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The city of Boston is saying no to fake brick, a job-killer and a bad idea for our neighborhoods - by Chuck Raso
“Compatibility with the architectural nature of their surrounding neighborhoods is a fundamental requirement of the Boston Planning and Development process for all new proposed developments. In Boston, the surrounding architecture is generally masonry. To achieve design approval, developer’s architects will often design an exterior that will appear to include brick. Renderings of these development plans can be misleading if it is not made clear the method of installation of the proposed facades.
This creates a challenge for the approving agencies and stakeholders. Without specific assurances that the buildings will be built using laid-in-place masonry, these stakeholders may not realize they are in fact approving a design that will be built using what are commonly referred to as prefabricated faux brick panels. These panels do not deliver the product or community benefit which meets the goals of the stakeholders……”
“We all want construction in Boston to generate good jobs – jobs that can sustain a family and give local workers a better future. The use of faux brick panels does the exact opposite, denying local workers key pathways to the middle class. It’s a bad idea and it’s a job-killer. We are asking elected officials, impact advisory boards, and other stakeholders to say no to the usage of these materials and no to the outsourcing effect that they create…….”
https://nerej.com/the-city-of-bosto...-bad-idea-for-our-neighborhoods-by-chuck-raso
