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72
Sep 1, 2015
09/15
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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"Final review set 12/16/1999"--t.p
Topics: City planning, Community development
Source: folio
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329
Sep 1, 2015
09/15
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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Cover title
Topics: City planning, Community development
Source: folio
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467
Aug 26, 2014
08/14
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
texts
eye 467
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Includes bibliography
Topics: City planning, Urban renewal
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Aug 26, 2014
08/14
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
texts
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favorite 0
comment 0
Includes bibliography
Topics: City planning, Urban renewal
477
477
Apr 13, 2009
04/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
texts
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comment 0
Cover title
Topics: City planning, Cities and towns
Source: bplgovdocs
423
423
Feb 3, 2011
02/11
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...a study about air pollution at street level and how urban design can help to reduce both the concentration of those pollutants and human exposure to them; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Air, Air Quality, City planning
465
465
May 14, 2009
05/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...includes the following relating to this Boston South End affordable housing program: submission procedures summary, information about the South End Neighborhood Housing Initiative (SENHI), program objectives, Phase I summary, fast track competition, community planning standards, eligibility, selection criteria, procedures for the disposition of parcels, submission requirements, general development guidelines, general urban design guidelines, map of parcels, development project guidelines for...
Topics: Housing, Community development, Development Projects, City planning
Source: bplgovdocs
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223
Jan 30, 2012
01/12
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...discusses the conditions for using neckdowns, applications, pros and cons and a brief summary of the use of this road design in Boston; a copy of this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Neckdowns, Roads, Streets, Streetscapes, City planning
365
365
May 14, 2009
05/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
texts
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...includes the following relating to this Boston South End affordable housing program: submission procedures summary, information about the South End Neighborhood Housing Initiative (SENHI), program objectives, Phase I summary, fast track competition, community planning standards, eligibility, selection criteria, procedures for the disposition of parcels, submission requirements, general development guidelines, general urban design guidelines, map of parcels, development project guidelines for...
Topics: Housing, Community development, Development Projects, City planning
Source: bplgovdocs
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283
Jun 5, 2009
06/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...names the five second stage finalists in a national competition to redesign Copley Square in Boston's Back Bay; also provides information about the competition, number of entries received, the merit winners, members of the jury, etc.; a copy of this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Contests, Open spaces, Square, City planning
Source: bplgovdocs
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259
May 14, 2009
05/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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comment 0
...a solicitation for proposals for a development project of the Fort Hill Square Garage parcel in downtown Boston's south Station/Financial District area; sets forth procedures and criteria for submissions; includes parcel description, urban design and development guidelines, pro forma requirements and a HUD form "Redeveloper's Statement for Public Disclosure and Qualifications of Financial Responsbility"; includes a large folded map and an "Information Revision" sheet;...
Topics: Development Projects, Fort Hill Square, Boston (Mass.), Parking, City planning
Source: bplgovdocs
287
287
Apr 15, 2009
04/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...includes design goals, design standards and project review process for Harborpark (a planning program for the balanced development and continued revitalization of Boston's waterfront); the copy on the M3 # is marked "Draft"; the copies in the BRA collection include a 41p. varient edition as well as copies marked "draft"..
Topics: Harborpark, Boston (Mass.), Parks, City planning, Waterfront Development, Waterfronts
Source: bplgovdocs
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277
Apr 22, 2009
04/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...among the purposes of this historic preservation study is to trace the economic origins of Boston's physical growth and the architectural forms which evolved, especially of commercial architecture and to evaluate and to establish a process for evaluating the relative significance of buildings and groups of buildings in the downtown area; describes the area and the study's methodology; includes summary of findings and urban design policies for development project proposals; also includes a...
Topics: Architecture, Chronology, Development Projects, Historic buildings, Historic preservation, City...
