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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...

After three weeks of deliberation, the Boston Redevelopment Authority announced its approval of a new high-rise apartment building to be built in the West End. PHOTO BY NICOLAS TEPPER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BRA approves 44-story West End tower proposal

Oriana Durand February 17, 2016

After years of negotiations, the Boston Redevelopment Authority approved a project proposal by Equity Residential Thursday to renovate the Garden Garage into a one-building apartment residence, according...

The Government Center Garage is set to be demolished to create space for an office tower and apartment building as part of a $1.5 billion dollar renovation project led by the National Real Estate Advisors and The HYM Investment Group, LLC. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Government Center Garage redevelopment moves forward

Monika Nayak January 22, 2016

Following years of planning, the City of Boston approved Monday the advancement of the Government Center Garage redevelopment design. HYM Investment Group, a real estate development company, is working...

The Boston Redevelopment Authority will fund Fenway Park beautification projects through nonprofit donations. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Nonprofits to receive grants for beautification efforts in Fenway area

Joseph Martorana October 16, 2015

The Boston Redevelopment Authority is seeking applications from various nonprofit organizations to work on beautification efforts related to the  Fenway Park Demonstration Project. “Boston is going...

The Harvard Business School has filed plans for two new buildings on its Allston campus: one that will involve demolishing Burden Hall and building on the side of the structure, and the other on a parking lot near Western Avenue. PHOTO BY RACHEL MCLEAN/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Harvard University continues expansion into Allston

Alejandra Jimenez October 8, 2015

Despite its main campus’ location across the Charles River in Cambridge, Harvard University is seeking to expand its Allston-based Harvard Business School, adding to the sports fields and academic...

One Boston Day commemorates strength, encourages kindness

One Boston Day commemorates strength, encourages kindness

Samantha J. Gross April 21, 2015

[mediagrid cat="20371"] On the two-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, the City of Boston held the first-ever One Boston Day, a tradition introduced by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh in a March...

The Board of Directors for the Boston Redevelopment Authority approved five development proposals at a meeting Friday, including new apartment units in Brighton. PHOTO BY MARY SCHLICHTE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BRA approves renovated apartment building at 1505 Commonwealth Ave

Chris Fergus March 19, 2015

Partners Properties LLC, an Allston real estate agency, will renovate an underused five-story building into an 80-unit Brighton apartment complex at 1505 Commonwealth Ave., according to a Friday press...

The Boston Redevelopment Authority will test a pilot program to award funds to large development projects by releasing a portion of community benefits from the D Street Hotel project. PHOTO BY WILLA RUSOWICZ-ORAZEM/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BRA to allocate funds to large community projects

Christy Osler March 2, 2015

The Boston Redevelopment Authority announced Wednesday a pilot program for allocating discretionary funds to large development projects with community benefits. The program will allow applicants to...

The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District installed pedestrian wayfinding pillars along Winter and Summer streets as part of an initiative to make the area easier to navigate. PHOTO BY L.E. CHARLES/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Wayfinding kiosks installed in Downtown Crossing to guide pedestrians

Paige Smith February 24, 2015

In a collaboration between the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District, the Boston Redevelopment Authority and two design firms, several wayfinding kiosks were placed in Boston’s Downtown Crossing...

1 week before Boston Marathon, free counseling offered to residents

Daily Free Press Admin April 13, 2014

With the 2014 Boston Marathon approaching, the Boston Public Health Commission will be offering free counseling services to those who may be struggling with residual emotions provoked by the anniversary...

BPHS proposes closing sole public methadone clinic

Daily Free Press Admin April 8, 2014

After Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick declared a public health emergency on March 27 for a sudden increase in opioid use, the Boston Public Health Commission is proposing to close the only public methadone...

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