Latest Economic Development Initiative Jump-Starts 3 Hotels
November 12, 2003
Menino Announces Recipients of Hotel Development Loan Fund that will Spur $725M in Construction; Create Jobs, Tax Revenues & Housing

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced today that the city will lev...


Mayor Menino & Back Bay Association Announce: “Boylston Street, Boston’s Grand Boulevard”
October 31, 2003
$3.6 Million Partnership to Create Urban Oasis

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced a $3.6 million partnership with the Back Bay Association that will establish Boylston Street as one of Bost...


Mayor Menino Breaks Ground on Affordable Elderly Housing in Fenway
October 30, 2003
Morville House Expansion Project to Add 30 Housing Units

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined with representatives from the Episcopal City Mission to break ground on the expansion and renovation ...


Mayor Menino, Fleet Launch Back Streets Business Legacy Initiative
October 28, 2003
Boston’s Small Businesses to Receive Crucial Succession Planning Training

In an effort to strengthen Boston’s commercial and industrial economy, Mayor Thomas M. Menino today launched the Back St...


Boston’s Bursting with 20-34 Year Olds!
October 22, 2003
City Releases Study, Launches Initiative to Attract and Retain Young Workforce

Boston is bursting with vitality, popping with action, and packed with potential, which is why almost 200,000 peopl...


Boston Redevelopment Authority Moves Forward with Roxbury Strategic Master Plan; Appoints New Roxbury Planner
October 14, 2003
Following the October 6 presentation of the final draft of the Roxbury Strategic Master Plan to the community, the BRA has appointed Hugues Monestime to be the new Roxbury planner. Monestime, who has...

BRA BOARD APPROVES BLACKFAN RESEARCH CENTER
October 8, 2003
Project is Latest Addition to Boston’s Growing Biotech & Research Industry

Just a week following Mayor Menino’s announcement that the National Institutes of Health [NIH] awarded Boston a $120 m...


BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HIRES BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES SPECIALIST
October 2, 2003
New Position Further Poises Boston as Bio-Industry Leader

On the heels of Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s historic announcement that the National Institutes of Health [NIH] awarded Boston a $120 millio...


BRA Settles Project Lawsuit, Much Needed Elderly Housing in Fenway Moves Forward
September 11, 2003
At the urging of Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the Boston Redevelopment Authority today helped avert what could have been a devastating roadblock to a much needed handicapped/elderly housing project in the ...

BRA Approves North Point Project , Project Clears City of Boston Review Process
September 11, 2003
Spanning three cities and 45 acres, the North Point project proposed by North Point Cambridge Land Company, received a major boost from the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today with...

KENSINGTON PLACE GETS GREEN LIGHT, BRA Board Approves 346 Rental Units, Applauds Significant Affordability Levels
September 11, 2003
The Boston Redevelopment Board of Directors granted their final approval for the Residences at Kensington Place, a housing project located in Boston’s Midtown Cultural District. The project will creat...

Mayor Menino’s Back Streets Program Celebrates Another Success; Presents Business with $2.8 Million Empowerment Zone Bond
August 13, 2003
Katsiroubas Brothers Will Expand Roxbury Location, Employ More Boston Residents

Adding to the wave of recent successes, Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s Back Streets program celebrated another success ...


Mayor Menino Unveils 4-Point Action Plan for Chinatown: Announces Permanent Home for Quincy Upper School, Creates 450 Units of Housing
August 8, 2003
In an exciting announcement at the Chinatown Gateway, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston Redevelopment Director Mark Maloney, and Department of Neighborhood Development Chief Charlotte Golar Richie, unvei...

Mayor Menino Launches Economic Development Initiative
August 6, 2003
$40 Million Loan Fund Will Jump Start Large-Scale Hotel Projects, Creating Jobs and Tax Revenues for the City of Boston

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and his economic development team, led by Mark Ma...


Mayor Menino’s Back Streets Program Logs Two More Success Stories
July 31, 2003
National Headquarters Relocates in Boston; $35 Million Expansion Planned

Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s Back Streets program made significant strides in its mission to strengthen the city’s economy, b...


BRA Board Grants Approval for Phase II of Fort Point Downtown Municipal Harbor Plan
July 31, 2003
The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Director’s today approved Phase II of the Fort Point Downtown Municipal Harbor Plan. The plan outlines a vision that reconnects Boston’s downtown to its wat...

BRA Approves Habitat for Humanity’s Affordable Housing Project in Dorchester
July 31, 2003
On the heels of Mayor Menino’s recent housing announcement, the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s Board of Director’s today approved Habitat for Humanity of Greater Boston’s proposal to build the Arrow...

SHAW’S OPENS NEW STORE IN DORCHESTER'S LOWER MILLS
July 25, 2003
Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc. opened the doors of its new store at the historic Berger Building in Dorchester, MA at 7:00 a.m. this morning. The new 44,000 square foot Shaw’s store at 4 River Street rep...

