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People walk under scaffolding outside of Warren Towers. Residents of Warren Towers have complained about lack of communication regarding renovations to the dormitory. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Students call for better communication from BU administration amidst Warren Towers renovation

Sangmin Song February 5, 2025
Students push for better communication from the University, with ongoing Warren Towers renovations.
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.
Warren Towers. Renovations of the dorm are a part of Boston University’s new institutional master plan. JENNIFER GAN/DFP FILE

Warren Towers renovation and construction of Pardee School of Global Studies to be first projects started from new Institutional Master Plan

Bailey Scott September 10, 2023

Boston University’s first projects from the 2023-2033 Institutional Master Plan will be the renovation of Warren Towers and the construction of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, according...

A new apartment-style housing option will be offered to BU students in the 2016-17 school year at 1047 Commonwealth Ave. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students will welcome new apartment-style housing for fall 2016

Caroline Hitesman February 10, 2016

Boston University will offer a new apartment-style on-campus housing option at 1047 Commonwealth Ave. starting next semester, said Marc Robillard, executive director for BU Auxiliary Services. The...

The Boston University Task Force met Thursday in the Questrom School of Business to discuss the purchase of 700-704 Beacon St. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Task force details plans to purchase Beacon Street building

Sekar Krisnauli May 29, 2015

Members of the Boston University Task Force met Thursday to give an update on BU’s 2013-2023 Institutional Master Plan and the future IMP amendment regarding BU’s purchase of 700-704 Beacon St. Several...

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 $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...

New master plan presented at BRA public hearing

Daily Free Press Admin September 11, 2012

The Boston Redevelopment Authority formally presented the fourth Boston University Institutional Master Plan to residents of the surrounding community Monday, informing them of the impending construction. “Boston...

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