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The Massachusetts Turnpike. The Allston Multimodal Project is still awaiting funding after a $200 million proposal was rejected by the National Infrastructure Project Assistance Program. ISABELLA OLAND/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Allston Multimodal Project continues to push for federal funding

Charlie Johnson February 23, 2024
After a second failed attempt, the Allston Multimodal I-90 project still awaits federal funding in order to revitalize and reconfigure the neighborhood. 
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Residents voice concerns over Harvard’s development plan in Allston-Brighton

Yiling Qiu March 24, 2022
Harvard University’s construction plans in Allston have received pushback from the Allston-Brighton community.
PHOTO BY KYRA LOUIE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

EDIT: Gentrification Nation

Editors October 2, 2014

Fifty years ago, Allston was the gritty neighborhood home to a potpourri of blue-collar workers and their families. Today, Allston is the prime spot for college students looking for cheap rent and fun...

Mass. Gov. reveals plans for $25 million Allston commuter rail stop

Mass. Gov. reveals plans for $25 million Allston commuter rail stop

Drew Schwartz October 1, 2014

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick unveiled plans Tuesday to build a $25 million commuter rail stop in Allston, a project that will create jobs and improve accessibility throughout the neighborhood. West...

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