The Boston Planning & Development Agency approved two development projects that will bring 307 units of housing to Allston. The projects are located at 176 Lincoln St. and 1035 Commonwealth Ave.
176 Lincoln St., Allston. Credit: Boston Planning & Development Agency
The 176 Lincoln St. project is a mixed-use development with lab, office, residential, restaurant, retail and cultural space. Located within the Western Avenue Corridor Study and Rezoning (WACRZ) area, the project will replace an existing and long-vacant structure on site with three buildings. The residential building will consist of 252 units with 45 designated income-restricted and include 10 artist live/work units.
As part of the city’s WACRZ area, the Lincoln Street project also includes transportation and street network improvements, as well as a public connection to the Boston Landing MBTA Station on all sides of the site. Green space will be a priority of the project and make up 40% of the project (almost two acres) and include the planting of 100 new trees.
The project will also contribute $222,680 to the Boston Transportation Department to install and operate a new on-site Bluebikes station.
1035 Commonwealth Ave., Allston. Credit: Boston Planning & Development Agency
A second project, located at 1035 Commonwealth Ave., will replace a currently vacant building with a new six-story mixed use building with residential housing and retail space.
According to the project’s filing, special consideration was given to the ground-flood facade of the existing building to “embrace the historic architectural character of the existing structure and neighborhood.”
The 55 residences will be a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as studios. Nine will be designated income-restricted.
Located within walking distance of public transportation, the project does not include parking. Rather it will prioritize bicycle, public and pedestrian movement as it “contributes to the overall walkability and transit-oriented development described in the Allston-Brighton Mobility Study,” according to the filing.
The project will also contribute $15,125 to the Boston Transportation Department to support the city’s bikeshare program.