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Mayor Wu Announces Katharine Lusk as Executive Director of Planning Advisory Council

Katharine Lusk

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Thrilled to share some personal news: I have joined

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and many others in building a greener, healthier, more equitable & even more vibrant Boston

boston.gov

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced Katharine Lusk as the inaugural Executive Director of the Planning Advisory Council, which was created by an Executive Order signed by Mayor Wu in January and will...

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(((Matthew Lewis))) progressive federalism SOS

@mateosfo

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Congestion pricing is fair to all sides, the people causing the congestion pay for it and the people who don’t cause it, don’t. any questions or can we move on to the next lesson

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Governor Phil Murphy

@GovMurphy

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Today’s decision by @USDOT to allow New York’s congestion pricing plan to move forward is unfair and ill-advised. I support congestion pricing conceptually, but it must be fair to all sides. Placing an unjustified financial burden on hardworking New Jersey commuters is wrong.

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Feds Give MTA Final Blessing To Congestion Pricing “Congestion pricing is a generational opportunity to make it easier for people to get around in, and get to, the CBD by reducing traffic and funding improvements to the public transit system.” 📍 NYC

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Federal Government Gives MTA Final Blessing To Congestion Pricing

The FWHA announced today that the MTA’s environmental assessment for congestion pricing has passed its latest test and received a letter of sufficiency from the federal government, Streetsblo…

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Applying

new "Residensity" tool, that's nearly 6,000 units of housing within a 15-minute walk of a central point in Downtown Salem.

@googlemaps

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A new

feature allows you to explore what's within a 15 minute walk of your current location.

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“I believe Salem's best days are ahead of us -- and I'm ready to keep working to lead us there.” On May 16th, please vote

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for Mayor of Salem and keep Salem moving forward! 🗳️ Pangalloforsalem.com

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Abby Barbara

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this is an aspect i dont think we talk about enough - right now there is one (1) one-bedroom for rent on my street (for $4200, of course), and 2 on the street next over. even fabulously wealthy people can't move here because *there's nowhere to move to*

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Home ownership is now increasingly out of reach for many pushing potential home buyers back into a Greater Boston rental market that is extremely out of kilter with an unhealthy - 1% vacancy rate. We need to address our regions housing supply crisis NOW. boston.com/real-estate/re

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Candidate for Mayor centers his entire campaign on eliminating safe routes for residents to get around the City by bike and on foot… Has no actual plan for addressing traffic… Sends out this propaganda to voters ahead of Election Day.

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Along Green Line Extension, bidding wars over rentals pick up speed

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Home ownership is now increasingly out of reach for many pushing potential home buyers back into a Greater Boston rental market that is extremely out of kilter with an unhealthy - 1% vacancy rate. We need to address our regions housing supply crisis NOW.

boston.com

'We had put it on the market at $2,450 ... and accepted an offer of $2,700 a month.'

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May 5

“Paul Revere’s Lanterns Not Needed This Time As British Soldiers Just Live Tweet Their Location”

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UK Consulate Boston

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The British are here for the #Coronation of a new King!

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"In just the three [open streets] events that we had last year... all of [the small businesses] experienced an increase in sales, between 10% and 50% on average." 📍 Open Streets Boston

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Exclusionary and entitled: Dublin study exemplifies affordable housing concerns across suburbs

“Historically, people have chosen suburbs because they are exclusionary. And because of that, there’s a bit of entitlement. “They consider it their right to control land use.””

dispatch.com

“Dublin and New Albany, they’re not opposed to diversity as long as it’s not economic diversity," one expert said.

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universalhub.com/2023/dog-owner

"Residents and small business owners have been eager for four-legged family members to be able to enjoy our outdoor spaces too, so we’re happy to make this regulatory change allowing dogs on outdoor patios and beer gardens." 🐶 -

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Build $5 billion worth of new mixed-use housing in walkable, amenity rich, transit oriented neighborhoods and invest $5 billion into enhancing area public transit service.

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Brendan Wallace

@BrendanFWallace

If you were given $10 billion to spend on climate, how would you use it effectively?

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The Pew Trusts

@pewtrusts

What happens to rents when new homes are added? Research shows it can reduce competition for housing—and slow rent growth. See the data: pew.org/41eWa9v

Bar chart showing rent growth change in comparison to the percentage of increase in homes from 2017-2023.

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The Laneway Project

@lanewayproject

What could YOUR underutilized space turn into in YOUR city? #LoveTheLaneways

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Montreal installed 40 outdoor coworking spaces in neighborhoods across the City complete with free WiFi and charging. A great way to activate the streetscape while providing new community third spaces and drawing daytime activity back into commercial districts.

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Montreal installed 40 outdoor coworking spaces in neighborhoods across the City complete with free WiFi and charging. A great way to activate the streetscape while providing new community third spaces and drawing daytime activity back into commercial districts.

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Enrique José Pepén

@EnriquePepen

It was such a success we are expanding to East Boston and Allston! #OpenStreets

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"In just the three [open streets] events that we had last year... all of [the small businesses] experienced an increase in sales, between 10% and 50% on average."

Open Streets Boston

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"In just the three [open streets] events that we had last year... all of [the small businesses] experienced an increase in sales, between 10% and 50% on average." 📍 Open Streets Boston

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Burhan Azeem, Cambridge City Councillor

@realBurhanAzeem

Housing is popular in every community!

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Big wins for the pro-housing movement in Brookline yesterday as 100% of @Bline4Everyone endorsed Town Meeting incumbents won reelection and 24 new pro housing voices will join them ahead of critical MBTA Communities rezoning votes this fall. twitter.com/Bline4Everyone…

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Big wins for the pro-housing movement in Brookline yesterday as 100% of

@Bline4Everyone

endorsed Town Meeting incumbents won reelection and 24 new pro housing voices will join them ahead of critical MBTA Communities rezoning votes this fall.

