The BPDA Board of Directors adopted the PLAN: Charlestown planning initiative at a board meeting on September 28, 2023, after four years of work and engagement with the public. The plan includes: an analysis of neighborhood needs and recommendations to improve access to services, new zoning for existing industrial parts of the neighborhood to encourage more housing and retail options, and urban design guidelines to govern future development in the former industrial area and in the Original Peninsula. The implementation of this plan will deliver new zoning, along with the resources, amenities and modifications that residents have been advocating for such as diverse housing options, open space, historic preservation tools, and transportation infrastructure.
- Adopted PLAN: Charlestown
- 2023-09-25 PLAN: Charlestown Final Plan (redline)
- PLAN: Charlestown BPDA Board Presentation
- Public comments received from the release of the second draft version to the end of the public comment period (9/6/23–9/21/23)
- Additional public comments received (9/21/23–9/27/23)
- PLAN: Charlestown General Comments Received 7/28/23 – 9/6/23
- PLAN: Charlestown Survey Responses 7/28/23 – 9/6/23
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