Planning Chief Says Boston Should Be ‘Hard to Develop’

Kairos Shen sparred with developers over Boston’s affordable housing rules at an MIT forum, defending the city’s long-term desirability for investors.

Uncertainty Clouds Multifamily Apartment Sales

When rent control was pulled of the statewide ballot, the Greater Boston investment sales market roared back to life. Then came the spike in interest rates.

Four Development Projects Get Backing for Tax Agreements

Tax deferments designed to catalyze groundbreakings of 1,400 apartments in Charlestown and Allston-Brighton received support from the Boston Planning & Development Board.

Boston Developer Wins Motor Mart Acquisition

Related Beal says it is the new owner of Boston’s Motor Mart garage, but what will happen to the prior owner’s plans for a condo tower?

 

New Design Firm Promises New Approach

New Design Firm Promises New Approach

Haril Pandya and Aksel Solberg are leaning on AI and early involvement in projects to turn out better architecture and more growth in their new firm, SPARC.

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