Real estate developers in Boston and throughout the world are learning the challenges and benefits of implementing environmentally friendly "green" policies in the design and construction of new projects. Those who implement such policies often enjoy generous...
In April, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) approved four projects that could create or renovate 688 residential units. These units will be designated for "income-restricted" tenants. These projects will boost the local construction industry in the...
Zoning laws serve an important function in our cities. But sometimes they can be extremely inconvenient for a business owner who wants to use their land for a particular purpose that’s not allowed by their city’s zoning code. Luckily, there is a process that allows...
In early February, the Board of Directors of the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) approved a series of housing projects. These projects are designed to support economic development and climate resiliency investments in several Boston neighborhoods....
We like to think of Boston as a shining beacon on a hill. Although, it seems the bigger concerns for Bostonians aren’t the hills but the harbor and the rising seawater expected in the future. With climate change being an increasing concern, the Boston Planning &...
The City of Boston took steps in December to address alleged discriminatory housing practices after the city council passed a landmark zoning amendment. The measure, modeled after the Obama-era program Affirmative Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH), requires large-scale...
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