Public Improvement Commission - 2025-12-18

Approved pedestrian easement for 635 Hyde Park Ave LLC for a 27-unit mixed-use development at corner of Hyde Park Avenue and Canterbury Street in Roslindale. Easement expands sidewalk approximately 10 feet along Canterbury Street.

Approved specific repairs for 635 Hyde Park Ave LLC including resetting granite curbing, reconstruction of ADA ramps, 12-foot curb cut for driveway access, six outdoor bicycle parking spaces, four street trees along Canterbury, and sidewalk widening. Project is 27 residential units with 914 sq ft retail and 14 parking spaces.

Approved joint petition by estate of Carol Silva and City of Boston Transportation Department for widening and relocation of right of way lines on Walnut Avenue at 346, north of Ruthven Street in Roxbury. Part of Ellis Elementary Safe Routes to School project.

Approved joint petition by Westminster Community Limited Partnership and City of Boston Transportation Department for widening and relocation at Westminster Avenue, approximately 3 square feet at corner of Westminster and Walnut.

Approved joint petition by Wanda Lynn Johnson and Jalisi Turner with City of Boston Transportation Department for widening and relocation at 297 Walnut Ave, approximately 21 square feet at corner of Cobden and Walnut Avenue.

Approved joint petition by City of Boston Office of Housing and City of Boston Transportation Department for widening and relocation at 275 Walnut Ave, approximately 11 square feet on north side of Walnut Ave east of Denison Street.

Approved joint petition by William F Pridgen and William B Pridgen with City of Boston Transportation Department for widening and relocation at 273 Walnut Ave, approximately 41 square feet across entire frontage at northern corner of Walnut, Crawford and Hallworthy.

Approved joint petition by City of Boston Public Schools Department and City of Boston Transportation Department for widening and relocation at Walnut Ave south of Harasoft Street, approximately 28 square feet north of Walnut/Rockford/Hallward intersection.

Approved joint petition by 163-165 Crawford Street Realty Trust and City of Boston Transportation Department for widening and relocation at Crawford Street and Hallworthy Street, approximately 68 square feet.

Approved joint petition by Malekin Albali, Abdul Kalik LLC and City of Boston Transportation Department for widening and relocation at 67 Humboldt Ave, approximately 14 square feet at intersection of Humboldt Ave and Monroe Street.

Approved joint petition by Muriel A Carter and City of Boston Transportation Department for widening and relocation at 62 Monroe Street, approximately 1 square foot at Humboldt and Monroe intersection.

Approved joint petition by MassDOT and City of Boston Transportation Department for specific repairs including curb realignment, sidewalk reconstruction, pedestrian ramps, street lighting, storm drain infrastructure, bike racks, raised crosswalks, and tabled intersections at multiple locations: Walnut Ave, Westminster Ave, Crawford Street, Hallworthy Street, Humboldt Ave, Monroe Street, Ruthven Street, Cobden Street, Abbotsford Street, and Humboldt Court.

Approved two pedestrian easements for Boston 115 Development LLC for a 90-unit mixed-use residential building in Dorchester. Boston Street easement is 5.2 feet wide (954 sq ft total) for 10-foot sidewalk. West Howell Street easement is 4 feet wide (500 sq ft total) for 5-foot sidewalk.

Approved specific repairs for Boston 115 Development LLC including sidewalk widening and reconstruction, 4.5-foot furnishing zone with permeable pavers, four bike racks, four street trees, 15-dock bike share station, closure of two existing curb cuts, and pedestrian ramp reconstruction.

Approved private utility license for Saint Agrippina Benefit Society of Boston for installation of two electric service cabinets on Hanover Street at 416-420 and 441-445 to power festival vendors. Cabinets will be privately owned and operated with Eversource electrical service.

Approved specific repairs for CBE Equities/944 Saratoga LLC in East Boston including curb realignment, sidewalk reconstruction with structural soil, pedestrian ramps, specialty pavement, street lighting, storm drain infrastructure, street trees, green stormwater infrastructure, bike racks, and driveway curb cuts.

Approved pedestrian easement for CALH Investments LLC for a 46-unit residential building near Canterbury and American Legion Highway in Roslindale. Easement allows 5-foot clear path behind furnishing zone.

Approved specific repairs for CALH Investments LLC for 46-unit residential building with 32 garage parking spaces including curb and sidewalk reconstruction with structural soil, specialty pavement, street trees, bike racks, hydrants, and driveway curb cuts.

Approved specific repairs for BPDA/City of Boston Planning Department for Boston Interim Flood Protection Project at Schraff's Building in Charlestown including deployable flood barriers, permanent flood walls, sidewalk reconstruction, pedestrian ramps, bike lane replacement, and storm drain infrastructure upgrades.

Amy Cording from Transportation Department appointed as vice chair of the Public Improvement Commission.