Source: bplgovdocs
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497
Mar 3, 2010
03/10
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...detailed guidelines intended to preserve the historical accuracy of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood; includes a topographical history of the Back Bay, a discussion of it's architecture and buildings and information about the establishment of the Back Bay Residential District and the Back Bay Architectural Commission; also includes a section on signs; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Architecture, Historic preservation, Signs and symbols, City planning
Source: bplgovdocs
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184
May 11, 2009
05/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...a preliminary report by Sumner J. Hoisington concerning business relocation in Boston's South End urban renewal area; cites experience of the Castle Square business relocation program and includes statistics relevant to both; a second carbon copy containing annotated comments is kept in the same folder; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Business relocation, Castle Square, Boston (Mass.), City planning
Source: bplgovdocs
419
419
Apr 13, 2009
04/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...gives project description of the proposed parking garage, a 430 car, 7 level structure to be located on the Newbury Street extension, west of Massachusetts Avenue in the Back Bay; provides site location map and graphics and a design summary; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Harvard Club, Boston (Mass.), Parking garages, City planning
Source: bplgovdocs
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303
May 12, 2009
05/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...a draft report of a study of this South Boston waterfront area; covers urban design issues, land use, transportation, historic development, architecture, it's place in the park system, harbor water related uses, residential housing, etc.; copies of this item were in the BRA collection..
Topics: Architecture, Housing, Land use, Parks, Transportation Access, City planning, Waterfronts
Source: bplgovdocs
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258
Jan 27, 2010
01/10
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...sets forth basic planning information to aid in the development of a neighborhood revitalization strategy for the Dudley Square area of Boston's Roxbury neighborhood; discusses main streets, special identity, anchors, transportation access, open space, town squares, housing, business park, office development, Roxbury Community College, Campus High School, recreational/cultural facilities and other urban design considerations; three varient editions are kept on this number; all appear to be...
Topics: Community development, Housing, Open spaces, Community development, Transportation, City planning
Source: bplgovdocs
453
453
Mar 1, 2010
03/10
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...presents relationship of boulevard urban design studies to the Interim Planning Overlay District (IPOD) zoning process in various Boston neighborhoods; outlines studies to be done for Roxbury, Allston / Brighton and East Boston; uses Dorchester Avenue as an example citing existing characteristics, problems and how they can be solved through zoning, signage code, architectural design controls, public improvements, etc. in these 4 areas: Lower Mills to Peabody Square, Fields Corner and...
Topics: Allston / Brighton, Boston (Mass.), Streets, Beatification, Dorchester Avenue, Boston (Mass.),...
Source: bplgovdocs
218
218
Mar 24, 2009
03/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...an update of the progress of the Chinatown Community Master Plan and Zoning Plan outlining the zoning regulations for building height and density; outlines planning framework and common visions evolved from the community-based initiative; discusses planned development area, open space zone, urban design and urban control; this item was in the BRA collection and appears to be a working draft..
Topics: Building Heights, Political participation, Community development, Open spaces, City planning, Zoning
Source: bplgovdocs
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199
Feb 24, 2010
02/10
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...a proposed reorganization of the BRA; includes organizational charts with names of key personal, mission statements, duties and responsibilities and key projects of each of the nine departments (General Counsel, Policy Development and Research, Economic Development, Institutional Planning and Development, Neighborhood Planning and Zoning, Urban Design, Real Estate Services, and Administration and Finance); this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Boston Redevelopment Authority, Community development, Housing, Municipal government, Planning,...
Source: bplgovdocs
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347
Mar 18, 2009
03/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...includes a developers kit for each building; includes procedures for the disposition of the buildings, submission requirements, design and development reuse guidelines, pro forma forms, redeveloper's statement for public disclosure and statement of qualifications and financial responsibility form, etc.; copies of this item were in the BRA collection..
Topics: Charlestown Navy Yard (Mass.), Architecture, Building Reuse, Historic preservation, City planning,...
Source: bplgovdocs
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619
Apr 29, 2009
04/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...includes the urban design guidelines for this proposed development project in downtown Boston's financial district bounded by Kilby Street, Kilby Place, Central Street and Bangs Alley; presents developer submission requirements for this mixed use project (below grade public parking, retail space and office space); what appears to be an undated earlier edition of this item is also kept on this number; it contains a copy of HUD form 6004 "Redeveloper's Statement for Public...
