RFP Released! Our Tierra Livri site

Dudley Neighbors, Inc. (DNI) has released the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Our Tierra Livri site, also known as Dudley Miller Park (483-487 Dudley Street). The RFP seeks qualified Proposers to develop this parcel to deliver a commercial building or mixed-use project. The RFP is available upon request. Please email your request to Sharon Cho (scho@dsni.org) and Minnie McMahon (mmcmahon@dsni.org).

Through this RFP process, DNI seeks a developer for the site that can create a development plan which strengthens the Dudley Corridor business district; serves local residents and businesses; is realistic and financially sustainable over the long-term; and can deliver compensation to DNI for its costs for securing the land, engagement in community planning, conducting preliminary due diligence, and acting as the long-term steward of the property.

RFP Issue Date: February 27, 2023

Pre-Proposal Conference: March 10, 2023 at 10am

Deadline for Questions: Monday, April 10, 2023

Submission Deadline: Friday, May 5, 2023

The Our Tierra Livri site is the 14,000 square ft. vacant lot near our office on 483-487 Dudley Street with giant wooden letters stating OUR TIERRA LIVRI (English, Spanish and Cape Verdean Creole for Our Liberated Land). The park became a part of the DNI community land trust in December of 2013. When DSNI conducted a community process to determine what use the community envisioned for this site, the SDC recommended mixed commercial use. DNI just gave an update on the RFP process for the Our Tierra Livri site and you can watch the presentation here. 

Community control over development means we need residents' voices! Are you interested in helping to decide what development comes into our neighborhood? We are seeking up to 8 steering committee members who will review proposals and select a project for the site. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please reach out to Sharon Cho by March 3 (scho@dsni.org or 617-442-9670 ext. 9).