Council clears Crescent Parcel plan, enabling 217 affordable units in Roxbury

Aug 26, 2026

The council voted to declare two city parcels surplus and move them toward BPDA designation for the Crescent Parcel development, a proposal that envisions 217 affordable rental units plus retail and community space in Roxbury.

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The Boston City Council on Aug. 26 accepted a committee report and passed the matter that moves two city-owned parcels on Melnea Cass Boulevard into the development pipeline for the Crescent Parcel project.

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