Nubian Square businesses damaged in 6“We may have identified some space where some of the businesses can temporarily relocate,” Donald Wright, interim chief of economic opportunity and inclusion under Mayor Michelle Wu said in an interview Wednesday.The Boston Globe6d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyMichelle Wunubian square fire aftermath
Wu’s modest assistance to developers is a good first stepMayor Michelle Wu’s abatements are a welcome sign that the city is willing to use the tools at its disposal to get more cranes in the sky.The Boston Globe13d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyMichelle Wuboston housing market plan
Urban designer Alex Krieger’s new book highlights immigrant experienceMichelle Wu talks up housing at the Chamber; Beacon Bank gets new CEO; T.A. Demoulas scores Emerging Leader Award; Staples adds “Hard Button” to its toolbox.The Boston Globe15d agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildMichelle Wuboston housing crisis
Federal transit officials end direct oversight for T safety lapsesIn 2022, federal investigators issued a scathing report about the MBTA, concluding the transit system was understaffed and poorly maintained.The Boston Globe19d agoWhole story →Buildmbta safety oversight ended
Real estate consultant Taidgh McClory joins Massport boardMcClory has been appointed by Governor Maura Healey to be the port authority’s newest board member.The Boston Globe1mo agoWhole story →BuildMaura Healeymassport board appointment
Markey and Pressley’s fare-free transit plan falls shortEd Markey and Ayanna Pressley should reframe their fare-free transit bill as a $25 billion investment in faster, more reliable service.The Boston Globe2mo agoWhole story →BuildEconomyAyanna Pressleyfreedom to move act proposal
Democratic socialism or pragmatism? Smiley, Morales present different visions in TV debateMayor Brett Smiley is seeking a second term leading Rhode Island’s largest city, but faces a spirited primary challenge from the left in former state Representative David MoralesThe Boston Globe3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildBrett Smileyprovidence mayoral debate
Housing bill Trump refrained from signing highlighted in N.H.Senator Maggie Hassan and Representative Chris Pappas circled up with stakeholders to tout the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — a proposal President Trump tried to turn into a bargaining chip.The Boston Globe3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildChris Pappashousing bill standoff
