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- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/13/25
- 03/13/2025
- 90 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Boston Public Improvement Commission approved the development of new affordable housing units in the city, addressing a critical need for more accessible housing options. The decision came during a meeting where public concerns about the project’s potential impact on local traffic and infrastructure were raised.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/13/25
- 03/14/2025
- 198 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Boston Planning and Development Board meeting focused on significant urban development initiatives, with Harvard University’s Institutional Master Plan (IMP) for the Allston campus taking center stage. The proposed plan, spanning from 2025 to 2035, includes six institutional projects, emphasizing community engagement, sustainability, and urban integration. Alongside this, the Board discussed multiple affordable housing projects and urban planning strategies aimed at enhancing community accessibility and involvement.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/12/25
- 03/12/2025
- 25 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to promote residential development, the Boston Zoning Commission approved a text amendment changing residential uses from a conditional to an allowed status in the Bullfinch Triangle District. The amendment, supported by the planning department and championed by City Councilor Sharon Durkin, aims to streamline the development process, facilitating the conversion of underutilized buildings into housing units and aligning zoning regulations with the district’s evolving character.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/12/25
- 03/13/2025
- 101 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Disability Commission Advisory Board meeting centered on flood mitigation efforts and the revival of the E-bike incentive program. The meeting featured presentations and discussions on green infrastructure plans to address urban flooding and the reintroduction of financial incentives for electric bike purchases, aimed at seniors, residents with disabilities, and low-income individuals.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/12/25
- 03/12/2025
- 132 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Boston City Council meeting, the council passed a resolution affirming Boston as a sanctuary city for transgender persons and the broader LGBTQIA+ community, amidst escalating national tensions and local advocacy for transgender rights. The resolution, introduced by a council member, was positioned as a necessary step in a broader campaign for safety and recognition of marginalized communities.
