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Aug 13, 2026

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Design Board approves two project designs

Published Aug 13, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 5, 2026

Window replacement review continued

The Design Review Board voted 4-0 to continue review of a proposal to replace 34 second- and third-floor windows at 6 Front Street. The applicant must provide additional information comparing the proposed mullion pattern, sizing, frame dimensions, and existing windows.

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Briefing

Jul 23, 2026

Project Referred for Further Design Review

The Planning Board voted 8-0 to refer the proposed Lifebridge Main Campus project to the Design Review Board for further review. The proposal includes 53 affordable homes, a 70-bed shelter, supportive programming space, and 13 on-site parking spaces.

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2026

Design Review Board Approves Temporary Signage

The Board unanimously approved temporary walking-tour signs at 161 Essex Street and allowed leasing banners at 231-251 Washington Street for three months, with a return to the Board required if the building remains unleased.

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Design Review Board Approves Multiple Signs

The board approved sign proposals for 100 Washington Street, 11 Church Street, 259 Essex Street, and 60 Washington Street, with each recorded vote passing 5-0. Approvals included conditions related to sign height, blade-sign placement, and surety bonds where applicable.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Design Review Board approves project changes

The board approved outdoor dining at 2 East India Square, approved the 195 Essex Street sign with a black background, and approved the 73 Lafayette Street landscape plan subject to additional materials due May 27.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Design Board Reviews Housing and Accessibility Projects

Design review for the Forest River Residences was continued, with the project proposing up to 145 homes, about 159 surface parking spaces, and landscaped pedestrian areas. The board also approved design proposals for an accessible ramp at 128 Essex Street and site improvements at 170 North Street, each by a 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Design review hearing closes on housing project

The joint public hearing on the proposed Forest River Residences second phase closed after discussion, with the Planning Board voting 8-0 and the Design Review Board voting 4-0 to close the hearing.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Design Review Board meeting summary

The board unanimously approved design review for a proposed 48-unit, 100% affordable permanent supportive housing project for at-risk veterans at 50 Washington Street. It also approved amendments to the proposed Cataldo Ambulance Service facility and voted 6-0 to recommend refinements for the first phase of the 340-unit Forest River Residences project.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Affordable housing project review continued

The Design Review Board continued review of a proposal to convert 50 Washington Street into 48 studios of 100% affordable, permanent supportive housing for at-risk veterans.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Design review continued for Forest River Residences

The Design Review Board voted 4-0 to continue review of the proposed Forest River Residences project to February 25, 2026. The first phase would include 340 residential units, 524 parking spaces, two courtyards, landscaped common space, and trailhead and road connections.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Design Board approves two project designs

The board approved the 45 Jefferson Avenue self-storage design unanimously, 7-0, and recommended approval of the 73 Lafayette Street Phase 2 health center design, 6-0, with a return visit required for the landscape plan.

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