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Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. New construction on the building is on track to break ground in the spring of 2026. AMEILA GIESE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New Pardee building set to begin construction spring 2026

Charlie Johnson March 4, 2025
Construction of a new building for the Pardee School of Global Studies is on track to start construction spring 2026.
Wood planks cover the entrance to Amelia’s Taqueria and Fresh Noodles in Allston. The restaurants along 180-184 Brighton Ave have not reopened after a Sept. 2022 fire that damaged the buildings. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Buildings still abandoned following Allston fire

Nathan Metcalf March 20, 2024
In Allston, a few blocks east of Union Square, three properties sit empty with graffiti plastered over their boarded-up storefronts.
The Massachusetts Turnpike. The Allston I-90 Multimodal project is expected to begin construction in late 2027. ISABELLE OLAND/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Allston Multimodal Project receives federal funding, raising questions for what’s next

George Lehman March 19, 2024
After receiving long-awaited federal funding, the Allston multimodal project is expected to break ground in late 2027. 
Two cranes tower over Time Out Market in Fenway. A $600 million development project to build office space and potentially a branch of the Boston Public Library in Fenway was approved last week. MOLLY POTTER/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Developers announce new plans for Fenway, potential library

Leia Green February 23, 2024
A $600 million development project aiming to enliven the Fenway neighborhood with the development of a new office building and potentially a new library was approved by the Boston Planning & Development Agency board last week.
The Massachusetts Turnpike. The Allston Multimodal Project is still awaiting funding after a $200 million proposal was rejected by the National Infrastructure Project Assistance Program. ISABELLA OLAND/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Allston Multimodal Project continues to push for federal funding

Charlie Johnson February 23, 2024
After a second failed attempt, the Allston Multimodal I-90 project still awaits federal funding in order to revitalize and reconfigure the neighborhood. 
Boston Public Garden. The construction around the Boston Public Garden to improve accessibility and restore fountains has been ongoing for nearly five months. HALEY ALVAREZ-LAUTO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Construction to the Boston Public Garden fountains expected to finalize in summer

Madyline Swearing February 12, 2024
Construction to improve accessibility and restore fountains around the Boston Public Garden is expected to end this summer, marking nearly five months since its start in Sept. 2023.
The Massachusetts Turnpike. The Allston Multimodal Project, which is currently waiting on an environmental review and federal funding, is expected to reconfigure the stretch of the I-90 through Allston-Brighton. ISABELLE OLAND/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Allston Multimodal Project will reconfigure the neighborhood if approved

Valeria Rivera February 2, 2024
Over a decade into its existence, the Allston Multimodal Project remains in the early stages of development, currently undergoing environmental review and awaiting federal funding. If given the green light, the project is expected to reconfigure the stretch of the I-90 through Allston-Brighton, in aims to inspire livability, mobility and economic growth.
BPDA

Condominium in Allston-Brighton awaits approval from BPDA

Sara Creato May 2, 2023
The Boston Planning and Development Agency announced plans Friday to demolish an unoccupied, one-story commercial building in Allston to construct a six-story condominium in its place.
722 and 726 Commonwealth Ave.

BU confirms absence of asbestos in 726 Comm. Ave. after students raised concerns

Kayla Sharpe March 31, 2023
Student residents at 726 Commonwealth Ave. raised concerns about possible asbestos after noticing a warning sign, and the University Environmental Health and Safety division tested possible materials and reported them as non-asbestos containing.
Acela

New high-speed bullet train project plans to connect Boston and New York City

Braedon Blumfield March 31, 2023
A massive new rail construction plan, the North Atlantic Rail Initiative, has plans to build a new bullet train route between Boston and New York City while upgrading and expanding rail infrastructure throughout New England, within the next decade. 
The Bourne Bridge in Cape Cod. The Cape Cod Canal Bridges Project recently received an initial $350 million fund from the federal government.

Biden offers $350 million ‘down payment’ to replace Cape Cod bridges

Artemis Huang March 16, 2023
The Cape Cod Canal Bridges Project received an initial $350 million fund from the U.S. Government’s fiscal year budget for the replacement of the aging Sagamore and Bourne bridges, also offering $600 million in total to complete the project.
West Campus Dining hall

Construction begins to expand West Campus dining hall, adding more seating and dining options

Maya Mitchell March 1, 2023
Boston University began construction in Claflin Hall on Jan. 23 to expand the Fresh Food Co. dining hall in West Campus and layout of the first floor.
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