Mayor Menino & Dan Shaughnessy Host 2nd ReadBoston Celebrity Author Series
July 10, 2003
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and local sports columnist and author, Dan Shaughnessy, hosted the second ReadBoston Celebrity Author Series event this evening at Devlin’s in Brighton. This event followed th...

BRA Director Mark Maloney Joins Developer to Break Ground at 422-424 Mass Ave.
July 8, 2003
Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney joined the development team of Steve Heims, Christopher Kaneb, Mark Baranski, and Paul Faraca, to officially break ground on a 10-unit housing proj...

Mayor Menino Announces Achievements of Leading the Way Housing Plan
June 27, 2003
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the city has met or exceeded most of its targets to boost housing production and preserve affordable housing over the past three years. Announcing the succ...

Mayor Menino & WCVB-Channel 5’s David Muir Launch Arts at the Arcade Summer Arts & Entertainment Series
June 24, 2003
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined Channel 5 news anchor David Muir to kick-off Arts at the Arcade today on City Hall Plaza. The event sets in motion a summer of arts, culture and performances that will t...

WriteBoston Receives $5,000 Starbucks Foundation Grant
June 20, 2003
WriteBoston, the City of Boston’s writing initiative for middle and high school students recently received a $5,000 grant from The Starbucks Foundation. WriteBoston used the grant to work with studen...

MAYOR MENINO WELCOMES MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN TO CHARLESTOWN’S TUDOR WHARF
June 19, 2003
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney and Marriott Residence Inn at Tudor Wharf owners Rick Kelleher and Warren Fields to cut the ribbon on Boston’s n...

Mayor Menino’s EITC Campaign Proves Successful with More Than $5 Million Coming Back to Boston Residents
June 18, 2003
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the Boston Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Campaign was a tremendous success this season, returning more than $5 million to Boston residents. Boston’s EITC...

Mayor Menino Releases East/West Fenway Neighborhood Plan
May 28, 2003
Mayor Thanks Task Force Members for Three Years of Service

Mayor Thomas M. Menino released the East and West Fenway neighborhood plans today at a reception thanking the 28-member Fenway Planning...


Mayor Thomas M. Menino Releases “Request for Proposals” for Old Bates School
May 28, 2003
City Issues First Ever Exclusively Artist-Focused RFP

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Redevelopment Authority issued a Request for Proposals [RFP] seeking redevelopment of the Bates Arts R...


BRA Board Gives Go Ahead to South End Mixed-Use Project
May 22, 2003
Harrison Commons Project Will Bring Much Needed New Housing

In an exciting step forward for the South End neighborhood, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Board of Directors today granted ...


Three Boston Public Students Receive Prestigious Summer Journalism Internships at Globe, Herald & Phoenix
May 15, 2003
Three Boston Public students were awarded prestigious summer journalism internships at a ceremony honoring the life of the late Caroline Knapp. Caroline Knapp was a journalist for The Phoenix newspap...

Mayor Menino & Todd English Launch ReadBoston Celebrity Author Series
May 7, 2003
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and local chef Todd English will launch the ReadBoston Celebrity Author Series tonight at English’s restaurant, Olives, in Charlestown. This event will kick off the Mayor’s Cel...

CALLING ALL BOSTON YOUTH: Mayor Menino Wants You to Help Design the Greenway This Summer
April 16, 2003
Six Summer Jobs Available – Fill Out Your Application Now!

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Redevelopment Authority are hosting a city-wide youth summer job competition. Six enthusiastic a...


Facing Slashed Budgets, Mayor Menino Urges Washington to Invest in Workforce Development Programs
April 14, 2003
Touts Success Stories at Youth Opportunity Center in Roxbury

Today Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with area business leaders to tout the success of Youth Opportunity, a comprehensive career devel...


Mayor Menino Reminds Residents to Take Advantage of Earned Income Tax Credit
April 1, 2003
15 Days Left to File Your Taxes, Receive EITC Tax Credit

Mayor Thomas M. Menino is reminding Boston residents they have 15 days left to file their taxes and take advantage of the Earned Income T...


BRA Board Gives Go Ahead to Almost 400 Units of Housing
March 25, 2003
56% of Units Are Affordable

The BRA Board of Directors today granted approval to several housing projects across the city that will bring a total of 321 new units online while also making way fo...


MAYOR MENINO JOINS WITH SAGER FAMILY FOUNDATION TO ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO RESTORE MODERN THEATRE
March 12, 2003
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with Bobby Sager a Boston-based International Philanthropist to announce a new $1.5 million partnership that will save the Modern Theatre. The Boston Redevelopment Aut...

