The land was originally cleared as part of an urban renewal project, which was never completed. Now, it is one of the largest pieces of land owned by the Boston Planning and Development Agency. After several proposals fell through, the city is trying yet again to develop the property.
Boston officials consider splitting up prominent Roxbury development site
After Tremont Crossingâs failure, city officials hope to name a new developer for âParcel P3â³ by the end of the year
By Jon Chesto Globe Staff,Updated March 1, 2021, 7:03 p.m.
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An aerial view of Parcel P3, looking over the Boston Police headquarters.Chuck Redmon/P-3 Partners LLC
The blank slate of Roxbury land known as âParcel P3â has stumped mayors. Vexed a governor or two. Maybe even caused a city redevelopment director
to weep in frustration.
Call it the P3 Curse. Should this weed-choked, nearly 8-acre lot on busy Tremont Street be home to a shopping center? Apartments? A cultural museum? A BJâs Wholesale Club? How about all of the above, as with the most recent plan? And donât forget some of the concepts floated over the years, such as the idea