LMA Forum Co-hosted by MASCO & the BPDA
January 24, 2022
Agenda 1. Welcoming remarks and updates Edward Carmody, Boston Planning & Development Agency Jan Henderson, MASCO 2.
Longwood Place (305 Brookline Avenue) Proposal Skanska USA Commercial Development Simmons University
3. Q&A
BPDA’s COVID-19 Response •
When Mayor Walsh declared a public health emergency in mid-March, the BPDA paused the public review process for all development projects and planning initiatives. The BPDA has postponed all BPDA-hosted in-person public meetings regarding Article 80 development projects and planning studies until further notice.
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After months of work by an interagency working group and with support from local community groups and elected officials, the BPDA has begun resuming public meetings virtually for Article 80 development projects. The interagency working group consisted of City and BPDA employees across departments, and it met regularly to develop best practices and test appropriate digital tools to host wide-ranging, engaging, and inclusive conversations with communities.
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Please be respectful of each other’s time and viewpoints. We are all here to collaborate in good faith and make this proposal better for the community and the City at large.
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You can always set up a conversation with Edward Carmody, Senior Institutional Planner & Project Manager, Edward.Carmody@Boston.gov for further discussion.
Meeting Recording At the request of community members, the BPDA will be recording this meeting and posting it on BPDA’s webpage for those who are unable to attend the Zoom meeting live. The recording will include the presentation, Q&A, and public comments afterwards. Also, it is possible that participants may be recording the meeting with their phone cameras or other devices. If you do not wish to be recorded during the meeting, please turn off your microphone and camera.
Planned Development Area A PDA is a zoning tool for a large or complex project on a large piece of land. A Planned Development Area (PDA) is a zoning overlay that establishes special zoning for large, campus-like projects. PDAs require, at minimum, one acre of land. PDAs may be appropriate include when a development proposal involves a large building, a cluster of buildings, or a mix of uses.
PDA Review Timeline November 9, 2021
Letter of Intent (LOI) filed with the BPDA January 3, 2022 Proposed PDA filed with the BPDA, commencing Article 80C review & 45-day comment period January 19, 2022 IAG Meeting January 24, 2022 Public Meeting
February 4, 2022 Scoping Session with City of Boston Staff February 18, 2022 Comment Period Ends
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LET’S MAKE THIS A PLACE
1.75M GFA of Mixed Use
Life Science and Research, Commercial Office, Retail, Residential Delivered in phases over 7-15 years
2.3 Acres of Public Exterior Open Space 42% of Site
Variety of Building Heights
From 170 ft to 342 ft (total height including penthouses)
Parking ratio no more than 0.6/1,000sf Parking and Service Below Grade Consistent with Maximum Parking Ratio Guidelines - Sept 2021
A Place for the Community
42% of site is public exterior open space Indoor community spaces for DE&I, educational, cultural programming Adding 200 new units close to the existing residential community, 15% affordable
Neighborhood Enhancements
Local retail offerings and eating establishments Improvements to public transit and bicycle infrastructure
Added Opportunities
A range of long-term employment opportunities at multiple levels Job training programs that help hiring locally Discounted retail spaces to encourage small and/or minority-owned businesses
Sustainability and Health
Guided by energy reductions and reduced carbon All-electric building systems for normal operation On-site stormwater management
A PLACE TO GATHER
A PLACE TO WORK
A PLACE TO LIVE
A PLACE TO GATHER
DISTRICT CONTEXT Intersection of Area Uses
DISTRICT CONTEXT Open Space Network
CREATE A HEART For the Entire LMA
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
FENWAY WINSOR SCHOOL
BETH ISRAEL
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
A PLACE FOR ALL TO ENJOY YEAR ROUND Public programs in various scales and different seasons
EXISTING BARRIERS + OPPORTUNITIES SIMMONS
SIMMONS
PILGRIM RD
SIMMONS
PILGRIM RD
MAKE A GREAT URBAN STREET Enhance Brookline Ave as a Pedestrian & Bike Friendly Environment
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
FENWAY WINSOR SCHOOL
BETH ISRAEL
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
EXISTING
PROPOSED
EXISTING
PROPOSED
INCREASE NEIGHBORHOOD PERMEABILITY Connections to the T, Riverway, BU, Emmanuel College, & Beth Israel
FENWAY
T LONGWOOD
T TO KENMORE
