Efforts to Protect Harbor from Floods Lifted by $10M Donation
With several “king tides” in the offing, a foundation is donating $10 million over the next five years to help a local lab expand its work devising defenses.
Aquarium Gets Exemption from Boston Emissions Deadline
The New England Aquarium became the first property in Boston to receive a higher emissions limit in complying with a new building emissions ordinance, after executives described the energy-hungry requirements of its Central Wharf facility and potential decarbonization costs.
Report: Downtown Boston needs $877M Flood Barrier to Survive Storms
A consulting team led by Arup recommends elevating a 1.5-mile section of waterfront from Christopher Columbus Park to Congress Street to ward off sea level rise and worsening storms.
Chiofaro’s ‘Pinnacle’ Rekindles Battle over Building Heights
The kickoff of formal review of a 865,000-square-foot office and residential tower at what developer Chiofaro Co. describes as “Boston’s front door to the world” is rekindling the battle over building heights on Boston Harbor.
Chiofaro Kicks Off Permitting for 900K SF Waterfront Tower
While lawsuits seek to block the project, The Chiofaro Cos. has formally kicked off permitting to replace its parking garage on Boston’s waterfront with an office and condo tower.
CLF Will Challenge Waterfront Developments
Conservation Law Foundation confirmed that it will file a lawsuit challenging state approval of new zoning for the Boston waterfront, potentially delaying development of two planned high-rise projects.
