Mayor Michelle Wu announces $2B in new green initiatives for Boston Public Schools facilities

BOSTON — Mayor Michelle Wu announces Thursday more than $2 billion as part of a New Green Deal for Boston Public Schools facilities.

During a news conference Thursday at the McKinley Elementary School in Boston’s South End, Wu laid out the plan to overhaul facilities in the district, including new construction and renovation projects.

The plan will be kickstarted by a $605 million investment in the FY23-27 Capital Plan to launch major new projects, according to Wu’s office, with new staffing and planning tools to deliver improvements for BPS communities.

“The Green New Deal for Boston Public Schools is a pledge to listen to and rebuild trust with our communities,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “This is a new, all hands on deck approach, with new financial resources, planning tools, and staff capacity to deliver urgent improvements to our school buildings. With students, families, and educators at the table, we’ll continue investing until every school can cultivate the healthy, nurturing environment our kids deserve.