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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-brighton coalition

Residents voice concerns over Harvard’s development plan in Allston-Brighton

Yiling Qiu March 24, 2022
Harvard University’s construction plans in Allston have received pushback from the Allston-Brighton community.
Jim Vrabel speaks with Rachel Hock, left, and Joyce Radnor during the “Behind Barry’s Corner: Panel on Allston Gentrification” panel Tuesday night. PHOTO BY RACHEL MCLEAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Allston, Harvard relations, gentrification explored in panel

Olivia Quintana October 21, 2015

The Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism hosted a panel Tuesday about gentrification in the developing Barry’s Corner area of Allston, exploring interactions between Harvard University, the Boston...

PHOTO BY KYRA LOUIE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

EDIT: Gentrification Nation

Editors October 2, 2014

Fifty years ago, Allston was the gritty neighborhood home to a potpourri of blue-collar workers and their families. Today, Allston is the prime spot for college students looking for cheap rent and fun...

Harvard marks start of expansion into Allston area

Daily Free Press Admin December 11, 2013

With the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Barry’s Corner Residential Commons scheduled for Dec. 13, Harvard University will begin 10 years of expansion into Allston that has been...

Allston residents concerned with future Barry’s Corner construction

Daily Free Press Admin December 4, 2013

With construction set to begin this month at Barry’s Corner, one of the first Harvard University-related projects in Allston since the approval of its 10-year master plan, about 30 community members...

Despite Harvard deficit, university grows in Allston

Daily Free Press Admin November 13, 2013

Although it had a reported deficit of $34 million from last year, Harvard University is moving forward with plans to expand the Harvard Business School, residences and athletic facilities in Allston. On...

Harvard-Allston Master Plan approved for construction

Daily Free Press Admin October 22, 2013

After years of deliberation and several task force meetings, Harvard University’s expansion into Allston over the next 10 years was unanimously approved Thursday when the Boston Redevelopment Authority...

Harvard-Allston Task Force talks with community

Daily Free Press Admin October 3, 2013

With only one week left until applications for the Harvard-Allston Partnership Fund are due, the Harvard-Allston Task Force held a meeting on Wednesday to talk about Harvard University’s proposed developments...

Harvard $6.5 billion campaign plan to fund Allston-campus expansion

Daily Free Press Admin September 26, 2013

Harvard University publicly launched a $6.5 billion fundraising campaign on Saturday that will help pay for the construction of new properties as it continues to expand into the Allston area. Harvard...

Allston residents wary of Harvard expansion

Daily Free Press Admin September 10, 2013

As Harvard University’s expansion into Allston continues in the coming months, tensions remain high between representatives of the school and local residents. The expansion — which is planned to continue...

Residents to address latest Harvard plans for Allston

Daily Free Press Admin October 29, 2012

As Harvard University unveils more plans to expand into Allston, residents and university officials plan to meet on future plans to create a cooperative relationship between both communities. Harvard’s...

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