BOSTON — Boston’s Planning Department has taken significant steps to advance the redevelopment of public land and expand affordable housing across multiple neighborhoods, approving a slate of real estate actions and development projects aimed at strengthening housing access, job creation, and waterfront connectivity.
At its December meeting, the Planning Board recommended and approved actions to move forward with the redevelopment of Parcel M in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park and Pier 5 in the Charlestown Navy Yard, while also extending the city’s Office-to-Residential Conversion Program. In total, the Board approved nine new development projects representing approximately 321,688 square feet, which will create 278 new homes, including 170 income-restricted units, and support an estimated 296 construction jobs and 159 permanent jobs.
Public Land Redevelopment
In South Boston, the Board awarded tentative designation to Marcus Partners to redevelop Parcel M at 3 Dolphin Way in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park. The proposal calls for an advanced marine manufacturing and research-and-development facility focused on marine technologies, along with a new floating dock at the East Jetty. The project is expected to generate hundreds of construction jobs and permanent “blue tech” positions, while meeting the city’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requirements for publicly owned land.
In Charlestown, Courageous Sailing received tentative designation to redevelop Pier 5 in the Charlestown Navy Yard. The proposal includes demolishing the deteriorated pier and replacing it with a new building and public open space featuring a roof terrace, harbor pool, floating dock, ecological learning lagoon, and public venue. The project is designed to expand year-round public access to the waterfront and will be refined further with Planning Department staff…