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Downtown View: How High Is Our Status
Karen is taking her first break since beginning to write in this space. She is offering some of her most remarked-upon columns for you to enjoy again. How high is our status (first published in May, 2011) Recently, in another part of the country, I found myself in an unusual conversation. One person told us Read More…
Notable News: Ravo Sweeper, Senate Endorsements, $3,000 Rent, Urban Renewal Deadline!
The North End / Waterfront of Boston is moving faster than ever, with rent prices on the rise, a special election for Senate, urban renewal powers on the hook for the BRA, and even a new street sweeper! This weeks compilation of articles is posted below: Compact new sweeper makes debut on Boston streets Hanover Street in Read More…
Downtown View: Class Divides?
A few weeks ago I took the T over to Prudential Center. I wanted to check out Eataly, since I’d heard so much about it. Was it really a sign that tradition-bound Boston can handle the latest, greatest retail concept? Would it finally make the Pru cool? Would it edge out the North End as Read More…




