Walsh Successor Should Build on His Work
As Boston Mayor Marty Walsh prepares to leave for Washington, D.C. after seven years at the helm of the state capital, he leaves a legacy his would-be successors should emulate when dealing with development.
Walsh Raised Bar on Housing Production
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s pro-housing agenda delivered benefits to the city but critics say Walsh missed opportunities to make development more equitable and address the transportation and climate change crises.
Walsh Reopens Theaters and Gyms as COVID Infections Drop
Satisfied that the most recent surge in COVID-19 cases is safely behind the city, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced gyms, movie theaters and other venues closed in December will be able to reopen Feb. 1.
Marty Walsh Gave Boston Room Flourish
Reasonable and amiable, outgoing Boston Mayor Marty Walsh never dominated the city’s political and development scenes like his predecessors. Yet he will leave as big an impact on Boston’s skyline and cityscape as any of his predecessors.
Banker & Tradesman’s Editorial Cartoon: Marty’s Relief
What’s the best thing about being named secretary of labor? Dodging a hard-fought campaign against a certain Boston city councilor.
Warren Supports Wu in Boston Mayoral Race
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a former Harvard Law School professor, took sides over the weekend in the suddenly wide open Boston mayoral contest, endorsing City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu’s campaign.
Walsh Poised to Jump to Biden Team as Labor Secretary
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has reportedly been chosen by President-elect Joe Biden to lead the U.S. Labor Department as secretary, Politico reported Wednesday afternoon,
Walsh Briefed on Boston Rollback Options
With COVID-19 cases climbing steadily and the holiday season coming, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh is keeping all options open.
Walsh: Restrictions Preferable to ‘Far Worse Situation’
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on Wednesday voiced support for Gov. Charlie Baker’s new round of pandemic-related orders and restrictions, cautioning of a “far worse situation” in the weeks or months ahead if spread of the contagious coronavirus is not curbed.
Report: Wu Tells Walsh She’s Running for Boston Mayor
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh says at-large City Councilor Michelle Wu called him to say she plans to announce a run for mayor in 2021.
Walsh Announces New $30M Affordable Housing Funding Round
The city of Boston released two requests for proposals offering approximately $30 million for affordable housing developments seeking financial support from the city.
Should Housing Advocates Look to the Suburbs?
Here’s a startling statistic that should be a cause...
Construction Resumes, but New Rules Could Delay Projects
Large-scale construction sites in Boston began reawakening this week but with new rules that could delay project completions in the first phase of Gov. Charlie Baker’s reopening plan for the Massachusetts economy.
Walsh Begins Easing Construction Moratorium
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced a gradual easing of the city’s six-week-old construction moratorium, beginning with an immediate OK to resume site preparation on essential projects as defined by the state of Massachusetts.
Walsh Promises Action on Evictions in Boston
With a new action plan announced over the weekend, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh says he hopes to reduce the number of evictions in the city by 33 percent in subsidized housing and 25 percent in private housing over the next five years.
Construction Costs, Not Profits Drive Affordability Crunch
Despite how much Boston’s two leading politicians might wish it to be so, luxury product’s large share of the housing units built in recent years cannot be blamed on a caricature of “the greedy developer.”
Boston Mayor Lobbies Legislators to Add Public Defenders to Housing Court
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh returned to Beacon Hill on Tuesday to testify before one of his former committees on a bill that would direct the state to provide low-income tenants who are facing eviction with a court-appointed attorney for the eviction proceedings.
Walsh Increases Boston’s 2030 Housing Production Target
When Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced four years ago that the city would create 53,000 new housing units by 2030, the general consensus was that it wasn’t enough, but at least it was something. But it turns out it’s really not enough – with the population of Boston now projected to reach nearly 760,000 by 2030, the mayor today announced the city will increase its housing production goal to 69,000.
Autodesk Celebrates Grand Opening Of BUILD Space In Seaport
The Autodesk Building, Innovation, Learning and Design (BUILD) Space is open for business in Boston’s Innovation and Design Building (IDB).