Topics: Development Projects, Kilby Street Garage Parcel, Boston (Mass.), Office buildings, Parking...
Source: bplgovdocs
661
661
Jun 5, 2009
06/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...the guidelines summarized in this document are intended to provide a framework for making decisions which will determine the pattern of development in Boston's Charlestown Navy Yard for the next 10 years; covers historic and architectural preservation, site description, brief history, significance, public parks, development program, etc.; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Charlestown Navy Yard (Mass.), Architecture, Building Reuse, Historic preservation, Parks, City...
Source: bplgovdocs
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248
Mar 24, 2009
03/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...summary outlining zoning regulations for building height and density and overview of the planning framework evolved from the community based master plan; discusses progress on parcel A/B/C, New England Medical Center Master Plan and the Castle Square garage; addresses special study areas, planned development area and open space zone; this item was in the BRA collection; contains some annotations; includes summary in Chinese..
Topics: Buildings Heights, Community development, Open spaces, City planning, Urban renewal, Zoning
Source: bplgovdocs
202
202
Apr 13, 2009
04/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...examines five alternatives for the development of downtown Boston's Park Plaza Urban Renewal Project taking into consideration urban design, land use, and financial issues; includes illustrated massing views from Boston Common of each scheme, together with data on each parcel's (Statler Hilton, Park Square, Elliot Street Garage, Saxon Theater) intended use; a copy of this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Development Projects, Land use, Park Plaza Urban Renewal Project, Boston (Mass.), City planning,...
Source: bplgovdocs
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234
Feb 24, 2010
02/10
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
texts
eye 234
favorite 0
comment 0
...most years include information on specific projects and other annual report type information as well as budget data; these items were in the BRA collection..
Topics: Boston Redevelopment Authority, Budget, Community development, Development Projects, Housing,...
Source: bplgovdocs
214
214
Mar 3, 2010
03/10
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...sets forth design controls to ensure the historic preservation of the facades of row houses in Boston's South End Urban Renewal Area; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Architecture, Beatification, Historic preservation, Row houses, Historic preservation, City...
Source: bplgovdocs
151
151
Mar 18, 2009
03/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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comment 0
...sets forth criteria to be used by developers in submitting proposals for a compact shopping center on Parcel C1 in Boston's Charlestown urban renewal area; includes data on the site, restrictions, planning and design objectives, etc.; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Development Projects, Parcel C1, Charlestown, Boston (Mass.), City planning, Urban renewal
Source: bplgovdocs
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1.9K
Apr 22, 2009
04/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...presents information on the history of Copley Square in Boston's Back Bay and the various urban design configurations of this open space; includes a chronology of the current redesign of this park and information on its budget, planning, citizen participation, the national design competition, Copley Square Centennial Committee, fund raising and the winning design (Clarke and Rapuano); also includes information in its concept, surfaces, plantings, fountain, and lighting; reprints a 1984 BRA...
Topics: Trinity Church (Boston, Mass.), Copley Square Centennial Committee, Open spaces, Square, City...
Source: bplgovdocs
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190
Mar 3, 2010
03/10
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...sets forth objectives of urban design coordination in the redevelopment of the Washington Park area of Boston's Roxbury neighborhood and how it can be achieved; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Urban renewal, City planning, Urban renewal, Washington Park Urabn Renewal Area, Boston (Mass.)
Source: bplgovdocs
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230
Apr 15, 2009
04/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...contains design, transportation, environmental, and financial guidelines for the development of the wharves in downtown Boston; a 16p. varient that includes a supplement dated July 16, 1982 is also kept on this number; copies of these items..
Topics: Downtown, Boston (Mass.), Fosters Wharf, Boston (Mass.), Piers, Rowes Wharf, Boston (Mass.), City...
