Wu Names Tech Exec as New Economic Chief
The head of an Cambridge “tough tech” incubator is headed to Boston City Hall to lead the Wu administration’s economic development strategy.
Old Laws Give City the Win in White Stadium Court Battle
The state’s highest court rejected a challenge to the city’s renovation of White Stadium to provide a home field for student athletes and the Boston Legacy women’s pro soccer team.
Reasonable Fix to Boston’s Property Tax Problem Passes Senate
A bipartisan measure passed the state Senate last week to finally give seniors in Boston a break on their property taxes, fixing a problem the city’s mayor can’t.
City: Proposed Seawalls Could Leave Major Industrial Areas Exposed
A set of draft recommendations from the federal government leave out major parts of Boston’s economy like the Flynn Marine Industrial Park, the city said Monday.
Wu Nominates Housing Developer to BPDA Board
A developer of “socially impactful” housing projects would fill a vacancy on the board created by the retirement of longtime member Ted Landsmark.
Is Boston Headed for Stagnation? Or Is This Slowdown Just Temporary?
Boston was a boomtown in the 2010s, with tower cranes dotting the skyline. That era is definitely over, and a new report makes you wonder about where we’re headed.
Report: Rent Control Would Drive Up Tax Rates 6 Percent
The typical Massachusetts house would pay $312 more per year in property taxes to offset proposed rent control’s impact on rental properties, an analysis says.
Developer Lists Downtown Block Under New Skyline Zoning
The first property to take advantage of new, tower-friendly downtown zoning has hit the market: a vacant, 7-story office building at 600 Washington St.
M&T Bank Pledges ‘Several Million’ to Boston Biz Recruitment
Tuesday’s biggest business news may have been the Spanish government’s launch of a $200 million investment fund aimed at biotech companies based here and in Spain.
Is Boston Headed for Embarrassment Thanks to Warren’s Housing Bill?
Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would single out cities, like Boston, that aren’t pulling their weight in building housing.
Wu Seeks ‘Big Picture’ Game Plan for Faneuil Hall’s Future
Calling a reinvention of Faneuil Hall Marketplace a critical piece of Boston’s downtown revitalization efforts, Mayor Michelle Wu is bringing in urban planning experts
BPDA Approves $133M Conversion in Landsmark’s Last Meeting
The Boston Planning & Development Agency board of directors approved conversion of a Downtown Crossing office building into 255 apartments in the final meeting for its longest-tenured member, Ted Landsmark.
Forgotten in Boston’s Building Bust: Tradespeople Thrown Out of Work
Thousands of union construction workers are taking part-time jobs or heading to other states thanks in part to Mayor Michelle Wu’s policies. Why doesn’t she take it more seriously?
White Stadium Project Cost Hits $135M
Boston taxpayers’ share of the White Stadium redevelopment in Roxbury for a professional soccer team is now estimated at $135 million, Mayor Michelle Wu confirmed today.
Mass. Needs Honesty About Housing Production
Maybe it’s time elected leaders should try radical honesty about what it will take to build so many homes that prices come down.
Wu Says Second Term Will Have Housing Focus, Mentions No New Plans
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu honed in on a message of “getting the basics right” as she took her oath for a second term leading the state’s largest city.
Wu, Krafts Reach $48M Soccer Stadium Accord
A soccer stadium proposed for the Everett waterfront vaulted one of the biggest obstacles to becoming reality with just hours to spare Wednesday afternoon.
Mayor Wu Missing Her Chance to Put Tax Issue to Bed
She has a chance to look magnanimous in an increasingly heated tax dispute between City Hall and office tower owners. Instead, she’s digging in.
Office Landlord Sues Boston, Claiming Inflated Assessment
A conservative legal advocacy group filed suit against the city of Boston on behalf of commercial landlords who claim they suffered retaliation for challenging inflated property tax assessments.
What This Month’s Boston Tax Fight Is Really About
Is this truly a serious effort by the Wu administration to overcome stiff opposition and get its controversial plan over a big legislative hurdle?
