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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...

Striving for equality in business is often easier said than done. Many times, minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBE) have difficulty getting started. In an effort to level the playing field, the city of Boston has created a plan to support diversity in...

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...

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 &...

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