In 2000 the City adopted as an official part of its Comprehensive Plan A New Vision for Bayside, a roadmap for redeveloping Bayside. Take a look at Book 1: The Plan and Book 2: Implementation to see Bayside’s future as envisioned twenty-two years ago.
Category: Relevant Developments
The Relevant Developments Team monitors and engages with proposed construction projects and planning initiatives that will shape Bayside’s future. The team closely follows major developments including Port Property’s massive 804-unit Bayside Master Development Plan, the proposed 3,300-seat music venue at Myrtle Street and Cumberland Avenue, Avesta’s 48-unit “housing first” project at the former Oxford Street shelter site, and childcare and housing projects throughout the neighborhood. By attending planning board meetings, organizing neighborhood meetings, and encouraging community members to submit public comments, the team ensures that Bayside voices are heard in decisions affecting housing, affordability, infrastructure, and the neighborhood’s evolving character. The team keeps residents informed about timelines, design details, and opportunities to participate in the planning process.
list of current construction projects we’re following
Amelia LaBreck, Team Lead — Jim Hall, Board Liaison
Contact Relevant Developments Team for more information
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