New Street project approved

The Boston Redevelopment Authority has approved a $90 million mixed-use project for the East Boston waterfront that will include between 165 and 224 residential units, a restaurant, public access to the harbor and, possibly, a hotel. The project would be at 6-26 New Street, next to Lopresti Park, at the end of northwest end of Sumner Street. Construction is expected to begin in early 2012.