New Construction Is Changing the ‘Student Ghetto’

Allston is a microcosm of Boston’s housing affordability dilemma, as developers target virtually every buildable parcel. But locals say the city isn’t approving the kinds of family-friendly units that would help stabilize the community.

More Housing and Offices Proposed Near Boston Landing

In the latest example of how transit upgrades are turning Allston into a development magnet, owners of a commercial building near the MBTA’s Boston Landing station are seeking approval for a large mixed-use project including 400,000 square feet of commercial space.