Mayor Menino and The Davis Companies Break Ground on Charles River Plaza Redevelopment
March 11, 2003
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Jonathan Davis, CEO, and Paul Marcus, President, of the Davis Companies to break ground on the $300 million redevelopment of Charles River Plaza on Cambridge Street...

THE BEAR STAYS: FAO SCHWARZ BOYLSTON STREET TO REMAIN OPEN
March 11, 2003
Mayor Thomas Menino Helps Re-dedicate Bronze Teddy Bear Statue to the Children of Boston

After weeks of speculation concerning the fate of the FAO Schwarz store on Boylston Street, children’s sp...


Mayor Menino Helps Families Put “Money in Their Pockets”: Kicks Off Boston's EITC Campaign
February 1, 2003
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today kicked off the effort to help working families put more money in their pockets by launching the Boston Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) campaign at the Jorge Hernandez Cult...

BRA BOARD SELECTS MILLENNIUM PARTNERS TO REDEVELOP HAYWARD PLACE
January 16, 2003
The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board today selected Millennium Partners Boston as the developer for Hayward Place. The proposal will bring a 12-story mixed-use retail and office building to the ...

Mayor Menino, The Boston Foundation Announce Workforce Development Plan
January 15, 2003
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined today with The Boston Foundation’s [TBF] Paul Grogan to announce a new five-year workforce development initiative that will keep Boston on the forefront of national workf...
 
 

2002


MAYOR ANNOUNCES FINAL AGREEMENT, MOVES FORWARD WITH LIBERTY PLACE
December 16, 2002
Resolution Brings Even More Affordable Housing to Chinatown

Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with BRA officials, the Chinatown community and developers Charles E. Smith and W. Kevin Fitzgerald...


MAYOR MENINO CELEBRATES LATEST ADDITION TO THE NEW BOSTON FOOD MARKET
December 13, 2002
Cuts Ribbon for Metropolitan Meat’s Grand Opening, Celebrates Another Back Streets Success Story

In another significant step forward for a Boston Back Street business, Mayor Thomas M. M...


Mayor Menino Urges Business Leaders to Volunteer for Boston’s Earned Income Tax Credit Campaign
December 13, 2002
The City of Boston’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) campaign is gearing up for another tax season and needs volunteers to assist in various aspects of the campaign. The EITC is a tax credit available...

BRA and Tent City Corporation Present $65,000 to South End Organizations for Neighborhood Improvements
December 12, 2002
Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney and Tent City Corporation’s Executive Director Muhammad Abdussabur presented checks today to four different South End organizations, totaling $65,0...

ReadBoston and Nomar 5 Fund Kick Off “Nomar Reading Diamond” at Conley School in Roslindale
December 5, 2002
Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra was on hand today at the George Conley School in Roslindale to announce that his Nomar 5 Fund, in conjunction with ReadBoston, is setting up a “Nomar Reading Diamon...

Mayor Menino, Massport & BRA Welcome New Legal Sea Foods’ Facility to the Boston Marine Industrial Park
November 21, 2002
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Massport CEO Craig Coy joined with Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney and Legal Sea Foods CEO Roger Berkowitz to break ground on Legal’s new state-of-the-a...

Boston’s Youth Opportunity Hosts Second Annual Thanksgiving Poetry Jam
November 21, 2002
Youth Opportunity Boston will host their second annual Thanksgiving Poetry Jam at 7:00 p.m. tonight at 2201 Washington Street in Roxbury. Located in Dudley Square, this dynamic youth center seeks to ...

Mayor Menino, Senator Wilkerson, HUD & City Officials Formally Break Ground at Crosstown Center
November 19, 2002
Ceremony Marks Momentous Milestone Creating Gateway to 21st Century Boston

Following the early October 2002 announcement that Crosstown Center, a mixed use, multi-phase project, had secured fin...


BRA Board Names Marine Industrial Park Developer-Highland Marine Limited Partnership to Redevelop Parcel N
November 14, 2002
In keeping with the goals of the Boston Marine Industrial Park (BMIP) Master Plan and Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s Back Streets Initiative, the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board designated Highland Mar...

MAYOR MENINO DECLARES: “ON WITH THE SHOW!” - Joins Clear Channel Entertainment to Launch Restoration of Historic Opera House
November 12, 2002
In an historic celebration, Mayor Thomas M. Menino presented Scott Zeiger, President of Clear Channel Entertainment – Theatrical with an official building permit to mark the formal beginning of restor...

Mayor Menino, Congressman Capuano Join Islamic Society of Boston to Break Ground on New Cultural Center in Roxbury
November 7, 2002
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Congressman Capuano joined the Islamic Society of Boston (ISB) today to break ground on the largest Islamic Cultural Center in New England in Roxbury on a parcel of land tha...

