The latest zoning proposal for downtown Boston would permit the construction of towers along the western side of Washington Street, extending from Boston Common. This is a longer stretch than what was previously proposed last spring. However, there is one condition: at least 60% of the building must be residential.
According to a report by the Boston Business Journal, this new plan would allow high-rise buildings throughout Downtown Crossing on Washington Street’s west side. These housing-focused projects in what is being called “sky-residential” zone could reach heights up to 500 feet tall, although certain restrictions may limit that height depending on factors such as shadows and flight paths. Other developments in this area will have a maximum height limit of 155 feet unless they obtain a special permit.
In addition to properties along Washington Street’s west side, there is also one site included on its east side and several properties just south of both Boston Common and Public Garden within this designated zone.
A meeting regarding this zoning proposal has been scheduled by the city’s planning department for January 15th with public comments being accepted until February 5th.
The City of Boston has recently put forth a new zoning proposal for downtown which allows for tower constructions along Washington Street closest to Boston Common – an expansion compared to last year’s proposition. However, according to reports from The Business Journal , these towers must consist primarily (at least sixty percent)of residential units.
This revised plan permits high-rise structures across Downtown Crossing’s entire western section; dubbed “sky-residential” zones where some buildings can reach heights up-to five hundred feet (although specific property limitations like shadowing or air traffic regulations may reduce maximum altitude). Other developments are restricted at only one-hundred fifty-five foot elevations without obtaining special permission first – including those situated opposite sides or below common areas like Public Gardens & Commons itself .
Boston Planning Department intends hosting discussions about their newest blueprint during January fifteenth while accepting public feedback until February fifth.
