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I really appreciate their response to the BPDA's required alternative analysis, which would be building this project conforming to the existing zoning: Similarly, creation of as-of-right housing at the Site, as dictated by 2.0 FAR, would result in an underutilization of a prime Transit Oriented...

https://www.universalhub.com/2021/roslindale-square-battle-between-parking-and 31 units rejected in Roslindale Square. Some of the comments from the ZBA are so outrageous I do not even know where to begin. Bottom line: changes need to be made.

To clarify, the short term success is the actual replacement of the public housing 1 for 1 using the market rate to subsidize. While not apples to apples, NYC is facing billions in backlog repair costs to its public housing with no current plan on how to fix/replace them. The long term success...

That is the whole idea - mix the units so you don't have a "project" that is isolated from the rest of the neighborhood. This project, Charlestown, and Mildred Hailey in JP are all massive success stories in terms of replacing the public housing 1 for 1 with brand new units and adding a...

Since my original post, I have come around and am now cautiously optimistic about a Wu administration regarding zoning reform - especially in light of the recent City Council vote to eliminate parking requirements for at least 60% affordable residential projects. Feels like momentum (maybe even...

While I also want Boston to build higher to break up the skyline, building tall buildings is not a reliable economic indicator to rank cities. Some of the cities you mentioned would gladly trade one of their 800 footers for just a small piece of the investment and capital coming into the Boston...

https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/file/2021/10/ENV%20Hearing%20Agenda%2010.20.pdf Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of Seaport D Title Holder LLC for the proposed demolition of a parking lot and construction of a new...

Some serious buzz at the pop-up retailers on Seaport Blvd related to Jaylen Brown's new store. A bunch of Celtics players in attendance. Would be great for the area if WS could get Jaylen's store a long-term lease in Echelon.

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2021/09/29/boston-city-council-supports-amending-downtown-wat.html Bizjournal article discussing the City Council's vote in favor of amending Boston's MHP includes two quotes from each mayoral candidate: Wu and Essaibi George, who will face off this...

I agree that Wu supports this and I applaud her for that. My point was that when it comes down to actually changing the zoning code in neighborhoods, and the neighborhood strongly opposes it, who will Wu side with? As an example, the residents of Jamaica Plain, one of her political strongholds...

It doesn't need full replacement - in fact the BPDA actually does all of the things Wu advocates for: planning, transparency, communication, etc. Just take a look at some of the project timelines on its website and you'll see years of IAG meetings, neighborhood meetings, city meetings, etc. The...

Not open yet - still in the hiring phase I believe. bostonchefs.com is a great resource for this kind of info they have the hiring ads months in advance of an opening.

Aside from Barros who likely will not make it past the primary - no. Under Walsh, the city has increased its total budget by over a billion dollars and the increase in commercial revenues from these projects has been a big part of it. The hope is that once these candidates see the numbers and...

Even though I knew it was going to happen I'm still furious. What an absolute disgrace.

At this point if it's not already a dichotomy - I would create it if I'm Chiofaro. Either allow this project that was conceived after 5 years of planning or it will remain an extremely profitable parking garage going forward. Does these councilors think he's going to engage in a new round of...

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2021/07/02/bragging-rights-for-boston-more-commercial-invest.html Bragging rights for Boston: City records more commercial investment than New York In the unending rivalry with New York, Boston just got a new bragging right. Investment in commercial real...

This is a great thread - very insightful take on the area's economy. The Boston 2030 master plan was similarly focused on these triangles/clusters as a driver of growth. I think the biggest challenge going forward is not only further developing these clusters but getting to and from each one...

So many infuriating points in that article I don't know where to begin. I think his conclusion sums it up though when he asks: When will it be enough? How many people should we have? Why don't we start with Cambridge's historical peak 70 years ago of 120,000? It can't be overstated how most of...

I'm sure MassDOT will respond well to the ultimatum National Development is giving them here....