Lost Opportunities for Scaling ADU Construction

Massachusetts leaders hoped for a river of new, small-scale rental units after they legalized ADUs. But local red tape is constraining that flow to a stream.

Developer Seeks to Demolish Former JP Brewery

The owner of Jamaica Plain’s former Eblana Brewery is seeking permission to demolish the 19th century structure, which has been the subject of failed redevelopment and preservation attempts in recent decades.

500 Homes, Healthcare Possible at Boston Hospital Redevelopment

Approximately 500 mixed-income housing units would be constructed on the Carney Hospital campus in Dorchester under plans released this week by the 13-acre property’s development advisors.

Researcher: ADUs Hobbled by Zoning ‘Puzzle No One Can Comprehend’

Massachusetts’ accessory dwelling unit success story is being stymied by inconsistent municipal regulations, a new report from The Boston Foundation argues.

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