Public Improvement Commission - 2026-05-07
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Meeting Summary
The Public Improvement Commission approved three utility and earth retention licenses for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's new cancer hospital project at 1 Jocelyn Place in the Longwood Medical Area. A new mixed-use development at 3458 Washington St. in Jamaica Plain proposing 36 residential units and ground floor retail was presented for pedestrian easement and specific repairs, with follow-up scheduled for May 21st.
Key Decisions (3)
Earth Retention License at 1 Jocelyn Place, Longwood Medical Area
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center granted temporary earth retention license for installation of temporary earth support system within Jocelyn Place, Brookline Ave (415-435), and Pilgrim Rd. for future cancer hospital construction on site of existing Joslin Diabetes Center.
Private Utility License for Storm Drain at Pilgrim Rd.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center granted private utility license for installation of drain overflow pipe crossing Pilgrim Rd. to access property on Crossover St. for groundwater recharge wells as part of stormwater management system.
Temporary Electric Utility License at Jocelyn Place and Deaconess Rd.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center granted temporary private utility license for temporary electric duct bank crossing Jocelyn Place to support construction operations. Duct bank will be removed once building receives permanent power.
Development Activity (2)
Dana-Farber/Beth Israel Cancer Hospital
New cancer hospital on site of existing Joslin Diabetes Center, adjacent to Dana-Farber's Longwood Campus and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's West Campus
3458 Washington St. Mixed-Use Development
Five-story mixed-use building with 36 residential units, ground floor retail space, and 7 surface parking spaces accessed from Kenton Rd. on approximately 10,000 square foot site. Demolition of existing one-story commercial building and paved parking areas. Pedestrian easement of 878 square feet within project site.
Market Signals (2)
Commercial Demand
Major healthcare expansion continues in Longwood Medical Area with Dana-Farber and Beth Israel investing in new cancer hospital facility.
Housing Demand
Jamaica Plain seeing infill mixed-use development with 36-unit project replacing single-story commercial building at 3458 Washington St.