Mayor Menino, WriteBoston Help Prepare Students for MCAS with Writing Skills, Community Resources
November 1, 2002
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined WriteBoston staff, students and school officials today at the Boston Community Leadership Academy (BCLA) to promote the city’s new writing initiative, WriteBoston, as an ...

Mayor Menino, City & State Officials Finalize Crosstown Project
October 2, 2002
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with city and state officials, and developers Kirk Sykes, Gary Jennison, Tom Welch, and Gene Sisco of Crosstown Center Hotel LLC, to celebrate the Crosstown Center projec...

COURT RULING MOVES OPERA HOUSE REDEVELOPMENT FORWARD
September 25, 2002
In a Suffolk Superior Court decision released this week, Justice Margot Botsford ruled in favor of the City of Boston, the Boston Redevelopment Authority, and Theater Management Group moving forward p...

Boston Redevelopment Authority Issues North Allston Strategic Plan Update
September 5, 2002
Boston Redevelopment Authority and consultants Goody Clancy & Associates released the “North Allston Neighborhood Strategic Plan Project Update,” a newsletter to keep neighborhood residents and commun...

Mayor Menino Presents Human Service Grants to 19 Dorchester Organizations
August 26, 2002
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today presented 19 community organizations in Dorchester with human service grants that are distributed from the Mayor’s Office of Jobs and Community Services as part of the Com...

Mayor Menino Celebrates Grand Opening of Flames Restaurant in Mattapan
August 23, 2002
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney joined Jonathan Chambers in celebrating the grand opening of his new restaurant, Flames, by presenting him with a $20,00...

Mayor Menino, Councillor Scapicchio, & BRA Celebrate Grand Opening of Charlestown Tot Lot
August 13, 2002
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined City Councillor Paul Scapicchio, Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney and kids from local day care centers for the grand opening of the new tot lot at Shi...

BRA Secures Additional Affordable Housing at Liberty Place
August 6, 2002
The Boston Redevelopment Authority secured a 50% increase in the affordability of the Liberty Place project, bringing the total affordable units from 44 to 66. This affordability component represents...

BRA Receives State Approval for East Boston Waterfront District Municipal Harbor Plan
July 19, 2002
The Boston Redevelopment Authority received approval from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs this week for the City of Boston’s East Boston Waterfront District Municipal Harbo...

Mayor Menino Celebrates First Success Stories of Boston’s Back Streets Program
July 15, 2002
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney and representatives from Dutch Maid Bakery and Royal Label Company to celebrate the first success stories of the Bost...

BRA BOARD OKS PROJECT THAT WILL ENLIVEN DOWNTOWN WITH MORE THAN 80 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, GROUND FLOOR RETAIL
July 9, 2002
Today, the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors approved a project that will bring more than 80 residential condominium units to the Downtown Waterfront/Faneuil Hall district of Boston. T...

MAYOR THOMAS M. MENINO JOINS DRUKER, BOSTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUNTINGTON THEATRE COMPANY FOR ATELIER|505 GROUNDBREAKING
July 2, 2002
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined developer Ronald M. Druker, Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney, and representatives of the Boston Center for the Arts and the Huntington Theatre C...

Mayor Menino and Sovereign Bank Launch Second Season of Arts at the Arcade
June 20, 2002
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Sovereign Bank New England Chairman and CEO John Hamill joined the Trust for City Hall Plaza Chairman Robert Walsh and a host of sponsors to kick-off Arts at the Arcade toda...

Mayor Menino Breaks Ground for New Hotel at 155 Portland Street
June 6, 2002
Mayor Thomas M. Menino broke ground today for a new hotel in Boston’s historic Bulfinch Triangle. Portland Street Hotel Limited Partnership and developer David Leatherwood will construct the 112 room...

Mayor Menino ‘Tops Off’ One Lincoln Street Office Tower
June 5, 2002
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney and representatives from The Gale Company and Beacon Skanska Inc. to celebrate the topping off ceremony for One Linco...

Mayor Secures Lease Extensions for Artists in Fort Point
June 3, 2002
Mayor Thomas M. Menino brokered a final agreement between the Fort Point Arts Community (FPAC) and the Boston Wharf Co. (BWC) that will provide space to 140 local artists whose leases were set to expi...

BRA Approves Re-Zoning of Chestnut Hill Waterworks
May 30, 2002
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Board today approved the re-zoning of the historic Chestnut Hill Waterworks site. The re-zoning approval provides the framework for the implementation of the ...

Mayor Menino Unveils Plans To Transform Boston’s Fort Point Channel
May 28, 2002
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Redevelopment Authority joined with property owners along the Fort Point Channel and Boston Harbor advocates, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and The Boston Harbor A...

City & Partners Collaborate, Support Summer 2002 Arts at the Arcade Series
May 20, 2002
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Sovereign Bank have joined forces to present Summer 2002’s Arts at the Arcade series, bringing a second season of live music, dance and performance to the Community Arcade o...

