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Council hears proposal for mixed-use housing on Foster Street in Revere City
Summary
A developer asked the Revere City Council for a special permit to build mixed residential and commercial units on Foster Street; councilors asked about unit counts, parking and whether the project would include affordable or veteran-designated housing.
The council heard a presentation on a mixed-use redevelopment proposed for Foster Street, where the applicant said the project would bring residents and improve the local economy. An attorney representing the applicant said the application requests a special permit (cited as 174003 B) to convert addresses including 2, 29, 35 and 43 into a residential zone with ground-floor commercial uses.
Councilor Kelly pressed for specifics, asking "¿Van a haber 85 apartamentos para, y vamos a tener también 42 espacios para las personas poderse parquear también?" and whether the neighborhood infrastructure could support the added population. The applicant said the application and supporting materials were submitted and that the proposal aims to add apartments without removing essential existing businesses. Several residents, including Paul and David, spoke in favor of the project; Alicia, a prospective business owner, said the development would help attract customers and jobs to the area. The council requested additional details (a parking plan and structural assessment) before final zoning consideration and flagged the need to clarify whether any units would be reserved for lower-income households or veterans (the applicant said no veteran-specific units are planned).
