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95R Thornton Street

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95 THORNTON --- 1100194000
95 THORNTON ST
Owner:
City of Boston - DND
29,087sqft

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Neighborhood
Roxbury
Councilor
Culpepper
Property Size
29,087 sq/ft

Developer

To Be Decided

Project Goals

This project consists of a 29,087 square foot parcel in the Highland Park area of Roxbury. This parcel is currently in use as a community garden, urban farm, and public open space. MOH is exploring the the long term preservation of this site. MOH is accepting community feedback about the proposed development guidelines for a future RFP through the end of August. Scroll down to review the guidelines. Please send comments to theresa.strachila@boston.gov or utilize the form at the bottom of this webpage. Thank you!

Timeline

Spring 2017

Community Feedback

We’re meeting with community members to gather feedback on plans for the site.

Apr 10 2024
95R Thornton Street Virtual Community Meeting
65 ATTENDEES

Thank you to the many community members who joined us to discuss the future of 95R Thornton Street. Thank you to the Highland Park Project Review Committee for co-hosting the meeting. Attendees suppor ted use of the site as a urban farm, community garden, and community gathering space. Attendees also expressed support for educational programming that creates opportunities for intergenerational connections. There was discussion of the possibility of making the land available via a long term lease instead of sale. MOH is looking into this option. Please send any other feedback to theresa.strachila@boston.gov by Friday, May 3rd.

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Apr 18 2024
Thank you to those who attended the community meeting on April 10th! Please share any additional feedback about the future of this site to theresa.strachila@boston.gov  by Friday, May 3rd.
Theresa Strachila | Project Manager
Spring 2026

Developer Selection

We’ll release a Request for Proposals and select a developer for this site.

City Planning

We're working with the developer on the final design, budget, and financing.

Under Construction

Construction is underway. For further information on road closures and parking impact, contact the Project Manager.

Project Complete

This project is ready for use.

Open Space

Farm
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