Department of Neighborhood Development

DND provides services and programs to the City's neighborhoods through seven divisions: Administration & Finance, Director's Office, The Boston Home Center, Neighborhood Housing Development, Office of Business Development, Policy Development and Research, and Real Estate Management & Sales.

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    City Celebrates New Farm Stand on Blue Hill Ave.

    On Thursday, June 10, 2010, Mayor Menino joined Victory Programs Inc. for the opening of their new, urban farm stand on a City-owned parcel at 1062 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester.
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    Mid-Dorchester Action Plan

    The Mid-Dorchester Action Plan is a joint planning initiative of DND and the BRA that Mayor Menino launched in summer 2008. 
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    This Old House Films Roxbury Rehab

    Watch Mayor Menino on This Old House' showcase of the complete rehab of a formerly foreclosed home in Roxbury, made possible by a local non-profit and many partners, with the City of Boston's support.

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    Leading the Way

    Since launching the strategic initiative in 2000, Mayor Menino has delivered three comprehensive housing plans for Boston.

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    Boston's Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funding

    Boston is the recipient of more than $21M in foreclosure relief funds made possible by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

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    Ending Homelessness in Boston

    The City is working on a comprehensive plan to end homelessness in Boston.

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    Boston Main Streets

    Boston Main Streets is a public-private initiative established by the Mayor Menino in 1995 to revitalize neighborhood commercial districts through local organizations. Main Streets is a comprehensive approach to providing merchant groups and community residents with the tools and information necessary for their commercial centers to compete in today's marketplace.

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Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

Reports & Publications

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Calendar »

  • See a listing of upcoming DND events.

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Announcements

  • Public Hearings & Request for Public Comment

    DND periodically solicits public comment regarding proposed uses...

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  • E-Newsletter

    The NEWS from the HUB newsletter offers a variety of information about the activities and programs of the Department of Neighborhood Development.

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Video & Multimedia

  • DND makes Hyde Jackson Square Shine for Annual Boston Shines Cleanup

    On Friday, April 23, 2010, about 50 staff from the City's Department of Neighborhood Development participated in the annual Boston Shines neighborhood clean-up in Hyde Jackson Square.

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  • DND Makes Four Corners Shine for Annual Boston Shines Cleanup

    The Department of Neighborhood Development staff participated in the annual Boston Shines neighborhood clean-up in Four Corners.

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  • Foreclosure Prevention Workshop

    Mayor Thomas M. Menino and U.S. Senator John Kerry talk about foreclosure prevention.

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  • Homebuyer Fair

    More than 500 residents attended the Boston Home Center's Homebuyer Fair

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