City Of Boston: Mayor Calls For Withdrawal Of Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan

Press release from the City of Boston:

August 26, 2021

Mayor Kim Janey today announced the withdrawal of the Downtown Waterfront District Municipal Harbor Plan, which included development standards for two key parcels:

Mayor Janey has also charged her administration with convening stakeholders to determine the future of equitable and resilient development throughout Boston’s waterfront neighborhoods. This group will include environmental justice organizations, residents, and experts in resilient, equitable, and accessible waterfront development. The goal of this process is to develop a new approach to waterfront development in Boston that generates community benefits and protection from extreme weather and pollution.

• Increased waterfront resiliency
• Expanded access to the waterfront for all residents 
• Net-Zero requirements for new development 
• Maintained economic vitality during and after the proposed redevelopment 
• Increased green space

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