In response to the city of Boston's housing market challenges, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) has adopted an executive order to expedite affordable housing development. The ruling makes it easier for the projects to go through the approval...
There is a lot in the works for Boston’s future. City planners, builders and business owners are looking at the potential for where Boston can be in the next several years. Part of building a better community is the transportation that helps every resident get where...
Boston’s ongoing quest to make new construction projects more environmentally friendly recently got a boost with the announcement of the second round of applications and funding for the Mass Timber Grant Program. Here’s a quick review and breakdown: Round One In 2021,...
Massachusetts and the City of Boston are looking toward the future and seeing that they need to make changes to support a healthier environment. Currently, Boston is part of a pilot program that aims to reduce fossil fuel usage and increase net zero buildings. As more...
Mayor Michelle Wu has set several priorities concerning green initiatives. Primarily, she would like to see significant decreases in fossil fuel use. Recently, she announced one piece of intended legislation that could create building standards that would eliminate...
The real estate industry sees trends come and go as it adjusts to customers' shifting needs and tastes. One trend that continues to increase in popularity is mixed-use developments. Whether it is an apartment complex, a planned community or a refitting of an existing...
When purchasing property for a specific purpose, it is important to understand the zoning designation that is applicable to that property. There are different types of zones, and these categories determine what a property owner can do with land or buildings within...
If you are opening a business in Boston, one of the many tasks on your checklist is making sure to satisfy all of the permitting requirements imposed by the city government. Here are a few considerations you don't want to overlook. Is your signage in compliance? If...
Boston city planning has been an ongoing effort for decades. One of the highlights of living and working in Boston is the beautiful community spaces for people to gather. Boston has a unique blend of public spaces. While some receive public funding through tax...
Mayor Michelle Wu recently stated that her office is officially taking on the Downtown Municipal Harbor Plan and the East Boston harbor planning process. The goal, according to Mayor Wu, is to help better ensure Boston serves as a role model for “equitable access and...
