Planning, Development, and Transportation on June 25, 2026

The Boston City Council's Planning, Development, and Transportation Committee held a meeting on June 25, 2026, focused primarily on the authorization for the Mayor's Office of Housing to accept and expend $30 million from the Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) fund. The IDP fund, generated through payments by developers of private residential buildings with 10 or more units, supports the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Boston. The committee reviewed the history and impact of the IDP program, which has resulted in over 8,800 affordable units since 2000, and discussed the allocation of funds to various affordable housing projects across neighborhoods such as Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan. Councilors raised questions about the IDP percentages, off-site unit provisions, and collaboration with the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) for public housing projects. The discussion also touched on challenges related to regulatory policies like Berto and the special municipal opt-in stretch code, which affect development costs and housing production. No public testimony was given, and the hearing was adjourned with plans to advance funding for affordable housing projects.