Uncategorized

Massive projects stayed a dream in 20th century Boston. Lessons from the failed ideas of the past inform a more complete understanding of the city in the 21st century.

The front lines of the short-term rental wars shift to the city of Boston.

Boston University announced its new data sciences building to be built on its Charles River campus. The cantilevered design is by KPMB of Toronto. The design is break from BU’s history of uninspiring architecture. For more details, read the source article in Architects Newspaper at the link above.

The Resilient Boston Harbor plan will build on the city’s previous resiliency schemes and protect up to 47 miles of coastland.

Despite cost overruns and tragedy, the Big Dig has become Boston’s tool in landing major real estate projects.

The British firm Scape says it wants to spend billion to build privately operated student housing in Boston. Unaffiliated with any one school, the concept is already popular in London.

Responses will be a factor in determining whether projects are approved, officials say.

Public opinion favors an at-grade highway, but the state is still considering retaining the elevated section in Allston.

Institute throws open its doors for the Greater Boston area’s fourth annual celebration of innovation.

“We’re already like a community. We can help each other. We can build each other up. We can reach out to other people.”