BRA Board Approves Boylston Street Mixed-Use Development
May 9, 2002
Project to Bring Affordable Housing to the Back Bay, Enliven Streetscape

Today, the Boston Redevelopment Board of Directors approved the CWB Boylston, LLC’s Boylston Street Mixed-Use Project (BS...


BRA Approves Hyde Park Residential Development
May 9, 2002
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Board today approved a residential development, located at 23-25 and 33-35 Grantley St. in Hyde Park, that will bring 16 homeownership units in two buildings a...

BRA BREAKS GROUND ON NEW TOT LOT IN CHARLESTOWN
April 8, 2002
Project is part of $700,000 investment for improvements throughout Navy Yard

The Boston Redevelopment Authority announced that efforts to bring a new, safe playground to Charlestown are underway...


BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OK’s FENWAY MIXED USE PROJECT
March 28, 2002
Today, the BRA Board of Directors granted final approval for the Fenway Mixed Use Project, moving forward Fenway Ventures’ development that will bring residential, retail, restaurant and parking to th...

East Boston Embassy Suites Celebrates Topping Off
Hotel to Bring 273 More Rooms Online
March 28, 2002
A new Embassy Suites hotel celebrated their topping off in a small ceremony today at the construction site, which is located at the corner of Porter and Cottage Streets in East Boston. The hotel, whi...

Mayor Menino Celebrates Yankee/Commercial Lobster’s Grand Re-Opening
Marine Industrial Park Retains Long Established Retail & Commercial Seafood Processor at New State of the Art Location
March 19, 2002
Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with Boston Redevelopment Director Mark Maloney to celebrate the grand opening and relocation of one of Boston’s oldest businesses, Yankee Lobster. Co-owners Denni...

Governor Swift, Mayor Menino Announce City/State Surplus Land Partnership Agreement
March 15, 2002
Governor Jane Swift and Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced a City/State Surplus Land agreement, which will allow the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) to act as the responsible agency for dispo...

BRA GRANTS MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL GO-AHEAD FOR NEW AMBULATORY CARE BUILDINGS
March 7, 2002
BRA GRANTS MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL GO-AHEAD FOR NEW AMBULATORY CARE BUILDINGS

Today, the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors approved the new Ambulatory Building at Mass General Hosp...


BRA Board Approves 333-Units of Housing in Dorchester
Project to Revitalize, Enliven Columbia Point
March 7, 2002
The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors approved plans today to redevelop three acres of land located on Mount Vernon Street in Dorchester, bringing more than 300 rental units to the hou...

BRA Announces Finalists for Hayward Place
March 5, 2002
Today, Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Director Mark Maloney announced a list of 5 finalists for the 37,380 square foot parcel in Downtown Boston, known as Hayward Place. In April 2001, the BRA ...

BRA Launches Artist Space Initiative with Survey to Analyze Needs
February 25, 2002
Series of Meetings Throughout City to Answer Questions, Promote Participation

Consistent with the Mayor’s initiative to create more affordable housing for artists in the City of Boston, the Bost...


BRA Designates Developer for MLK Boulevard Parcels
Community Process Supports Windale Developers to Bring Housing to Roxbury
February 15, 2002
In an exciting step forward for the Roxbury community, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Board of Directors yesterday designated Windale Developers, Inc. as redeveloper of the BRA-owned vacant ...

BRA GRANTS GO-AHEAD FOR SOUTH BOSTON DEVELOPMENT
February 14, 2002
Project to bring 24-hour life to Boston's Waterfront

The Boston Redevelopment Board granted final approval today for Massport Parcels F-2, G and J, a project that will bring 460 residential unit...


Dorchester Lower Mills Kicks-Off Much Anticipated Shaw's Supermarket Project
February 9, 2002
The vision of a state-of-the-art, 59,500-square-foot Shaw’s Supermarket in the historic Baker Chocolate District took a giant step toward becoming a reality today when the community celebrated the $15...

Swift Launches Saltonstall Building Revitalization
February 8, 2002
$184 Million Project Creates New Affordable Housing, Retail & Office Space

BOSTON--Governor Jane Swift today joined Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Speaker Thomas Finneran to kick-off the rehabilitat...


Boston Wharf Dedicates Boston's First New Building of 2002 in the South Boston Waterfront District
January 16, 2002
BOSTON, MA -- The Boston Wharf Company officially opened and dedicated its new Office Building/Parking Facility at Stilling Street and West Service Road in the South Boston Waterfront District today. ...

MENINO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP TO RESTAGE THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE
January 11, 2002
Millennium Partners-Boston and American Repertory Theatre lead effort

Follows opening of new Ritz Carlton Hotel and Towers

Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with Tony Pangaro, Principal o...

