The state’s MBTA communities law can put local officials in a difficult spot, drafting zoning laws their communities oppose. Deborah Crossley learned that the hard way.
The rezoning is Newton’s effort to comply with the state’s new MBTA Communities housing law, which mandates denser multifamily housing near transit corridors in nearly 180 municipalities and has ignited controversy across the state.
The new building uses curtains of glass, thickly insulated walls, and specially designed ventilation systems to lower its carbon emissions by about two-thirds compared with a standard commercial building of similar scale.
Boston, a historic city in Northeast New England, holds a significant place in the country's founding. As the capital of Massachusetts, Boston boasts a
Boston, a city with a rich history and a solid link to the country's origins, is situated in Northeast New England. As Massachusetts' state capital, it boasts