There has been a series of articles and public comments leaning toward the conclusion that Parcel 9 will be awarded to Eastat Reality Capital and their residential plan for 78 apartments over a ground market. The site is along the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway by the Haymarket pushcarts and Blackstone Street, one of the oldest Read More…
With the MassPike’s decision expected on August 20th, the Boston Museum is continuing its aggressive push for public support. The organization has signed up some headline names to support its proposed project for Parcel 9 (Haymarket/Blackstone St). See the NECN video for more. Related Articles: BRA’s Comment Letter on Parcel 9 (Haymarket/Blackstone St) BRA Favors Read More…
The full Parcel 9 comment letter by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) to the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (MTA) can be accessed below: Click Here to Read the Complete BRA Parcel 9 Comment Letter dated July 30, 2009 (pdf) Most of the 7-page letter reviews the pros/cons of the four finalists, emphasizing its desire to aggressively Read More…
After considering the four finalists for Parcel 9’s development along Blackstone Street at Haymarket, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) has thrown its weight behind Eastat Realty. The BRA expressed its opinion in a letter to the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, the owner of the property. Eastat’s Proposed Residential Project for Parcel 9 Includes a Ground Floor Read More…
All the proposals, meetings and comment letters for new development may be for naught, at least until after November. According to a Banker & Tradesman article (subscription required), Mayor Menino will halt decisions on any controversial developments until after the November election. In and around our neighborhood, we have three major projects on the drawing Read More…
In an expression of neighborhood unity, three North End neighborhood groups submitted a joint comment letter regarding the proposals for Parcel 9 (Haymarket/Blackstone St.). Input was coordinated by the North End Central Artery Advisory Committee (NECAAC) along with participation from the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) and the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Based on Read More…
Chatter is rising on the four proposals to develop Parcel 9, the long triangular space adjacent to where the Haymarket push carts are located between Blackstone Street, the Greenway, North Street, Hanover Street and Surface Road. Public meetings by the Turnpike Authority and BRA have been ongoing for months setting design guidelines and RFP requirements. Read More…