 
 

2001


500 ATLANTIC AVENUE DEVELOPMENT TO INCLUDE INTER-CONTINENTAL HOTEL AND NEW HOUSING UNITS
December 19, 2001
Intell Boston Harbor LLC, a real estate development company, announced today that it has reached an agreement with Six Continents Hotels to bring a 420-room Inter-Continental Hotel to its development ...

Mayor Menino Celebrates Grand Opening of New Youth Opportunity Center in Dudley Square
December 14, 2001
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined Congressman Michael Capuano and Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor David Dye in celebrating the grand opening of the new Youth Opportunity Center ...

BRA, Gateway Developers Break Ground on Charlestown’s CANA Parcels 2 & 4
December 5, 2001
Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney joined Gateway Developers in Charlestown today to celebrate the groundbreaking of new office space on CANA Parcels 2 & 4. The three office buildin...

BRA, Congress Group Ventures Present $750,000 Check To Old South Meeting House
December 4, 2001
BOSTON – Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney joined Congress Group Ventures President Dean Stratouly today in presenting the Old South Meeting House a check for $750,000 to be used fo...

MAYOR MENINO ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - Back Streets Initiative will support and grow Boston's commercial and industrial businesses.
November 13, 2001
Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino launched Back Streets, an economic development program to retain and grow Boston's small and mid-sized industrial and commercial businesses. Today, there are 4,000 Back...

MAYOR MENINO ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - LAUNCHES BACK STREETS
November 13, 2001
Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino launched Back Streets, an economic development program to retain and grow Boston's small and mid-sized industrial and commercial businesses. Today, there are 4,000 Back...

The Hotel Commonwealth: Returning the Allure to Kenmore Square
November 2, 2001
BOSTON---Returning the splendor of a bygone era to Kenmore Square is the Hotel Commonwealth, a new four-star luxury hotel with a turn-of-the-century look designed to complement the architecture of its...

Wentworth Celebrates Official Opening of New Residence Hall
October 13, 2001
Wentworth Institute of Technology will mark the official opening of its new, 137,000 square foot residence hall at 610 Huntington Avenue on Saturday, October 13, at noon. The ceremony will take place...

SHAW’S SUPERMARKETS TO OPEN FIRST STORE IN BOSTON AT BOSTON PROPERTIES’ PRUDENTIAL CENTER
October 10, 2001
BOSTON, MA, OCTOBER, 2001 - On Wednesday, October 10, 2001, local government officials including Mayor Thomas Menino joined representatives from Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BXP) and Shaw’s Supermar...

BRA, DND, & Tent City Cut Ribbon on 29 Units of Housing in the South End
City Celebrates Creation of Condominiums on St. George and Columbia Streets
October 10, 2001
Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney and Charlotte Golar Richie, Director of the Department of Neighborhood Development, cut the ribbon on 29 newly constructed mixed income units of ho...

Mayor Menino, BRA, and Fenway CDC Break Ground on Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community
October 3, 2001
Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with BRA Director Mark Maloney, Alan Solomont of Solomont Bailis Ventures and Carl Koechlin of Fenway CDC and David Ennis of Affirmative Investments for a groundbr...

Mayor Menino Presents $500,000 Check for Affordable Artist Housing
September 29, 2001
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Director Mark Maloney joined with artists and community members in Dorchester on Saturday to present a $500,000 check from the City of B...

MAYOR MENINO, SENATORS ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT ON LINKAGE
September 21, 2001
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and members of Boston's Senate delegation today announced an agreement on revised language to the City’s Home Rule Petition to raise linkage fees. Mayor Menino, who will be sub...

BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GRANTS FINAL APPROVAL OF UNIQUE HOUSING PROJECT IN BRIGHTON
August 24, 2001
At yesterday’s Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Board of Directors’ meeting an exiciting housing project called St. John of God, was granted final approval. Located between Allston Street and Cor...

Mayor Menino Cuts Ribbon on Affordable Housing in Hyde Park
July 23, 2001
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA), Modern Continental, Hyde Park Savings Bank, and the New England Regional Council of Carpenters Union today to cut the ribbon on ...

GROVE HALL COMMUNITY PLANNING PROCESS WRAPS UP
July 16, 2001
City, Community Craft Vision with “Housing On Main Streets” Initiative Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney, Department of Neighborhood Development Dir...

Mayor Menino Announces Community Benefits Awards to Fenway Organizations
July 11, 2001
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined representatives from Emmanuel College and Fenway community organizations today to celebrate the arrival of Merck & Company into the Fenway Neighborhood. One of the most ...

MAYOR MENINO JOINS LOEWS BOSTON COMMON FOR GRAND OPENING
July 3, 2001
Mayor Thomas M. Menino celebrated the grand opening of the Loews Boston Common Theatre this evening. The theatre marks the first official opening of the new Ritz Carlton Hotel and Towers. Loews Bost...

