Building Affordable Housing
Request for Proposals: Blue Hill Ave B1 Parcels
A Request for Proposals (RFP) for the first ten parcels to be made available under the Blue Hill Avenue Action Plan was released on May 3rd. This RFP for Blue Hill Avenue B1 Parcels is the first group of 30 City-owned parcels being offered.
Redevelopment goals are to support the creation of new mixed-use development, such as affordable housing with first floor retail, food markets, cafes/dine-in restaurants, and cultural arts centers. This RFP was shaped by the feedback the City received through online community meetings, multiple walking tours, interactive multilingual signage on designated parcels, and multilingual online surveys about potential site uses. The community process also called for promoting opportunities for residents and businesses to participate in neighborhood development, and to maximize efforts to increase equity and inclusion. To ensure that there is plenty of time for continued public engagement, the RFP will be open for responses for 90 days, rather than the typical 30 days.