Draft Project Impact Report - Boston Redevelopment Authority

Exeter Residences/888 Boylston
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Public benefits are discussed in further detail in Chapter 8 and summarized in Table
8-1.
1.4 Summary of DPIR Project Studies /
Organization of DPIR
In response to the BRA Scoping Determination, the Proponent has performed the
following additional studies and provided the following additional information in
this DPIR to augment information submitted as part of the NPC/PNF.
An expanded discussion of anticipated permits and approvals is provided in
Chapter 2, including square footage built to date, existing FAR calculations and
future FAR calculations taking the proposed buildings into account.
An updated urban design discussion for the Exeter Residences and 888 Boylston
as it relates to the Prudential Center Development Plan is provided. Design
details are contained in Chapter 3, including how the Project will address the
specific design requirements called for by the district zoning.
Chapter 4 updates and supplements the transportation study included in the
NPC/PNF. This includes additional detail on existing and proposed
Exeter/Blagden Street operations; pedestrian and bicycle operational
evaluations, garage capacity and management information; and measures
employed to accommodate new parking nests. Information on the added transit
trips represented by the Project (effect on Green Line capacity), and
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures also have been included.
Updated environmental studies were conducted to include three building height
scenarios as related to wind, shadow and daylight analyses: 1) no build, 2) 155
feet (existing zoning height) and 3) proposed building heights. The studies also
evaluate shadow and daylight effects on the existing internal plaza and
courtyard areas proximate to the existing AvalonBay buildings. Solar glare has
been reviewed with respect to the Exeter Residences for the 155 feet and
proposed Project height building scenarios. Details on each study are further
described in Chapter 5, Environmental Protection.
In response to requests for additional detail the Environmental Protection
Chapter 5 also addresses earth retention system and construction methodologies.
Further analysis of soil and groundwater impacts is included in Chapter 6,
including groundwater mitigation/management, monitoring and recharge.
A more detailed description of sustainable design practices is provided in
Chapter 7, including LEED Certification Silver Standard for 888 Boylston, and
Article 37 compliance for the Exeter Residences.
Additional information relating to the affordable housing commitments for
Exeter Residences is provided in Chapter 8, including location and size of
new/additional units, affordable rent levels, market rents, waiting lists,
marketing/advertising.
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