BPDA Board of Directors - 2026-05-14
Approves License with MassBay/Harpoon Brewing for outdoor hospitality at Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park, unanimous
What happened
The BPDA/BRA Board approved the 151 Cambridge Street West End Library Redevelopment (POA and Cass Capital), demolishing the existing branch to build a new two-story library plus a 14-story, 119-unit 100% income-restricted residential building, on a voice vote.
- Jurisdiction
- Boston, MA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 14, 2026
- Decisions
- 37 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Meeting Summary
The BPDA/BRA Board approved the 151 Cambridge Street West End Library Redevelopment (POA and Cass Capital), demolishing the existing branch to build a new two-story library plus a 14-story, 119-unit 100% income-restricted residential building, on a voice vote.
Key Decisions (37)
EDIC approval of April 16, 2026 minutes
License with MassBay/Harpoon Brewing for outdoor hospitality at Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park
License with Massport for wayfinding signage in Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park
Lease extension with Boston Transportation Dept at 12 Channel Street, Suite 501
Blackbaud financial software contract
Development Activity (13)
16-20 Townsend Street urban wild
Other
48 Townsend Street community garden
Other
11-13 Catawamba Street (Welcome Home Boston Phase 3)
Residential
14 Catawamba Street (Welcome Home Boston Phase 3)
Residential
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Boston's office-to-residential conversion program now spans 26 applications covering 31…
Housing Demand
The board approved six new development projects totaling 611 new…
Sentiment
Phase 3 of Welcome Home Boston achieved 100% award of…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: 2 chairs, a councilmember, 2 board members, 7 staff members, and the applicant's representative.
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