Source: bplgovdocs
594
594
Mar 18, 2009
03/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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eye 594
favorite 1
comment 0
...solicits development project proposals for an historic building at Boston's Charlestown Navy Yard; includes information on the development concept, design guidelines, background, submission requirements, disposition procedures, sample pro formas, redeveloper's statement for public disclosure, qualifications and financial responsibility form, etc.; this appears to be a draft and was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Charlestown Navy Yard (Mass.), Building Reuse, Development Projects, Historic buildings, Historic...
Source: bplgovdocs
620
620
Apr 15, 2009
04/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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eye 620
favorite 0
comment 0
...sets forth the role of the BRA and the Chinatown / South Cove Neighborhood Council (CNC) in developing a master plan for Boston's downtown Chinatown area; describes progress to date, time frame, approach and format, goals and areas of concentration, the community based master plan development process (historic development and current status), issues such as housing, urban design, environmental concerns, etc.; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Chinatown / South Cove Neighborhood Council (CNC), Boston (Mass.), Community development, Housing,...
Source: bplgovdocs
257
257
Mar 1, 2010
03/10
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
texts
eye 257
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comment 0
...sets forth urban design objectives and new building reuse development project guideline issues for downtown Boston's historic Leather District; also includes rooftop addition guidelines, open space / public space initiatives, transportation and access and policy goals; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Building Reuse, Downtown, Boston (Mass.), Historic preservation, Open spaces, Transportation, City...
Source: bplgovdocs
212
212
Apr 6, 2011
04/11
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
texts
eye 212
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comment 0
...a report on issues related to the proposed parking garage development project in downtown Boston's Chinatown / South Cove neighborhood; issues addressed include need and size, site, housing construction, community benefits, urban design, shadows, traffic impacts, cost, etc.; includes project history, alternative options and a chronology of meetings; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Housing, Chronology, Development Projects, Parking garages, Shades and shadows, Traffic, City...
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262
May 14, 2009
05/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...this draft document provides information for prospective developers on a proposed mixed use (office, hotel, biomedical and research) development project involving air rights in downtown Boston's South Station area; includes background and historical information on the development of private industrial and research parks, a parcel description, development and urban design guidelines (massing, transportation access, motor vehicle circulation, etc.), qualification criteria, and submission...
Topics: Airspace (Law), Medicine, Developers Kit, Development Projects, Hotels, Industrial Research Parks,...
Source: bplgovdocs
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222
Jan 19, 2012
01/12
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
texts
eye 222
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comment 0
...this report is intended to be an informational planning tool for entities involved in the planning and development of water transportation in Boston harbor; includes sections on goals and objectives, description of existing and potential sites and services (with information on Clippership Wharf, the Schrafft Center, Charlestown Navy Yard Piers 2 and 4, North Station / Beverly Street, Burrough's Wharf, Lewis Wharf, Long Wharf, Rowes Wharf, South Station / Fort Point Channel, Commonwealth...
Topics: Ferries, Harborpark, Boston (Mass.), Piers / Wharfs / Wharves, Ships, City planning, Shipping,...
422
422
Mar 18, 2009
03/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...includes objectives and the significance of the project; objectives such as the effort to maximize the conservation of the historic and architectural character of the site while adapting the existing resource to new and economically viable purposes; gives summary of proposed treatment for each building and parcel; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Charlestown Navy Yard (Mass.), Building Reuse, Historic preservation, Parcel Development, Parks,...
Source: bplgovdocs
214
214
May 11, 2009
05/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...a packet of illustrations prepared for South End community reviews held at the Blackstone Community School of various developer's (Urban Renaissance, Pavillion, South Park, Gunwyn/YWCA) proposed development projects (housing, office, retail, etc.) mainly in the South End and Park Square area of Boston; a copy of this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Development Projects, Development Projects, Linkage, Park Square, Boston (Mass.), Shelters for the...
Source: bplgovdocs
891
891
Apr 6, 2011
04/11
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
texts
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comment 0
...an explanation of the air rights park plan for the land to be created by the depression of the Central Artery in downtown Boston; includes an overview and sections on the design concept, community planning process and implementation; also includes BRA staff members and firms involved in the planning and design process; this item was int he BRA collection..
