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Theres also the sofia proposed for Everett as well.
The Globe covers the housing "boom" in Everett (only in the context of the Boston metro, certainly not national standards). A lot of discussion about how expensive new units are, and typical worrying about displacement and gentrification, but as usual with these types of stories, little to no evidence displacement is happening, no discussion of rent trends for older housing stock, very little hard data at all except for # of new units and % of growth vs. 2010. The Globe seems to love vibes-based real estate reporting.
How Everett became a housing boomtown in the Boston area - The Boston Globe
Everett has added more housing in the past few years than any community in Greater Boston. What do they know that the rest of us could learn?www.bostonglobe.com
To me, Everett is doing it right. There are mistakes made, sure, and Rome wasn't built is a day, but come hell or high water the city government and people of Everett are getting it done. They're welcoming new housing development on a large scale, while many other environs of the Boston area just freeze and clutch their pearls.My eye twitches every time I read an up-liked comment about new developments in metro Boston that are “overpriced,” as if fundamental economics don’t exist. It’s pretty darn foolish to claim nobody can afford to live in new buildings that get 95% leased within 14 months of opening.
As an Everett resident, I agree that state investment should favor communities that pull their weight to address regional and statewide priorities, highest of which is of course the housing shortage. To Everett’s credit, city staff have initiated and advocated for transportation infrastructure investment to be prioritized for state and federal aid investment. But if anyone else feels that decision makers should be further prioritizing and expediting these investments in Everett, then they should be submitting public comments to the Boston MPO, not wasting their time hitting a like button on the Globe comment section.
I agree, and they are doing it in the context of a state environment that does not make it easy to build higher-density housing (very local zoning control, limited regional planning with any teeth). And Everett is doing everything they can to advocate for more transit in the area being rapidly developed (they cannot make that happen on their own).To me, Everett is doing it right. There are mistakes made, sure, and Rome wasn't built is a day, but come hell or high water the city government and people of Everett are getting it done. They're welcoming new housing development on a large scale, while many other environs of the Boston area just freeze and clutch their pearls.
This is quite nice. More like this, please.Came across this project which had never been posted.
657 Broadway
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18-Unit Multifamily in Planning for Broadway in Everett
“Plans are under review for a multifamily apartment building at 657 Broadway in Everett. filed plans calling for a 6-story, 18 unit project at the site. The project would feature 6 parking spaces.”
https://www.bldup.com/posts/18-unit-multifamily-in-planning-for-broadway-in-everett
376 3rd Street Update 04/10/24
120 Unit Multifamily Advances in Everett
Plans have been unanimously approved for a multifamily project at 376 Third Street in Everett. The development will feature 120 units, a mix of studio, 1 & 2 bedrooms. Plans also include a fitness center and recreation room.
https://www.bldup.com/posts/120-unit-multifamily-advances-in-everett
Looks like a pretty good glow up. Surprised there's any preservation ability at all here...Well, at least she has a nice personality.......
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Well, at least she has a nice personality.......
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This massive development does not have its own thread? Not small or infill.Artemas Development near the riverfront—View attachment 51271View attachment 51272View attachment 51273