BPDA Approves First Phase of Skanska's Longwood Place Redevelopment

The initial phase includes two commercial buildings and one residential building along with parking and public realm improvements.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:22pm

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A miniature, stylized 3D digital illustration depicting the conceptual layout of the Longwood Place redevelopment, with a mix of commercial, residential, and public realm elements arranged in a clean, modern isometric composition.The phased Longwood Place redevelopment aims to transform a key site in Boston's Longwood Medical Area with a mix of new commercial, residential, and public spaces.Boston Today

The Boston Planning & Development Agency has granted approval for the initial phase of Skanska's Longwood Place redevelopment, a large mixed-use project in the Longwood Medical Area. The approved first phase includes two commercial buildings, one residential building, below-grade parking, and public realm upgrades intended to integrate the site with the surrounding medical and academic institutions.

Why it matters

The Longwood Place redevelopment represents a significant investment and transformation of a nearly six-acre site in the heart of Boston's Longwood Medical Area, an important hub for healthcare, research, and education. The phased approach aims to balance continuity of uses with gradual site changes over time.

The details

The approved first phase includes two commercial buildings and one residential building, along with below-grade parking and public realm improvements such as upgraded open spaces and connectivity features. Skanska describes the plan as thoughtfully designed to be responsive to the surrounding context and closely connected to the broader Longwood Medical Area.

  • The BPDA granted approval for the initial phase on April 17, 2026.
  • Subsequent phases will be needed to deliver the full 1.7 million square feet of planned mixed uses across the site.

The players

Skanska

A global construction and development company leading the Longwood Place redevelopment project.

Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA)

The city agency that has granted approval for the initial phase of the Longwood Place redevelopment.

Russ DeMartino

Executive vice president for Skanska USA Commercial Development in Boston.

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What they’re saying

“The BPDA vote represents a meaningful step forward for Longwood Place and reflects years of collaboration with community stakeholders, city officials and project partners.”

— Russ DeMartino, Executive vice president, Skanska USA Commercial Development

What’s next

With the BPDA's approval, Skanska can now proceed with detailed planning and implementation of the first three buildings that anchor the broader Longwood Place master plan. Subsequent phases will be needed to deliver the full 1.7 million square feet of planned mixed uses across the site.

The takeaway

The phased Longwood Place redevelopment represents a significant investment and transformation of a key site in Boston's Longwood Medical Area, balancing continuity of uses with gradual site changes over time and aiming to better integrate the project with the surrounding medical and academic institutions.