Topics: Airspace (Law), Big Dig, Boston (Mass.), Political participation, Land use, Parks, City planning
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184
Mar 24, 2009
03/09
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...outlines premises, scope, phasing and status of Chinatown neighborhood building and community development; also outlines major issues and tasks for urban design and development, land use and zoning, open space and public realms, housing, historic preservation, parking/transportation and public benefits; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Community and Economic Development, Historic preservation, Housing, Land use, Open spaces, Parking,...
Source: bplgovdocs
249
249
Mar 11, 2011
03/11
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...seeks proposals to facilitate planning and anlysis work to take advantage of recent physical improvement in Boston's Washington Street Downtown Crossing pedestrian / transit mall by strengthening the retail performance of the area; includes information on coordination with other consultants, the final report, scheduling, compliance with federal equal opportunity requirements, criteria for selection and scope of work; a memorandum concerning the resulting consultants' submissions has been...
Topics: Central Business District, Boston (Mass.), Downtown Crossing, Boston (Mass.), Land use, City...
547
547
Jan 19, 2012
01/12
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
texts
eye 547
favorite 1
comment 0
...this report is intended to be an informational planning tool for entities involved in the planning and development of water transportation in Boston harbor; includes sections on goals and objectives, description of existing and potential sites and services (with information on Clippership Wharf, the Schrafft Center, Charlestown Navy Yard Piers 2 and 4, North Station / Beverly Street, Burrough's Wharf, Lewis Wharf, Long Wharf, Rowes Wharf, South Station / Fort Point Channel, Commonwealth...
Topics: Ferries, Harborpark, Boston (Mass.), Piers / Wharfs / Wharves, Ships, City planning, Shipping,...
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194
Feb 24, 2010
02/10
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
texts
eye 194
favorite 0
comment 0
...most years include information on specific projects and other annual report type information as well as budget data; these items were in the BRA collection..
Topics: Boston Redevelopment Authority, Budget, Community development, Development Projects, Housing,...
Source: bplgovdocs
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199
Feb 24, 2010
02/10
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
texts
eye 199
favorite 0
comment 0
...most years include information on specific projects and other annual report type information as well as budget data; these items were in the BRA collection..
Topics: Boston Redevelopment Authority, Budget, Community development, Development Projects, Housing,...
Source: bplgovdocs
361
361
Mar 17, 2011
03/11
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...a grant application submitted to the National Endowment for the Arts seeking funds to develop comprehensive design standards that take into account the relationship of buildings to the environment from a wind and light perspective so as to enhance the quality of life of the city; includes a work program (dated 1989), resumes of key personnel, letters of support, IRS determination letter, assurance compliance and supplementary material; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Buildings, Environmental impact analysis, Grant Applications, Quality of life, Shades and shadows,...
805
805
Jan 30, 2012
01/12
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
texts
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favorite 3
comment 0
...seeks ways to coordinate and guide private developments and public improvements towards a future Boston of beauty and vitality; includes urban design guidelines, central city organization and patterns, open space objectives, issues and opportunities and district design issues for improving the quality of life; a copy of this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Beatification, Central business districts, Land use, Open spaces, Planning, City planning
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296
Feb 3, 2011
02/11
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
texts
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...sets forth conditions of a commercial revitalization program offering rebates for improvements involving storefronts, architecture, landscaping, engineering costs, exterior and interior improvements, etc.; presents sample improvements and guidelines for the Lower Mills area of Boston's Dorchester neighborhood; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Architecture, Buildings, Commercial real estate, Facades, Lower Mills, Dorchester, Boston (Mass.),...
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261
Feb 3, 2011
02/11
by
Boston Redevelopment Authority
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...describes the functions, objectives and services of this BRA department; this item was in the BRA collection..
Topics: Boston Redevelopment Authority, Urban Design Dept., Urban Landscape Section, Landscape...
