An Act relative to certain affordable housing and cultural space in the Brighton section of the city of Boston
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the redevelopment of the Faneuil Gardens site in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood. It aims to create new affordable and mixed-income housing, cultural space, and musician rehearsal space by exempting the project from certain procurement and contract regulations typically applied to public works projects. The project’s acquisition will be subject to specific provisions of Chapter 149 of the General Laws.
Key provisions
- Exempts the Faneuil Gardens redevelopment from standard procurement laws.
- Allows for the creation of affordable and mixed-income housing.
- Includes provisions for cultural space.
- Designates space for musician rehearsal.
- Specifies particular sections of Chapter 149 of the General Laws to govern the project's acquisition.
Who is affected
- Residents of Boston’s Brighton neighborhood
- The Boston Housing Authority
- Musicians
- Developers
- Public agencies
Notable changes
- Modifies procurement regulations for the Faneuil Gardens project.
- Introduces specific legal references (Chapter 149) for project acquisition.
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsor
Michael J. Moran
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