Wu Defends Tax Policy to Business Group
Mayor Michelle Wu defended Boston’s tax policies and rejected budget cuts as economic development strategy in a speech to business executives today.
Streamline Approvals to Build More Housing, Boston Survey Finds
Boston needs to further streamline its permitting to accelerate housing development and fight displacement, according to comments received in response to the city’s first-ever anti-displacement plan.
Boston Planning Chief Has More Questions for Developer
A housing developer won a recent legal victory over a lengthy review of a 204-unit apartment complex in Hyde Park, but the Boston Planning & Development Agency has more questions.
Judge Says BPDA Overstepped Power in Holding Up Development
A state Land Court judge ordered Boston officials to reconsider a 204-unit housing development in Hyde Park that’s been unable to win approval since 2021, despite complying with zoning.
Councilor Says Article 80 Changes Could Tie City’s Hands
The biggest proposed changes in Boston’s development reviews since 1996 attracted pointed questions from city councilors including whether they would safeguard neighborhoods from undesirable projects.
