City of Boston

Buyer seeks proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations or entities to develop open space on a 3,600 square foot parcel in Hyde Park, Boston. The project is part of the Grassroots Open Space Program, aimed at creating community gardens, urban farms, or passive open spaces. The property is offered As Is and requires investment in rehabilitation. Proposals must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline.

• 2/3/2025 - RFP Available
• 3/21/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Must be a qualified nonprofit organization or other appropriate entity

• Develop open space project (community garden, urban farm, or passive open space)
• Rehabilitate tax foreclosed or surplus municipal property
• Submit proposal electronically by deadline
• Invest in property rehabilitation
• Design project suitable for approximately 3,600 square foot parcel
• Comply with Grassroots Open Space Program requirements
• Register to download RFP package
• Prepare detailed project plan and budget
• Demonstrate nonprofit status or appropriate entity qualification
• Outline community benefits and engagement strategies