Allston
New Report Suggests Repurposing Grand Junction Rail Line for Passenger Use
A rail line currently being used to transport freight and equipment could transform transit in Cambridge, according to a report released by the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority earlier this month.
Harvard Golf, Art Studios Relocate to New Allston Location
Harvard’s golf program and some art studios relocated to a new Allston facility to allow the construction of the American Repertory Theater’s Goel Center for Creativity and Performance.
Boston to Overhaul Development Review Process
Boston is one step closer to making a major overhaul of its long-maligned development review process after Mayor Michelle Wu ’07 unveiled a draft modernization plan last week.
Mediterranean Bakery Sofra To Open New Allston Location
Sofra Bakery, a Cambridge staple known for its Middle Eastern and Turkish-inspired cuisine, is set to open a new location in Allston this October.
Harvard-Funded Road Crossings in Allston in Limbo After 7-Year Delay
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation has yet to begin construction on two road crossings in Allston, seven years after Harvard committed $3.5 million for the project.
Boston to Hold Hearing Over Uncertain Future of Jackson-Mann Community Center
The City of Boston will hold a hearing next month after years of pressure from local residents over the delayed effort to demolish and rebuild the Jackson-Mann Community Center in Allston-Brighton.
To Keep Boathouses Private, Harvard to Build Public Dock in Brighton
Harvard agreed to build a public dock at Herter Park in Brighton and pay for its upkeep in exchange for state approval to renovate its two boathouses while keeping them private.
Developers Press Pause on New Allston Labs
Real estate firms are hitting the breaks on laboratory development in Allston. A nearly billion-dollar project from National Development to redevelop a TV studio at 1170 Soldiers Field Rd. to build new offices, lab space, and housing is not moving forward, according to a person familiar with the process.
Sky-High Demand for Affordable Apartments in Allston Highlights Housing Crunch
As a small fraction of affordable apartments open their lotteries to prospective residents, they are inundated with applications, creating waitlists that could stretch for years.
Boston to Build Separated Bike Lanes Along Allston’s Western Avenue
Boston planners will install separated bike lanes along Western Avenue, a major, rapidly developing thoroughfare in Allston, this fall, the Boston Planning and Development Agency announced in a press release last month.
Sale of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Gets Green Light in Bankruptcy Court
A federal judge in Texas approved the sale of St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton and five other hospitals on Wednesday after the hospital’s owner, Steward Health Care, went bankrupt earlier this year.
Judge to Rule on Transfer of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital to Boston Medical Center Amid Steward Crisis
A federal judge in Texas is set to decide whether to approve the sale of St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton to Boston Medical Center in a Wednesday hearing following the bankruptcy of its owner, Steward Health Care.
American Repertory Theater Begins Construction on New Home in Harvard’s Allston Campus
Construction is underway on the new location of the American Repertory Theater in Harvard’s Allston campus.
