How have no local politicians come out against this?
I once thought the mayor's efforts to promote cycling and other environmental initiatives were harmless and well-meaning. Now I realize that's exactly the attitude they want you to have.
This is bigger than it looks like on the surface, and...
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway
If there was a glut of this type of housing, then developers would not be able to fill their luxury units or get the prices they wanted. The financiers of such projects would notice this and realize that maybe it's not such a good idea to finance...
Re: Driven By Customer 'Service' Parte Dos
I've never understood why the T doesn't outsource its bus operations to, say, 5 competing private companies. That would ensure competition in a way privatizing under one company wouldn't, and the T could set specific requirements in terms of fare...
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway
Let's say there are 5 people who want to rent an apartment. They want and are able to pay the following:
1 - $500
2 - $700
3 - $900
4 - $1100
5 - $1500
Now lets say there are 5 apartments available:
1 - $400
2 - $600
3 - $800
4 - $900
5 - $1000...