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Jan 15

January 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

Happy New Year! This first issue of our 2021 monthly newsletter will be focused on the work that the Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) accomplished during an historically challenging year.

Jan 15

Passage of legislation to support creation of affordable housing, workforce training in Boston…

The legislation will provide the City more flexibility to leverage the strong development market to fund affordable housing and workforce training programs.

Jan 15

Demolition Delay application: 472A - 472 West Broadway, South Boston

The application is to demolish the structure at 472A-472 West Broadway in South Boston.

Jan 15

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES 2021 DAY OF CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

2021 day of celebration to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The City of Boston and Boston University will continue the tradition of paying tribute to the life, legacy, and influence of Dr. King.

Jan 15

City houses 1,700 children experiencing housing instability through Boston housing authority…

Through City and state partnerships, more than 1,000 Boston area families experiencing homelessness received affordable housing assistance in 2020.

Jan 14

Artists selected for public art projects at Boston Arts Academy and East Boston Police Station

Artists have been selected for three long-term public art projects funded by the City of Boston's Percent for Art program.

Jan 14

Demolition Delay application: 58 Thompson Street, Hyde Park

The application is to demolish the house and garage at 58 Thompson Street in Hyde Park.

Jan 14

Demolition Delay application: 60 Fuller Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the house at 60 Fuller Street in Dorchester.

Jan 13

The Clarion opens and includes new home for Future Chefs

A 39 unit mixed-income, mixed-use development in the Grove Hall neighborhood will also be a new home to the youth development nonprofit, Future Chefs.

Jan 13

Mayor Walsh delivers his final State of the City address at newly rebuilt Roxbury Branch of the…

"In 2021, Boston will rise up again. We will leave no one behind. And our city will be stronger than ever."

Jan 11

Demolition Delay application: 215 Tudor Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish the two-story garage and attached one-story structure at 215 Tudor Street in South Boston.

Jan 11

Demolition Delay application: Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony Final Phase Redevelopment, South…

The application is to demolish seven apartment buildings within the Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony Final Phase Redevelopment between E. 8th Street and Columbia Road, and between Mercer and Old...

Jan 11

Mayor Walsh announced $450,000 COVID-19 relief funding initiative for Boston-area BIPOC arts and culture organizations

$450,000 in COVID-19 funding awarded to local BIPOC arts organizations

This initiative is a collaboration between the City of Boston, The Boston Foundation, and the Barr Foundation.

Jan 5

New play structures at Thetford Evans Playground provide a variety of activities for children in Mattapan.

Thetford Evans playground reopened in Mattapan

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Ryan Woods announced the latest in a series of park openings with the completion of improvements to Thetford Evans Playground located...

Jan 5

State of the City 2021

Mayor Martin J. Walsh delivered his annual State of the City address on Tuesday, January 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Jan 5

Photo of student involved in Brighter Boston Strand summer program

A look back at 2020 for the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture

2020 was an extremely difficult year for Boston’s arts community as we faced significant setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and grappled with racial injustices across the country.

Jan 5

Demolition Delay application: 14 Ennis Road, Jamaica Plain

The application is to demolish the two family house at 14 Ennis Road in Jamaica Plain.

Jan 5

Demolition Delay application: 45 Dorset Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the house at 45 Dorset Street in Dorchester.

Jan 5

Modified Phase 2, Step 2 of Reopening plan extended in Boston

These measures are being taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect hospital capacity.

Jan 5

Mayor Walsh announces recipients of 2021 Youth Development Fund grants

Recipients of 2021 Youth Development Fund grants announced

$1 million investment in youth and young adult violence prevention, doubling FY20 allocation for Fund

Jan 4

In 27th round of funding, Boston Resiliency Fund awards grants totaling over $780,000 to 39…

Since launching the Fund, more than $30 million has been distributed to 366 organizations.

Jan 4

Mayor signs ordinance to create Office of Police Accountability and Transparency

The ordinance builds on the Walsh Administration's dedication to enacting swift reforms on policing, through recommendations by the Boston Police Reform Task Force.

Dec 31

Five ideas for first day walks and urban hikes in Boston

Step into 2022 with us! Get outside. Build healthy habits. Safely enjoy time with family and friends. Kick off the New Year right... right here in the City!

Dec 31

Members of the 2021 Spark Boston Council

Members of 2021 Spark Boston Council announced

The incoming members are tasked with promoting civic engagement among young Bostonians virtually.

Dec 31

Managing mental health and setting goals for 2021

This month, we begin to plan for a healthier 2021 with setting realistic self-care goals and intentions.

Dec 30

Orton Field reopened in South Boston

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods announced the Boston Parks and Recreation Department has completed improvements to Orton Field located at 200 D Street in South Boston.