In 21st century Boston, real estate values defy gravity and displacement pressures spread throughout the city – even in gritty Newmarket as long-time industrial tenants wonder whether rent hikes will force them to leave if life science uses start making inroads.
We need to make the development process as public and accessible as possible. It’s not just about where and when public meetings are held, but who is seated at the table, what language they’re speaking, and how – not if – they follow up with the community.
Boston city councilors got a chance to explore a proposed commuter rail tunnel linking North Station and South Station at a hearing Monday.
