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...
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Second round of Mass Timber Grant Program announced
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,...
Understanding more about Boston’s green goals
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...
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’s included in the new Boston Equitable Procurement Plan?
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...
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...
New income-restricted housing units approved
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...