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Brookline for Everyone

@Bline4Everyone

We're very excited that there will be 24 new pro-housing voices at Town Meeting, along with the many B4E endorsed incumbents. Plenty of work ahead of us as we work toward MBTA Communities compliance in 2023, and more efforts to tackle housing affordability at all income levels.

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Oh captain, my captain 🫡

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Robert Garcia

@RobertGarcia

Next week, I’m submitting a bill to the U.S. House that eliminates parking minimums across the country in transit rich zones. We are in a housing crisis and eliminating parking requirements lowers costs to build. It’s good housing, climate & transit policy. Stay tuned.

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New Houston Law Requires 10 Parking Spaces For Every Parking Space

"For too long we’ve stood by and watched as historic parts of our beautiful city stood in the way of more and more parking spaces."

theonion.com

HOUSTON—After the measure was fast-tracked through the city council, a new zoning law went into effect this week that requires all developers in Houston to put in 10 additional parking spaces for...

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Montreal to make 10 commercial arteries pedestrian-only streets this summer

Montreal To Make 10 Commercial Arteries Pedestrian-Only Streets This Summer “Pedestrian streets have become a signature of the Montreal summer and a symbol of the dynamism of our commercial arteries." -

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🥳8.3 km (5.2 mi) of open streets

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Five Boston streets to transform into pedestrian paradise for 2023 Open Streets events - The Boston...

“Our streets are more than places to just get from A to B, these are our largest shared spaces. They are where we can come together to spend time with family & friends, meet new neighbors, enjoy a safe, fun environment for walking, biking, or recreation.”

bostonglobe.com

The Boston Open Streets program is expanding this year from three to five Open Streets events and will include the neighborhoods of Allston-Brighton and East Boston.

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Return of the child-friendly city? How social movements are changing European urban areas

“Half a century after the Stop de Kindermoord movement, we are witnessing another wave of civic activity sweeping across the globe but especially in Europe… The campaigners want systemic change, not awareness campaigns on road safety.”

theconversation.com

Urban development and social norms concerning childhood have led European cities to a situation where public spaces are no more spaces for children and young people.

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So many open streets days this year I missed one! 🎉 ✅ August 19: Harvard Ave. & Brighton Ave. (Allston-Brighton)

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Rémi Francoeur

@RemiFrancoeur1

La ville de Boston fait un pas de plus vers l'aménagement de certaines de ses rues principales en rues piétonnes pour l'été. Un jour par semaine. 🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏽👩🏽‍🦯👩🏻‍🦽 C'est un bon début qui mérite d'être reconnu pour le progrès dans une ville connue pour ses chauffeurs agressifs (MassHoles).

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BREAKING: Boston’s Newbury Street to be open to pedestrians every Sunday from July 2nd through October 15!

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2023 Neighborhood Open Streets; ✅June 25: Centre Street (Jamaica Plain) ✅July 15: Blue Hill Ave. (Roxbury) ✅September 17: Dorchester Ave. (Dorchester) ✅October 15: Meridian Street & Bennington Street (East Boston)

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BREAKING: Boston’s Newbury Street to be open to pedestrians every Sunday from July 2nd through October 15!

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State Rep.

, who is also Vice Chair of our School Committee, is a champion for public education, equity, and a vibrant and affordable city. I’m grateful for his support and I look forward to working in partnership with him to keep #SalemMA moving forward! #mapoli

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Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie | Du stationnement tarifé selon la taille et le type de l’auto cet été

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Paid Parking According To The Size And Type Of Car This Summer "A Montreal borough is announcing that starting this summer, the pricing for parking permits on its territory will be based on the type of vehicle and its net weight."

@LP_LaPresse

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Un arrondissement de Montréal annonce qu’à compter de cet été, la tarification des vignettes de stationnement sur son territoire sera basée sur le type de véhicule et sa masse nette.

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Bobby Fijan

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We need new capital funding models for ground-up development Even if you didn't have to buy the land, the architectural, engineering and legal costs of a cheap 20-unit apartment job would be $250K+ before you get a loan That money is 100% at risk for the developer personally

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Sean Sweeney

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One of the downsides of the real estate development business is the loss of pre-development, or pursuit costs. Developers pay for all the costs to bring a project to life prior to closing on a construction loan. These costs are "at risk" meaning they are sunk costs if the… Show more

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“I don't think people are going to switch over to bikes because it's good for them or because it's politically correct. They're going to do it because it gets them from A to B faster.” - David Byrne 🚲 📷 Getty Images #MetGala

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So important to empower local real estate developers who build up local entrepreneurs and support local wealth building initiatives and jobs while providing great new amenities to the community. A great example in the work

@daveseeburger

and his team are doing in Houston.

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Dave Seeburger

@daveseeburger

Walkable urban neighborhoods need great local tenants. Attracting them is not easy. In addition to being rooted in the community, you must offer the right type of space and lease for that tenant. Here’s some lease structures we use…

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It’s opening day for outdoor dining in Boston, but the patios are just beginning to sprout - The...

"I’ve always been a proponent of pedestrian access and people-friendly infrastructure. I’d rather have 30 people enjoying a beautiful night outdoors than two parking spaces." - Boston Chef & Restaurant Owner Michael Serpa

bostonglobe.com

May 1 marks the start of Boston’s fourth summer of expanded outdoor dining, though around 200 restaurants still have applications, and the North End remains mostly off limits.

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Montréal

@Montreal

We’re a city that LOVES to be outside. ☀️

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Montreal installed 40 outdoor coworking spaces in neighborhoods across the City complete with free WiFi and charging. A great way to activate the streetscape while providing new community third spaces and drawing daytime activity back into commercial districts.

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