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City Holds Third Public Meeting on Proposed Longwood Place Redevelopment
The Boston Planning & Development Agency held its third public meeting on the proposed Longwood Place redevelopment via Zoom on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Skanska USA Commercial Development intends to redevelop Simmons University’s approximately 5.8 acre residential campus located at 305…
City Council Hearing Focuses on Citywide Rodent Infestations
Ubiquitous rodent infestations throughout Boston was the topic at hand during a City Council hearing held on Thursday, Dec. 8, at City Hall, as well as virtually. The meeting, sponsored by the City Council’s Committee on City Services and Innovation…
SELDC Again Approves Alexandra Hotel Redevelopment
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Just over three years since it was first approved, the South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) approved the redevelopment of the old Alexandra Hotel once again during its monthly hearing Tuesday, Dec. 6. The development that…
Wu Announces the Space Grant Program ToHelp Small Biz. Open New Boston Locations
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the launch of the SPACE Grant program in partnership with the Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion (OEOI). The program will identify creative ways to bring people back to major commercial…
First Night Boston Expands: Annual Celebration Returns to Copley Square, Adds Second Day
Special to the Sun First Night Boston, New England’s largest New Year’s Eve party, returns to celebrate the start of 2023 in Boston’s Back Bay. The free and family-friendly event runs from 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2022 through…
Coalition for a Truly Affordable Boston Praise Boston City Council for Unanimously Passing Resolution Calling for Immediate Action on IDP
Special to the Sun At the December 8, 2022 Boston City Council meeting, lead sponsors Councilors Kendra Lara, Ruthzee Louijeune, and Liz Breadon introduced a resolution calling for immediate action to improve the Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) to remedy Boston’s…
Latest MBTA Bus Redesign Forum Looks at Equity
By Adam Swift The MBTA’s Bus Network Redesign meets almost all standards for equity under the federal Civil Rights Act according to T officials. Last week, the MBTA held an online forum on equity implications of its proposed Bus Network…
Friends—for Different Seasons and Reasons—Make Life Better
Special to the Sun Everyone knows friends make life better. The year 2022 was made better by the incorporation of a nonprofit women’s friendship group, Chestnuts Friends Over Fifty (CFOF). It was originally conceived in 2016 by residents Martha McAllister…
Mayor Wu Files Ordinance To Establish Office of Participatory Budgeting
Mayor Michelle Wu yesterday filed an Ordinance establishing the Office of Participatory Budgeting, amending the City of Boston Code. The purpose of this office is to provide the structure necessary to enhance public engagement and direct involvement in the City’s…