Request for a public hearing
Hold hearing on fulfilling development project community benefits
Last activity July 9, 2026 (2 months ago)
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Introduced
July 6, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.
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Council vote
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Adopted
This matter is an order for a City Council hearing to discuss how community benefits promised with development projects are being fulfilled. It explains the goal of creating clear public timelines, transparency, and accountability for benefits such as open spaces, facilities, jobs, and green infrastructure. The hearing is to include Administration officials and community members.
Affects Boston residents and community organizations
Filed by Brian Worrell, Henry Santana, Erin Murphy, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, Ruthzee Louijeune, Benjamin Jacob Weber, and Enrique Pepén
Now with the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation
About Housing & Development and Environment & Climate
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Official title
Order for a hearing to discuss fulfillment of community benefits funded by development projects.
Timeline
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July 8, 2026
Referred to
City Council
On motion of Councilors Pepén and Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.