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Project Name

75 & 86 Marcella St a.k.a Highland/Marcella Package 3 & 5

Project Parcels

1100834000

255 HIGHLAND ST
Owner:
City of Boston - DND
752sqft

1100559000

75 Marcella ST
Owner:
City of Boston - DND
4,342sqft

1100835000

257 Highland ST
Owner:
City of Boston - DND
861sqft

1100830000

86 Marcella ST
Owner:
City of Boston - DND
1,536sqft

1100829000

88 Marcella ST
Owner:
City of Boston - DND
1,844sqft

1100836000

259 HIGHLAND ST
Owner:
City of Boston - DND
970sqft

1100831000

84 Marcella ST
Owner:
City of Boston - DND
1,370sqft

1100558000

237 Highland ST
Owner:
City of Boston - DND
4,225sqft

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Neighborhood
Roxbury
Councilor
Fernandes Anderson
Units Total
20
Income-Restricted Units
20
Property Size
15,900 sq/ft

Developer

NHD TBD (Developer Not Yet Selected)

Project Goals

MOH worked closely with the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) in land use planning and establishing development and design requirements for the Marcella/Highland project area. MOH has also collaborated extensively with its valued community partner, the Highland Park Project Review Committee (HPPRC), to identify and assess best uses for public land in the Highland Park area. In 2018, MOH and HPPRC co-sponsored several community meetings to provide a forum for discussion and input on development and design guidelines for the Highland/Marcella project area.

In January, 2018 MOH issued an RFP for five Development Packages comprised of 33 parcels on Marcella and Highland Streets. The guidelines established in the 2018 RFP reflected community preferences regarding preferred and acceptable uses. Those guidelines also reflect the goals of Energy Positive (E+) Green Building Program and the Highland Park community’s aspiration to be the most sustainable neighborhood in the City.

MOH received proposals from several developers for three of the five Development Packages included in the 2018 RFP and worked with the HPPRC and BPDA to assess and review them. Community meetings were held in April, 2018 at which RFP respondents presented their respective development plans. Development teams were subsequently selected for Development Packages 1, 2, and 4.

MOH issued an RFP for the development of packages 3 and 5 according to the guidelines and objectives set forth on May 2, 2022, with proposals due no later than June 30, 2022, at 4:00 PM.

Timeline

Winter 2025

Funding awarded

Mayor’s Office of Housing approved funding for this project.
May 2, 2022

Request for Proposals (RFP) Opened for Bidding

Dec 15 2022
Highland Marcella Package 3 & 5: RFP Applicant Presentation
Dec 15 2022 7:00-8:30PM

Dec 15 2022
Highland Marcella Package 3 & 5: RFP Applicant Presentation
30 ATTENDEES

You can continue to submit comments after this event until January 2, 2023. All comments will be reviewed by the proposal review team as part of the proposal evaluation. At the conclusion of the Comme nt Period, the review team will recommend a developer designation decision to MOH, based on review of the proposal against RFP Evaluation Criteria and public comments. https://forms.gle/NWnaqs41FHkxaWsz6

Dec 16 2022
You can continue to submit comments after this event until January 2, 2023. All comments will be reviewed by the proposal review team as part of the proposal evaluation. At the conclusion of the Comment Period, the review team will recommend a developer designation decision to MOH, based on the review of the proposal against RFP Evaluation Criteria and public comments. Comment Form: https://forms.gle/nwnaqs41fhkxawsz6 
Julio Pilier | Project Manager
Oct 17 2023
Please see the revised presentation from the meeting on December 15, 2022.
Julio Pilier | Project Manager
Winter 2025

City Planning

This project is going through a zoning review with the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA). Then we’ll work with the Developer on funding, design, and compliance.

Summer 2025

Under Construction

Construction is underway. For further information on road closures and parking impact, contact the Project Manager.

Winter 2027

Project Complete

This project is ready for use.

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