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Mayor Boosts Boston’s Housing Targets by 30%

Posted on Author NorthEndWaterfront.com

Mayor Walsh boosted Boston’s housing goals by 30%, now targeting 69,000 more units by the year 2030. The estimate of the city’s population growth has increased from approximately 710,000 to 760,000 by that time. Affordable and income-restricted housing will be maintained at 20% of all units, according to the news release shown below in full. Read More…
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Investor Units Eliminated in Mayor’s New Guidelines for Short-Term Rentals (Airbnb)

Posted on Author Matt Conti

After receiving harsh criticism at the Boston City Council and from neighborhood activists of the “investor unit category” in his proposed regulation of short-term rentals, Mayor Walsh filed an amended ordinance on Wednesday that would completely ban AirBnb rentals in non-owner occupied buildings. Allowance is provided for owners living in a multi-unit building for short-term rentals, up to 120 Read More…
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Edwards & Passacantilli, District 1 City Council Candidates, at North End Forum [Video]

Posted on Author Matt Conti

The two final candidates to represent District 1 (North End, Charlestown & East Boston) on the Boston City Council participated in a forum on October 12, 2017 at the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Moderated by NEWRA’s Sergeant at Arms Cheryl Delgreco, candidates Lydia Edwards and Stephen Passacantilli made opening statements followed by an extended Read More…