Gillette Announces Master Plan Development Filings To The Neighborhood

P&G Gillette is are excited to let you know that they filed a Master Plan for the South Boston site along Fort Point Channel. We’ve been proud to call this site our home for over 120 years, and this filing is the culmination of years of thoughtful consideration to develop a long-term plan that not only is right for our company, but for the future of the South Boston neighborhood and city at large. The plan aims to transform our 31-acre Gillette campus into a vibrant mixed-use development that prioritizes community and economic opportunities for all Boston residents.

This redevelopment represents a generational opportunity to reshape our transit-oriented campus for the next century, aligning with community aspirations and regional priorities for a vibrant future.  The draft Master PDA, supplemental and additional information filings can be viewed here.

 

The Master Plan has benefited from well over a year of engagement with key community stakeholders, residents and local organizations, including over 15 meetings and workshops. Residents and neighborhood groups provided important feedback about their goals and vision for the site that we have incorporated into this filing including:

·        A Vibrant Connection: Designing new streets and public spaces to enhance connectivity across the neighborhood and to the waterfront.

·        Urban Waterfront Open Space: Incorporating a 6.5-acre signature open space alongside smaller accessible areas to meet diverse community needs.

·        A Hub for Civic Space and Cultural Opportunity: Creating dynamic spaces for gathering, creativity, and year-round activities and experiences.

·        Resilient and Future-Focused: Committing private investment to critical resiliency efforts and mobility solutions (for pedestrians and cyclists) to ensure a safer, more sustainable neighborhood.

·        Housing: Introducing thoughtfully planned housing, with at least 30% of the new development reserved for residential use, along with the potential for millions of dollars in linkage funds to support affordable housing initiatives in Boston.

·        Careers for the 21st Century: Generating thousands of modern, meaningful jobs that support families and fuel Boston’s future, thereby expanding economic opportunities and growth across the city.

 

The Master Plan filing will kick off a formal review by the City’s Planning Department that will include more rounds of community engagement and opportunities to continue to provide feedback. In addition to the public meetings, we are open to connecting with your organization directly at an upcoming meeting.  Please let us know if you are interested in this and we will work to schedule a discussion. 

 

To provide you with as much advance notice as possible, the upcoming meeting dates are as follows:

·        IAG Meetings: May 12 (in person) & May 27 (virtual) from 6-8pm

·        Community Meetings: May 14 (in person) & May 29 (virtual) from 6-8pm

 

As always, more information about the project and upcoming meetings can also be found at:  www.gillettebostonupdate.com and on the City’s Planning website.

 

Thank you for all your support to date and we look forward to your continued partnership ahead. 

 

Kara L. Buckley

Global Grooming Communications & Community Affairs Leader

P&G/Gillette