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Wentworth IMP
Project Address   550 Huntington Avenue
Links (big files)   Institutional Master Plan      
Neighborhood    Mission Hill
Uses    Institutional
 Dormitory
 Education
 
Land Sq. Ft.    N/A
Building Size    N/A
Applicant    Wentworth Institute of Technology
Project Description    Wentworth is proposing a new 10-year IMP with campus goals and objectives as well as 4 proposed projects: 46,000 Student Center, new student residence, 40,000 academic addition and a 400 space parking structure.
Last Updated    1/25/2011


Article 80 Review Process



Why is review required?


Planned Development Area (PDA) Review, described further on pages 12-14 of A Citizen's Guide to Development Review and Institutional Master Plan Review, described further on pages 15-16 of the A Citizen's Guide to Development Review examine long-range plans that are required for developments in certain areas. Planned Development Areas (PDAs) are overlay districts that establish special zoning controls for large or complex projects.

These zoning controls are specified in the Development Plan for each PDA. Institutional Master Plans provide zoning controls for hospital and college projects. Projects described in PDA Development Plans and Institutional Master Plans also are subject to Large Project Review or Small Project Review, depending upon their size, location and use.


What are the criteria for review?

An Article 80D submission is required in accordance with Article 80 of the Boston Zoning Code. You can read more about these requirements in Article 80 and in A Citizen's Guide to Development Review.


What is the current review status?

Board Approved


Please refer to the community calendar for the most current listing of public meeting dates.



How can I find out more? For more information or to comment on the application, contact the project manager, Katelyn Sullivan, at .

By mail:

Katelyn Sullivan
Boston Redevelopment Authority
One City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201-1007.

By e-mail:


If you would like to review the project application, the Boston Redevelopment Authority offices are located on the 9th floor of Boston City Hall, One City Hall Square, and project submissions are available during regular office hours (9:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays).




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