Edison Power Plant Public Meeting With City & State Public Comment Opportunities

Last updated 10.16.18: A site walk will take place Saturday, October 20 from 9 am to 11 am. The next Edison Power Plant (776 Summer St) public meeting is October 24th 6pm to 8pm at Tynan School.  The meeting will focus on climate resilience & environmental issues. The October 10th Land Use Presentation is now linked.

The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) is hosting a community meeting regarding the Edison Power Plant on:

Monday, October 24, 2018
IAG Meeting 6 pm - 7 pm

Climate Resiliency & Environmental Issues 7 pm - 8:30 pm

Tynan School

640 E 4th Street

Monday, October 10, 2018
Land Use Presentation

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Project Transportation Meeting Presentation
Proposed proponent funded bus service from site to Downtown via Seaport (page 27)

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 (new date)
Meeting Presentation 

The proposed redevelopment is approximately a 15.2-acre site located at 776 Summer Street in the South Boston neighborhood. The proposal entails approximately 1.93 million square feet of occupiable space, including: approximately 1,344 residential units, approximately 368,070 square feet of office uses, approximately 85,630 square feet of retail uses, 344 hotel rooms, and up 1,397 parking spaces. The proposal will also preserve several historic buildings on the site and provide 5.5 acres of new outdoor public spaces, including approximately 2.5 acres of open space on the waterfront. More information

BPDA Comment Deadline: October 30, 2018
Project Manager: Tim Czerwienski
Contact Tim with any questions or comments via email or at 617-918-5303

MEPA Comment Deadline for Environmental Impact Report Draft: October 30, 2018
To receive a copy of the EIR Draft Report, contact Seth Lattrell at 617-607-2973.

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Power Plant Redevelopment Under Port Review

In response to a request by the developer of the former L St Edison Power Plant, HRP 776 Summer Street LLC, the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management has agreed to to review the South Boston Designated Port Area. 

The Office of Coastal Zone Management will take public comment for 30 days from the publication of the notice (Posted July 12th in the Environmental Monitor). 

The Office of Coastal Zone Management will hold an informational meeting on the review on July 25, 2017. Please contact Lisa Engler with any questions or comments

Time: 07/25/2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: EDIC - Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park, 22 Drydock Avenue, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Boston, MA 02210

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originally posted 7.19.17

Power Plant Redevelopment Public Meeting

updated 6.12.17:  The next project public community meeting will be June 21, 2017 from 6pm - 8pm at the Tynan School.The June 7th meeting presentation is available for viewing. You may also read about the project at L Street Station Boston.

The BDPA (Boston Planning and Development Agency) hosted a public meeting for HRP 776 Summer Street LLC's proposal to redevelop the former L Street Edison Power Plant, an approximately 15.2-acre site located at 776 Summer Street in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston on: 

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

6 pm - 8 pm

Tynan School

650 E 4th Street
View Meeting Presentation

The rehabilitated and new buildings are anticipated upon completion of the full build-out to contain approximately 2.1 million square feet of residential, office, hotel, retail, restaurant, and other commercial uses, together with ancillary parking (the “Proposed Project”). Included in the project is the on-site creation of an arts and industry district. For more project details, view the project notification form.

BPDA Project Manager: Gary Uter

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originally published 6.1.17

Stage Set For Power Plant Redevelopment

HRP 776 Summer Street, LLC, a joint venture of Redgate Real Estate Advisers and Hillco Redevelopment Partners, filled a letter of intent with the Boston Plans and Development Agency (BPDA) on April 24, 2017 for the redevelopment of the Edison Power Plant located at 776 Summer Street.  

The filing comes after two public Open Houses (Summer & Fall 2016) and two community workshops in January and February. Based on the recommendations of hundreds of South Boston residents, the project will:

• Decommission and clean up the industrial site so it’s clean, healthy and safe
• Take down the walls and fences surrounding the 15.2-acre site and create connections into and through it, so the property is accessible to the South Boston neighborhood down to the edge of the Reserve Channel
• Rehabilitate and reopen three historic turbine halls, “allowing them to become the heart and soul of the project”
• Create an acre-plus public open space adjacent to the Reserve Channel “that celebrates the working port”
• Add local retail and other neighborhood amenities in ground-floor spaces
• Create both indoor and outdoor spaces that support an arts and industry district for artists, artisans and makers

The proposed redevelopment of the approximate 15.2 acre site will most likely involve partial demolition and partial re-use of the existing buildings (Turbine Halls), and the construction of eight new buildings over the next 10 - 15 years. It is anticipated that the completed project will be 2.1 million square feet of residential, office, hotel, restaurant and other commercial uses along with ancillary parking. 

The filing of a letter of intent is followed by the submission of a project notification form, which starts the Article 80 review process. Given the size and complexity of this project, a planned development area plan will most likely be necessary.

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Power Plant Redevelopment Opens Possibilities for South Boston

Redgate hosts second open house to discuss the re-development of the L Street Power Station in South Boston on:

September 14, 2016 at 6:30 pm

 Tynan School at 650  E. 4th Street.

In partnership with Hilco Global, which specializes in redeveloping industrial sites, Redgate purchased the 18 acre waterfront site of Exelon Corp.’s New Boston Generating Station this spring for $24.25 million, The site is located next to Boston Harbor's Reserved Channel at the corner of First and Summer Streets.  A mixed use development retaining historically significant elements is anticipated. 

The South Boston Arts Association (SBAA) is in active discussions with civic leaders as well as the new owners to specifically look at an Arts and Cultural Community Center on the first level. SBAA envisions a gallery, art workshops for children and seniors, a performance center for plays and concerts and a building which preserves history while shaping the future of South Boston. 

If you missed the summer Open House, share your ideas on Wednesday, September 14th. 

originally published 8.3.16