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Master Plan hatched for Allston-Brighton

Greye Dunn April 12, 2021
Activists said the City Council failed to protect residents against rent hikes and gentrification.
Last week, the City of Boston announced it will distribute $30 million to projects proposed for affordable housing developments. SOFIA KOYAMA/ DFP FILE

City requests affordable housing project proposals

Isabel Contreras August 19, 2020
The City of Boston is offering about $30 million in funding to build or preserve affordable housing developments.
A street in the Boston neighborhood Jamaica Plain. Mayor Walsh announced $69.2 million in housing funds Friday, which will be used to preserve affordable housing units in the Greater Boston area. COURTESY SARAH NICHOLS VIA FLICKR

Boston rolls out major funding initiative to increase affordable housing

Allison Pirog February 11, 2020
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced Friday the largest slate of affordable housing funding for the city since he took office, totaling $69.2 million. The money will contribute to creating and preserving more than 1,000 housing units.

Libraries, fire stations might include public housing

Armand Manoukian February 6, 2018

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Friday that Boston will gauge interest in a redevelopment project that would juggle affordable housing with public areas such as libraries, community centers and fire...

Mayor Martin Walsh steps in front of a curtain to speak to the press after his second debate with mayoral candidate Tito Jackson Tuesday night. PHOTO BY BILLY BEVEVINO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Walsh, Jackson emphasize housing, racial representation in final debate

Hannah Schoenbaum October 25, 2017

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and his challenger Tito Jackson, discussed a spectrum of issues — in front of an audience of approximately 100 — under the umbrella of racial representation at the final...

Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson files a hearing order March 29 regarding the city’s decision to close two transitional housing programs for people in recovery. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The Election Issue

Till Kaeslin June 7, 2017

With the Boston municipal elections coming up in November, we at The Daily Free Press want to keep students up-to-date on all the latest election developments. Here is a run-through of this year’s...

Question 5 ENDORSEMENT: Vote 'yes' for the conservation of Boston's identity

Question 5 ENDORSEMENT: Vote ‘yes’ for the conservation of Boston’s identity

Editors November 3, 2016

Boston is a city characterized by its history. It seems that one cannot walk down a street without passing a plaque honoring historical significance. Founding fathers resided in our city and we walk the...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has made $14 million available to make housing in Boston more affordable as outlined in his “Housing a Changing City: Boston 2030” plan. PHOTO BY BRIGID KING/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mayor Walsh begins accepting bids for affordable housing

Dave Sebastian September 20, 2016

Boston will begin considering bids from developers for $14 million in funding for an affordable housing project, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced in a Thursday press release. The funding is...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh released his quarterly housing report Tuesday that revealed progress in the city’s plan to expand affordable housing. ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mayor Martin Walsh releases quarterly housing report

Kyler Sumter April 29, 2016

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh released a quarterly housing report Tuesday that stated that 565 new housing units were permitted this quarter to reach a total of 17,183 units that have been permitted or...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced $28 million in funding on Tuesday for the Boston Department of Neighborhood Development and Neighborhood Housing Trust as part of his commitment to making housing more affordable in Boston. PHOTO BY ADRIANA DIAZ/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mayor Walsh allocates $28 million towards affordable housing

Golda Fogel March 25, 2016

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Tuesday that $28 million in funding awards will go toward creating affordable housing within the City of Boston, according to a Tuesday press release. The Department...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Thursday that the city of Boston has allowed nearly 1,200 more dorm beds in 2015, setting a 15 year housing completion record. PHOTO BY MARY SCHLICHTE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston sets record for housing completion, cites universities

Julia Metjian November 3, 2015

The City of Boston set a record for new housing unit completions this year, mostly due to construction projects from universities in the area. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh spoke about the importance of...

EDIT: Living in Boston 2030

Editors October 10, 2014

Once a place where people from all economic backgrounds could find a niche, cities have become a place where only very wealthy or very poor people can find housing within their price range. Left out of...

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