BRA Grants Approval to Loews
June 21, 2001
Today the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) approved Sawyer Enterprises and Loews Hotel’s proposal to construct a four-star hotel, restaurant, retail and fitness complex at a public hearing before...

Mayor Menino Breaks Ground at 70-72 Northampton Street
Renovation Brings 27 New Units of Housing in the South End
June 21, 2001
On the heels of last week’s 31 unit groundbreaking at 183 Massachusetts Avenue in the Fenway, today Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney, Victor A. Martu...

Mayor Menino Breaks Ground at Historic Minot Hall
June 7, 2001
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney joined Victor A. Martucci, President of Washington /Minot LLC today to celebrate the construction of 43 new homeownershi...

Boston Redevelopment Authority Co-Hosts Second Day-Long Planning Meeting
May 30, 2001
Public Input to Activate the Fort Point Channel

The Boston Redevelopment Authority, in partnership with the Fort Point Channel Abutters Group and the Fort Point Channel Working Group, are hosting...


BRA SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR VACANT KITTREDGE SQUARE PARCELS IN ROXBURY’S HIGHLAND PARK
May 4, 2001
High Profile, Historic Buildings Will Be Redeveloped for Housing

The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) has issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for two vacant brick buildings located at 7...


BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD TO AUTHORIZE NEW HOUSING IN SOUTH BOSTON
April 24, 2001
Project Will Create 15 Residential Units and Three Townhouses with Two Affordable Units on Site

The Boston Redevelopment Authority board of directors is expected to authorize the construction ...


BRA ISSUES REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR VACANT SOUTH END PARCELS
April 22, 2001
Area’s Revitalization Continues with Plans for Residential and/or Commercial Space

The Boston Redevelopment Authority has issued requests for proposals for three vacant parcels in the South End l...


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION APPROVES BRA PETITIONS FOR OPERA HOUSE RESTORATIONS
April 19, 2001
The Boston Redevelopment Authority received approval today on two petitions presented before the Public Improvement Commission (“PIC”), bringing the Opera House restoration project steps closer to rea...

BRA ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR HAYWARD PLACE LOT
April 18, 2001
Redevelopment to Add to Midtown Cultural District’s Revitalization

The Boston Redevelopment Authority has released a request for proposals for the development of Hayward Place, locat...


BRA and DND Host Kick-Off Meeting for Housing on Main Street
April 13, 2001
Community Joins City to Generate Ways to Promote Positive Growth on Boston’s Main Streets

Over 50 community members attended the Housing on Main Streets kick-off meeting on Monday, April 9 at t...


BRA Selects Goody, Clancy & Associates to Provide Technical Support for Air Rights Parcels
April 12, 2001
The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors’ today approved Goody, Clancy & Associates as the consultants for the development of Turnpike Air Rights Parcels 16 and 17, located between the So...

BRA Board of Directors to Issue Approval on 44-Units of Affordable Housing in Mattapan
April 12, 2001
Talbot-Bernard Homes Plan to Break Ground in Early Fall

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors will issue a Certification of Approval today to the Codman Square Neighborhood Deve...


BRA Board to Approve Hotel Buckminster Residential Addition, Conversion
April 12, 2001
Coles Holding, Ltd, to Redevelop Vacant Second Floor of Kenmore Square Hotel

Coles Holding, Ltd will go before the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors today for approval of their pl...


MAYOR MENINO KICKS OFF ATLANTIC RIM ECONOMIC SUMMIT
April 6, 2001
Welcomes Officials from Belfast; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Portland, Maine to Boston for Three-Day Civic and Business Conference:

Mayor Thomas M. Menino will kick off the three-day Atlantic Rim...


Boston Redevelopment Authority Releases Youth-Focused Census Report
Overviews Racial Compositions for Bostonians Under 18 years
April 5, 2001
Today, the Boston Redevelopment Authority released the second in a series of reports regarding findings in recently released 2000 Census Data. The latest report entitled, The Youth and Adult Populati...

BRA Director Maloney Joins Pembroke Real Estate & the Drew Co. at Topping Off Ceremony
March 31, 2001
Hails World Trade Center Complex as Pioneer in Development of South Boston Waterfront

Mark Maloney, Director of the Boston Redevelopment Authority joined John Drew, President of the Drew Compan...


Mayor Thomas M. Menino Announces Rebecca Barnes as the City’s New Chief Planner
March 28, 2001
Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced Rebecca Barnes of Barnes Resource Group as the City’s new chief planner. This newly created position will oversee and coordinate all planning activities within City...

Mayor Menino Announces Housing Panel
March 28, 2001
Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced the formation of a Housing Finance Blue Ribbon Panel. The Panel is made up of leading housing and finance experts and professionals and will be convened b...