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
T
FENWAY WINSOR SCHOOL
BETH ISRAEL
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
OFFER OPEN SPACE VARIETY FOR A DYNAMIC PUBLIC REALM Provide Diverse & Well-Scaled Outdoor Spaces
OFFER OPEN SPACE VARIETY FOR A DYNAMIC PUBLIC REALM Provide Diverse & Well-Scaled Outdoor Spaces
A PLACE TO WORK
GIVE FENWAY AND LMA A NEW CORE Brookline Ave Life Science Corridor
A PLACE TO CONNECT Mixed-use program
MINIMIZE SHADOWS Higher To South & West; Lower To North
BOSTON UNIVERSITY RIVERWAY
FENWAY WINSOR SCHOOL
BETH ISRAEL
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
MINIMIZE SHADOWS Higher To South & West; Lower To North
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
FENWAY WINSOR SCHOOL
BETH ISRAEL
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
SHADOW STUDY March 21 Composite, 10am-5pm
SHOWN BELOW IN DIAGRAM
0 HR. 0 - 1 HR. MORE THAN 1 HR
BUILDING HEIGHTS IN CONTEXT Neighborhood View
BUILDING HEIGHTS IN CONTEXT North to South Section, towards Brookline Ave & LMA
BUILDING HEIGHTS IN CONTEXT East to West Section through Building 2, towards Fenway
AMENITIES FOR WORKERS On-site programming for workers
DISTRICT CONTEXT Participating in a network
ENHANCE SHORT STREET Create a Strong Connection to the Riverway & Bridge to the T
LONGWOOD
T BOSTON UNIVERSITY
FENWAY WINSOR SCHOOL
BETH ISRAEL
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
EXISTING
PROPOSED
SITE CIRCULATION Proposed Access - Surface and Underground BELOW GRADE SERVICE/PARKING LAYOUT
BLDG 3 RAMP - SERVICE IN/OUT - CAR PARKING IN/OUT BLDG 2 RAMP - SERVICE IN/OUT - CAR PARKING IN/OUT BLDG 1 RAMP - SERVICE IN/OUT - CAR PARKING IN/OUT
APPROX. 1039 SPACES TOTAL ON P1 & P2
EXISTING
PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
A PLACE TO LIVE
LIVING IN A VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOOD
UP TO 200 RESIDENTIAL UNITS A mix of types to accommodate a range of household sizes Creative units, Studios, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR
LIVING SPACE FOR THE COMMUNITY Units designed for local workers and families Located within walking distance to jobs, local amenities, and transportation
EQUITABLE ACCESS 15% of units designated as affordable Residences designed for accessibility
DISTRICT CONTEXT Neighborhood Amenities
LIFE AT LONGWOOD PLACE On-site programming for residents
IMPROVE PILGRIM ROAD Provide Street Improvements to Make Safe and Usable
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
FENWAY WINSOR SCHOOL
BETH ISRAEL
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
EXISTING
PROPOSED
A PLACE WORTHY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD
TO BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER Indoor spaces host a variety of programs
INDOOR PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
STEM LEARNING PROGRAM
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT / JOB TRAINING
FOOD HALL TO EXPLORE CULTURES
Partnerships with local community groups to host multi-cultural events
Partner with local schools
Interior community space to accommodate public programs
Selection of local businesses
Provide educational programming
Job and technical training specifically geared toward businesses and tenants
Amenity for the LMA Diverse cultural destination
TO MAKE EVERYONE WELCOME A focus on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
DE&I PROGRAMMING
ACCESSIBILITY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
SUPPORT LOCAL MBE/WBE RETAILERS
Community space dedicated to DE&I programs like job training and women leadership
All interior and exterior public spaces will be designed for universal access, including wheelchair and low vision accessible
Provide innovation housing
Local small businesses
Bring a mix of unit types for local workers, families, and a range of household sizes
Curated retail mix
TO ENHANCE NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS Public Realm Improvements
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
IMPROVE CONNECTION TO THE T
IMPROVEMENTS IN EMERALD NECKLACE PARKS
SITE PERMEABILITY
Bike-share parking Protected bike lanes Bus stop improvements
ADA access and safe street design
Work with Emerald Necklace Conservancy on park improvement project with each phase of the development
Cross-site pedestrian and bicycle connections
Construct new off-site sidewalk to broaden connectivity
TO CREATE AN EXEMPLARY PLACE Sustainability, Health, and Community
REDUCED CARBON
WATER MANAGEMENT
WELLNESS
COMMUNITY
All-electric building systems for normal operation
Storm mitigation and improved water quality
Urban spaces for thermal comfort and resilience
Environmental education at the heart of the LMA
PROJECT PHASING Projected Construction over Time
PHASE 1
PHASE 2
7-15 YEARS
PHASE 3
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