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,...
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Will there be changes in fossil fuel-free standards in new construction?
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...
Mixed-use developments involve challenges and opportunities
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...
Don’t overlook these permitting requirements
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...
Will Boston increase regulations to reduce the risk of flooding?
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...
What would a challenge to the Boston census mean for developers?
While administering and coordinating a census can seem like a tedious and trivial exercise, the census can help people in many areas determine the needs of a community. If the information is inaccurate, it can lead to underfunded areas and infrastructure that cannot...
