Emmanuel is looking to purchase of the Society of Saint Margaret convent located at 125 Highland Street at the top of Fort Hill and utilize the existing site (four buildings totaling 38,570 SF) for programs relating to its mission.
Last Updated
6/13/2012
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 BRA Board Approval Date: 6/12/2012
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).
