A Backlash in Barnstable
Zoning changes designed to revitalize downtown Hyannis got immediate traction from developers proposing multifamily housing. But a leadership change on the Barnstable Town Council is driving fears of a rollback.
Some Suburbs Roll Out YIMBY Welcome Mats
Leaders in Watertown, Needham and elsewhere are looking to go above and beyond the call of the MBTA Communities law even as those in other towns are making headlines with their resistance.
Boston’s Mayor Not Giving Up on Fare-Free Buses
A trio of MBTA bus routes in Boston will continue to operate without charging fares for another two years thanks to an investment of more than $8 million from the city, Mayor Michelle Wu announced Tuesday.
Women’s Soccer Group Unveils White Stadium Revamp
Developers unveiled their plans for a $30 million revamp of Roxbury’s 10,000-seat White Stadium as the new home of Boston’s new professional women’s soccer franchise.
Watertown Plan Identifies Three Transformation Districts
Three Watertown neighborhoods are suitable for transformational development including additional multifamily housing, a draft comprehensive plan recommends.
New Owners Update 980K SF Gateway Project in Somerville
A new ownership group is making big changes to plans for a commercial development on the outskirts of Somerville’s Union Square, dropping a 330-room hotel while retaining a pair of office-lab towers.
Library Branch Resurfaces in Chinatown Housing Proposal
A parking lot in Boston’s Chinatown will be redeveloped with a new permanent Boston Public Library branch and 110 income-restricted homes under a pending proposal by the Asian CDC.
Seven-Building Redevelopment Proposed on Morrissey Boulevard
Redevelopment of a 9-acre Dorchester site would bring nearly 1.6 million square feet of office, research and multifamily housing next to another massive, life sciences-focused project.
Developer Proposes 675K SF Apartment Tower in Everett
Another high-rise apartment complex is proposed in Everett’s Commercial Triangle steps from the planned Sky Everett tower.
Stantec Combining Boston Offices with Downtown Move
Design and engineering firm Stantec will consolidate its two Boston offices and relocate to 40 Water St. in the Financial District as part of its new hybrid workplace strategy.
Why Adaptive Projects Make Financial and Environmental Sense
To reach carbon neutrality, both new and existing buildings must address operational and embodied carbon. Existing buildings represent a prime opportunity by prolonging the life of used materials and creating a venue to cut operational emissions.
A Somerville Art Hub Will Improve Charles River Water Quality
Somerville is moving forward with a project that will create an artist and agricultural hub while simultaneously addressing an inadequate stormwater system which contributes to the Charles River sewer overflows.
29-Story Tower Proposed at Boston’s Northern Gateway
A 29-story residential tower anchored by a Boston Public Market-style food hall and topped by a sky lounge and rooftop pool would rise in an industrial section of Charlestown under development plans submitted to Boston officials.
Developers Pick Master Planner for Southie Project
Stantec will design the transformation of a 9-acre stretch of South Boston’s Dorchester Avenue where the first 2.5 million-square-foot phase “On the Dot” development is proposed.
Massport Seeks Payment from L Street Station Developers
Massport will seek a payment from developers of the 1.7 million-square-foot L Street Station project, which won approval this month for 636 housing units, to remove a residential deed restriction that it holds on the 15-acre South Boston property.
Food Hall and Theater Endorsed for Nubian Square
A diverse development team will lead the 329,000-square-foot development of a 2-acre city-owned parking lot in Roxbury’s Nubian Square into a new retail and cultural hub.
Nonprofits Seek to Add 437 Apartments at JP Housing Complex
A nonprofit development team has unveiled its vision for transforming a portion of one of Boston’s public housing complexes into a mixed-income development, adding 437 apartments in seven new buildings.
Four Options for Hurley Building Redevelopment
State real estate officials are floating four redevelopment options for the Charles F. Hurley Building in Boston’s West End, ranging from partial demolition of the Modernist structure to complete demolition.
The Night’s Sleep That the Doctor Ordered
By combining research on sleep and circadian rhythms with design and technology, we think we can help people get all 40 of their well-earned winks by designing a better hotel room: The Dream Cabin.
PNF Filed for 406-Unit Project in Dorchester
Bass Realty has formally filed plans with the Boston Planning & Development Agency for a new multifamily project announced last fall.