New Hotel Opens in Roxbury – First in Decades
February 14, 2001

Mayor Menino, Community Members Celebrate Grand Opening of Best Western Roundhouse Suites

An historic landmark in Boston’s Empowerment Zone has been preserved and revitalized thanks to the ...


A Civic Vision for Turnpike Air Rights
February 6, 2001
Mayor Menino and the BRA join the Boston Architectural Center for Presentation and Exhibit of “A Civic Vision for Turnpike Air Rights” BAC Hosts Talk and Reception on Wednesday, February 7, 2001

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Mayor Menino Celebrates Community Arcade Opening on City Hall Plaza
February 1, 2001
MAYOR MENINO CELEBRATES COMMUNITY ARCADE OPENING ON CITY HALL PLAZA

Trust for City Hall Plaza, BRA, Community Artist, Performers, Area Restaurants Join in Festivities to Mark the Completion of ...


Chief Planner Search Committee to Interview Seven Finalists
January 9, 2001

On Tuesday, October 24th, the City of Boston’s Chief Planner Search Committee will host a series of public interviews with seven (7) semi-finalists for the position of Chief Planner of Boston. Sta...

 
 

2000


Mayor Menino, Councillor Scapicchio, & BRA Working to Repair Charlestown Tot Lot
December 6, 2000
BRA to Host Community Meeting to Discuss Shipyard Park Playground

Mayor Thomas M. Menino, District One City Councillor Paul Scapicchio, and the Boston Redevelopment Authority are working to repl...


Mayor Thomas Menino & the BRA Kick-off the North Allston Neighborhood Strategic Planning Process
November 16, 2000
City Announces Community Planning Group and Chair at November 16 Meeting

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney hosted a kick-off meeting for the North A...


Mayor Menino, BRA Director Mark Maloney, WT Associates LLC Break Ground on Wilkes Passage Lofts in the South End
November 15, 2000
Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney and Edward A. Fish of WT Associates LLC joined together today to break ground on the $70 million Wilkes Passage project. L...

City and the Red Sox to Submit $100 Million Plan to State
November 8, 2000

Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney, and Red Sox CEO John Harrington submitted to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Fenway Public Improvement Plan -- a...


Mayor Menino, BRA Director Maloney Announce Mitigation Policy
October 10, 2000

Executive order details simple, predictable process

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Director Mark Maloney have created an executive order that sets ...


Mayor Menino, BCA and Huntington to Build New Theatre Space in Boston
October 4, 2000

The first new theaters to be built since 1931

Mayor Thomas Menino today announced that the Boston Center for the Arts and the Huntington Theatre Company have signed an agreement to ...


Mayor Menino Announces New Commission to Review City’s Linkage Program
September 26, 2000

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the formation of a commission to study Boston’s linkage program. The twenty-five (25) member commission represents broad community involvement in the linkage...


Stop & Shop Joins Effort to Redevelop Grove hall
September 26, 2000
Another Success for Mayor Menino’s Blue Hill Avenue Initiative (BOSTON, MA) September 26, 2000…Mayor Menino today announced that the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company will join the Grove Hall...

Housing, Housing and More Housing for Mayor Menino
September 21, 2000

Just two days after Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Director Mark Maloney announced an administrative increase in housing and jobs linkage rates, the Mayor attended ...


Mayor Menino, BRA Director Maloney to Raise Linkage Fees
September 19, 2000
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Director Mark Maloney, frustrated by Beacon Hill’s inaction on the City’s linkage legislation, announced an administrative increase in h...

As Students Return to Boston, Mayor Menino Gets First-Hand Tours of New Boston University Dorms
September 1, 2000

Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Director Mark Maloney, got a first-hand look at Boston University’s new $83 million Student Village on a tour with BU preside...


Mayor Menino, BRA and Cathartes Reach Deal on Largest Rental Housing Project in 20 Years
August 25, 2000

Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney, and Robert Maloney of Cathartes Investments today reached a deal on the Residences at D Street. This agreement paves t...


Mayor Menino BRA Director Maloney Seek Public Comment on Effort to Set Clear Limits on Community Benefits
July 20, 2000

Draft executive order details reasonable and predictable process

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and BRA Director Mark Maloney have created a draft executive order that sets clear limits on ...


Mayor Menino, MTA Chairman Natsios, and BRA Director Maloney Unveil “Civic Vision for Turnpike Air Rights in Boston"
June 28, 2000

Mayor Thomas M. Menino, MTA Chairman Andrew Natsios and Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney unveiled “Civic Vision for Turnpike Air Rights in Boston.” This new report is the result...


BRA Director Maloney Appoints Director of Staff and Director of Economic Development
June 6, 2000

Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Mark Maloney began his effort to restructure and increase resources at the Authority. Last week, before the Municipal Research Bureau, Director Maloney anno...



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