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Boston Planning Board Approves Significant Housing Projects Amid Community Concerns
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Overview: In a recent session, the Boston Planning and Development Board approved several development projects, focusing primarily on housing amid Boston’s ongoing housing crisis. Notable approvals included a six-story mixed-use development on Chelsea Street in East Boston, featuring 120 residential units with 18 income-restricted units, and a new residential building at 34-36 Pratt Street in the Alston neighborhood. The board’s decisions highlighted a push towards addressing housing shortages while balancing community concerns about gentrification and neighborhood character.
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Michelle Wu
Planning Board Officials:
Priscilla Rojas, Kate Bennett, Dr. Theodore C. Landsmark, Raheem Shepard
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Meeting Type:
Planning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
07/16/2026
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Recording Published:
07/17/2026
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Duration:
171 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Suffolk County
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Towns:
Boston
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