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76 Ashford St. Boston University purchased 76 Ashford St. in June. However, there are no plans for construction on the land. ZIBBY ENGLISH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Will BU construct StuVi III in Allston? The question remains unanswered.

Karyna Cheung October 1, 2024
After six years of little to no progress, City Realty sold the lot of 76 Ashford St. to BU this June. Approved by the City of Boston Planning Department, the project by real estate developers, City Realty, will feature 254 residential units and 1,875 square feet of retail space, along with bicycle storage and off-street parking spaces.
BPDA

Condominium in Allston-Brighton awaits approval from BPDA

Sara Creato May 2, 2023
The Boston Planning and Development Agency announced plans Friday to demolish an unoccupied, one-story commercial building in Allston to construct a six-story condominium in its place.
City Sports

New residential development will replace boarded up City Sports store in Allston

Teresa Jia November 2, 2022
A new building is set be built where the old City sports store is currently located. The new development will add dozens of mixed residential units.
Jackson Mann Community Center

Allston residents voice need for Jackson Mann Community Center

Julia Goujiamanis October 24, 2022
Boston Centers for Youth and Families held a community meeting Thursday for the residents of Allston and Brighton to discuss options for a new community center. The meeting contributes to a current study put in place, where BCYF will examine the Jackson Mann Community Center and create plans for its improvement or complete replacement.
Construction

Harvard gets approval to expand campus further into Allston, commences Phase A

Emilia Wisniewski September 20, 2022
Harvard is commencing Phase A, 14 of 36 acquired acres, of their expansion in Allston.
Allston trash and recycling bins

Allston residents continue to report large numbers of rats and waste

Leila El Alam September 14, 2022
Some Allston residents have reported waste and rats, a constant issue in the city.
cars on harvard avenue in allston

Master Plan hatched for Allston-Brighton

Greye Dunn April 12, 2021
Activists said the City Council failed to protect residents against rent hikes and gentrification.
playground at James H. Roberts Park

Allston park renamed to honor Black WWII veteran, City employee

Madison Mercado March 1, 2021
An Allston-Brighton park was formally renamed to memorialize James H. Roberts, a Black WWII veteran, following a 50-year delay in the process brought on by a clerical error.
A rough outline of the project area, as detailed by the State of Massachusetts’ press page on the Allston viaduct. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that the project is one step closer to being approved. GOOGLE MAPS

Massive highway construction project behind West Campus one step closer to beginning

Nisha Rao October 23, 2019
Plans call for the elevated section of the Massachusetts Turnpike behind West Campus to be demolished and replaced by a ground level road, among other changes.

Plans for Russian restaurant expansion face concerns from community

Daily Free Press Admin April 2, 2013

A proposal to expand a Russian bar and restaurant in the neighborhood of Allston has recently raised some community opposition. The Russian Benevolent Society, a family-owned restaurant with live music,...

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