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The Clarendon
Date Submitted    4/7/2005
Project Address   131 Clarendon Street, 400 Stuart St., 390 Stuart St.
Neighborhood    Back Bay
Uses    Retail
 Residential
 Rental
 Ownership
 
Land Sq. Ft.    45,000 sq ft
Building Size    395,300 sq ft
Residential Units    400
Applicant    The Related Companies/The Beal Co.
Project Description    299 rental and ownership units, a restaurant and a new Back Bay post office


Article 80 Review Process



Why is review required?


Large Project Review (described further on pages 6-9 of A Citizen's Guide to Development Review) applies to virtually all major projects in Boston. In most locations, Large Project Review applies to projects that add at least 50,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area. In Large Project Review, the BRA, guided by comments from the public, examines a project's impacts on its immediate neighborhood and on the City as a whole.

Depending upon the project's size, location and use, the review may address the project's impacts in a variety of areas, including traffic and parking, environmental protection (wind, shadow, noise, etc.), the design character of the area, historic buildings, and infrastructure systems (water, sewer, electricity, etc.). Depending upon the project's impacts, the BRA may require the developer to change the project's design or to take other measures to reduce (or "mitigate") those impacts.


What are the criteria for review?

An Article 80B 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?

Construction Complete
BRA Board Approval Date: 6/30/2005


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, Heather Campisano, at 617-918-4404.

By mail:

Heather Campisano
Boston Redevelopment Authority
One City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201-1007.

By e-mail: Heather.Campisano.BRA@CityofBoston.gov


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).