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BPDA Bootcamp: Getting to know the Boston Planning & Development Agency

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    Free and open to the public

The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) and the Boston Society of Architects/AIA (BSA) invite emerging professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction community unfamiliar with the City of Boston’s development review to this bootcamp session. Learn about the basics and best practices for going through the process. This bootcamp will be an opportunity to ask questions of BPDA staff and better understand the elements one must account for when initiating development projects in Boston. In bringing together professionals of many disciplines—architects, developers, City planning staff, and legal representatives—this bootcamp encourages attendees to connect, collaborate, and get comfortable with development review.

Part I:
Presentation by BPDA staff discussing the agency's mission and objectives as well as an overview of the Article 80 and design review process.

Panelists:
Jonathan Greeley, director of Development Review
Raul Duverge, project manager
Corey Zehngebot AIA, senior urban designer and architect

Part II:
Question and answer session and a panel discussion.

Moderator
Matthew Kiefer, Goulston & Storrs

Panelists
Kathleen MacNeil, Millennium Partners
Kaki Martin, Klopfer Martin Design Group
Haril Pandya AIA, LEED AP, CBT Architects
Peter Spellios, Transom Real Estate

Part III:
Networking reception.

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Your registration includes acceptance of the BSA Space photo release and consent policy. Registrants to this event will be added to the BSA Currents mailing list for updates on future professional programs and exhibitions. Registrants may unsubscribe at any time. Email addresses will not be shared or sold to third parties.