After gathering feedback from the public meetings, the final proposed zoning amendment would go to the BPDA board to recommend the zoning change.

Source: http://eastietimes.com/2023/01/25/bpda-holds-inclusionary-development-policy-forum/

At this time, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) is continuing to host public meetings in a virtual setting for the health, safety, and accessibility of Boston residents.

Source: http://charlestownbridge.com/2023/03/23/bpda-to-hold-virtual-meeting-on-one-mystic-ave/

Coletta went further, demanding that the proponent agree to answer to an independent board or committee in the name of accountability — if the BPDA approved the project.

Source: http://charlestownbridge.com/2023/12/22/bpda-board-approves-constitution-inn-project/

During this meeting, the BPDA revealed recommendations for seven neighborhood topics: Housing, Open Space, Climate Resilience, Retail, Food Security, Arts and Culture, and Mobility.

Source: http://charlestownbridge.com/2023/07/20/bpda-holds-second-neighborhood-meeting/

First, these processes are people-intensive at a time when the BPDA is short dozens of staffers.

Source: https://bankerandtradesman.com/wus-speech-raises-many-questions/

However, over the last couple of weeks, the BPDA has given residents the opportunity to provide feedback in person through office hours at the Charlestown Public Library.

Source: http://charlestownbridge.com/2023/04/20/feedback-coming-in-on-plan-charlestown-hybrid-scenario/

On Wednesday, May 17, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting concerning the Building 108 project, where residents voiced their fears about the effects a potential project – The Helm on Third – might have on Building 108.

Source: http://charlestownbridge.com/2023/05/25/the-helm-looms-over-building-108-project/

The BPDA board voted 4-0 to approve the first changes to the policy since 2015.

Source: https://bankerandtradesman.com/bpda-board-backs-increase-in-affordable-housing-requirements/