Dear Members and Friends:
Happy holiday season! It was truly joyous to see so many at the Annual Tree Lighting along with Mayor Wu and other elected officials. Not to forget Santa! Wally and Tessie! Thanks to all who bring our community together.
View the Mayor’s photo album from the lighting at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bosmayorsoffice/sets/72177720304301229/with/52550470238/
Getting down to business:
Monday, Northeastern University’s Task Force will present enrollment figures and discussions impacts.
Tuesday, Longwood Place Development – Public meeting. (aka the Simmons University Residential Campus development) We encourage everyone to make their voice heard. This project will have a significant long-term impact on our lives in the Fenway neighborhood, impacting traffic, population density, and city parks protections (here, the Emerald Necklace). This project is proposing building heights which will cast shadows on the Emerald Necklace, in excess of the specific height limits identified by the Longwood Medical Area Interim Plan Guidelines of 2003.
As stated on the BPDA Project Page:
https://www.bostonplans.org/planning/planning-initiatives/longwood-medical-area-interim-guidelines.
The Interim Guidelines continue to be in effect and are implemented through the BPDA’s Article 80 development review process. A copy of the LMA Interim Guidelines and corresponding maps are available for download below. They can also be viewed at the Office of the Executive Secretary at the Boston Planning & Development Agency.
Parks advocates and other concerned citizens are asking for modifications of the current design to meet the aforementioned guidelines. The project is currently in the REVIEW PHASE, and we can direct the outcomes through participation.
For this and more, see below:
ZOOM MEETINGS
1. Monday Dec 12 – 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Northeastern University Task Force meeting The Task Force serves as the advisory body for Northeastern’s Institutional Master Plan and related development. A presentation on enrollment figures from the University will be followed by a discussion with the Task Force. If time allows, meeting ends with questions from the general public. Please register for the meeting here: bit.ly/3gQj9WC
2. Tuesday Dec 13 – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Longwood Place Public meeting
The BPDA is hosting a Public Meeting for the Longwood Place (305 Brookline Avenue) proposal located in the Longwood Medical Area. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed Planned Development Area (PDA) Development Plan for the redevelopment of the site, which is the existing Simmons University Residential Campus. The meeting will include a presentation followed by Q&A and comments from the general public, time permitting.
Your participation is critical to understanding the impacts of this project on your community. Your questions and concerns are welcomed at public meetings related to this project, and we encourage you to attend. Please register for this meeting here:
Webinar ID: 161 279 5078
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
ONGOING
The Station at Park Dr & Boylston by Star Market
North Pole Xmas Trees offering a large inventory of premium trees, wreaths, garlands, and more to deck your halls. Drive-thru service available. More details here.
Pop-up: The Fenway Chalet, by The Wine Press: serving beer, wine, warm seasonal alcoholic beverages, and premium snacks on weekend afternoons. Holiday markets, featuring 30+ local makers and artists.
Join us at The Fenway Chalet on Saturday, 12/17 @ 12-5pm
Fenway Civic Association 