Hot Property: The Beck
Construction of a transit-oriented development in Haverhill recently passed a milestone with the commencement of interior fitouts for the 290-unit complex known as The Beck.
Rescuing Stranded Assets in Gateway Cities
Robert Delhome Founder and president, Charter...
Healey Starts Legislative Push with Housing-Related Bonding Bill
Saying she wants her administration to be known as one “driving economic development,” growth and opportunity, Gov. Maura Healey said she will put a $987 million “immediate needs” bond bill for housing and economic development programs before the legislature soon.
To Curb NIMBY Towns, Baker Must Plan a Campaign
Gov. Charlie Baker needs to start to make more aggressive use of the bully pulpit to explain exactly why all this new housing – and the zoning reform needed to build it – is absolutely essential. Especially if he wants to preserve his legacy.
Advocates, Scholars Praise Draft Transit Zoning Rules
The draft guidelines are less than 72 hours old, but already housing advocates and scholars are calling rules implementing a year-old transit-oriented zoning law a major victory in the fight against Massachusetts’ housing crisis.
Rockland, Abington Look to Lead Housing Developers to Water
The barriers to creating new affordable housing can be numerous, from zoning and density restrictions to limited funding and NIMBYism. With the help of state funding, two communities south of Boston hope to address a housing obstacle that might be less obvious: Water.
A Business-Friendly Strategy Delivers Results
Instead of providing potential developments with a series of hurdles to overcome, as mayor of Malden I have worked to create an atmosphere where city professionals look at projects to find a way to make them win/win opportunities while also protecting the city’s assets and resources.
State Launches One-Stop Website for Economic Development Applications
For-profit and nonprofit developers looking to use any of 10 state grant programs as part of their financing packages will now be able to find them all in the same place.
A Harder Line on Housing Production?
A new analysis shows what’s at stake under Massachusetts’ transit-oriented zoning reform, potentially opening up nearly 31,000 acres near MBTA stations in Greater Boston for multifamily development.
State Gives $400K for Traffic Fixes to Help Newton Project
While Newton residents get ready to vote on March 3 whether to reverse their city councilors’ approval of a large development along traffic-clogged Needham Street, the Baker administration this week announced a $396,500 grant to the city to pay for two key traffic fixes in the area.
Planning for a Changing Climate is a Shared Responsibility
Addressing climate change through mitigation and adaptation will require massive amounts of funding and collaboration between federal, state, local, private and philanthropic entities.
‘Hub of Lower Cape’ Gets Lift with Infrastructure Grant
The town of Orleans plans to use a new state infrastructure grant to completely rebuild its Main Street, a project that Sen. Julian Cyr says will make “the hub of the Lower Cape” safer and easier to navigate for walkers and bicyclists.
Ash Confident Lawmakers Will Agree on Economic Development Bill
With funds dwindling in some accounts and a $666 million bill that would replenish them still before a Senate committee on the day of a new legislative deadline, the state’s economic development chief said Tuesday he is not concerned.
Revere Housing And Hotel Project Awarded $3.6M
A $3.6 million MassWorks infrastructure grant will go toward a $90 million hotel and residential complex near Revere’s Beachmont MBTA station.
Lynn Waterfront Development Gets State Funding
A $1.2 million state infrastructure grant will advance prospects for a 348-unit apartment complex at the former Beacon Chevrolet dealership property in Lynn.
Wrentham’s Ledgeview Development Gets State Aid For Waterworks
The town of Wrentham will receive a MassWorks grant from the state to help construct infrastructure for a large mixed-use development.
Jackson Square Redevelopment Sparked With $3.4M State Grant
Boston’s Jackson Square received a $3.4 million commitment from the Baker administration on Monday to support a 144-unit housing development that will include 72 affordable apartments and 2,400 square feet of retail space.
Haverhill Scores Nearly $9M To Aid Riverfront Development
The Baker administration on Wednesday announced $8.98 million in funding to support a riverfront development in Haverhill, the biggest MassWorks award so far this year.
