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City Councilors propose Boston-level Conservation Corps

Olga Benacerraf March 10, 2021

Boston City Councilors Kenzie Bok and Michelle Wu are proposing a city-level “Conservation Corps” to support Boston’s climate and sustainability goals. Modeled after the Civilian Conservation...

City Councilor At-Large and Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu. Wu said Saturday she would address public health crises in Boston by assisting underserved, isolated communities if elected. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

Michelle Wu emphasizes cooperation, intersectionality in press conference

Julia Ermi February 8, 2021
Wu said Boston’s “siloed” communities are the cause of underlying gaps in government support when it comes to housing shortages, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apartment List found in a national survey that 30 percent of renters were unable to make their January rent payments on time as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect housing affordability. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

National rent debt highlights racial inequities, Boston no exception

Ashley Soebroto January 28, 2021
The pandemic has destabilized the social and economic foundations of the world, and housing is no exception. Thirty percent of renters in the United States were unable to pay their January rent on time, according to a national survey done by the Apartment List.
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