Vision for Washington Street Corridor
SUMMARY
The Stonybrook neighborhood is a multicultural and economically diverse neighborhood of long-time residents and relative newcomers who treasure our community’s historic character, close proximity to parks and public transportation, and community institutions. We envision our future as a vibrant, interconnected urban neighborhood where families can grow, neighbors are supported through all stages of their lives, and everyone is welcome. Washington Street is the primary commercial street serving the Stonybrook neighborhood, which is roughly bounded by Rockvale Circle to the north, Franklin Park to the east, the Arborway Yard to the south, and the Orange Line to the west.
We acknowledge the need for change. The City of Boston’s plan to create 53,000 new housing units by 2030 will not only accommodate population growth, but it is also expected to create more affordable housing for a range of income levels – all goals which the members of the Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) support. At the same time, additional uses and urban planning elements must complement new housing in order to:
This document describes the SNA’s priorities as the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) considers and ultimately recommends changes to the zoning code as part of PLAN: JP/Rox. We support thoughtful planning and community, public and private-‐sector investment throughout the PLAN: JP/Rox study area. However, our vision for Washington Street is directed primarily at the portion of this important commercial corridor that runs through and adjacent to our neighborhood. The SNA hopes this document will also serve as a starting point for productive conversations with prospective developers along the Washington Street corridor, especially for projects abutting our neighborhood’s residential areas.
(To explore the complete Stonybrook Neighborhood Vision for Washington Street Corridor Development, please download the following PDF.)
The Stonybrook neighborhood is a multicultural and economically diverse neighborhood of long-time residents and relative newcomers who treasure our community’s historic character, close proximity to parks and public transportation, and community institutions. We envision our future as a vibrant, interconnected urban neighborhood where families can grow, neighbors are supported through all stages of their lives, and everyone is welcome. Washington Street is the primary commercial street serving the Stonybrook neighborhood, which is roughly bounded by Rockvale Circle to the north, Franklin Park to the east, the Arborway Yard to the south, and the Orange Line to the west.
We acknowledge the need for change. The City of Boston’s plan to create 53,000 new housing units by 2030 will not only accommodate population growth, but it is also expected to create more affordable housing for a range of income levels – all goals which the members of the Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) support. At the same time, additional uses and urban planning elements must complement new housing in order to:
- optimize the sustainable benefits of compact, mixed-‐use development;
- create an environment where people can not only reside, but work and play; and
- maintain – or even improve – the quality of life for existing and future residents.
This document describes the SNA’s priorities as the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) considers and ultimately recommends changes to the zoning code as part of PLAN: JP/Rox. We support thoughtful planning and community, public and private-‐sector investment throughout the PLAN: JP/Rox study area. However, our vision for Washington Street is directed primarily at the portion of this important commercial corridor that runs through and adjacent to our neighborhood. The SNA hopes this document will also serve as a starting point for productive conversations with prospective developers along the Washington Street corridor, especially for projects abutting our neighborhood’s residential areas.
(To explore the complete Stonybrook Neighborhood Vision for Washington Street Corridor Development, please download the following PDF.)
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