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‘Selfie booth’ travels city in search of views
BOSTON – Passersby in downtown Boston Monday stopped to chat and take a self portrait with a futuristic backdrop, courtesy of City Hall.…
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Boston planners tap commuters to shape ideas for 2030
BOSTON – Every work day, Fort Hill resident Juan Ramos makes his way to his desk at the Union of Concerned Scientists in…
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Housing developments from Brighton to Southie win approval
BOSTON – The Hub's planning agency approved six projects Thursday that will create hundreds of residences, including 88 set aside as…
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BRA wins 6 more years for urban renewal in Council vote
BOSTON – The Boston City Council approved a six-year extension of the Boston Redevelopment Authority's urban renewal tools to develop…
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How urban renewal drives Boston’s 21st century feel
BOSTON – From the razing of the West End in the 1950s to the more recent Big Dig, Boston's urban renewal…
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Boston cites data for improving traffic flow, snow cleanup
BOSTON – City Hall cited data collection and analysis for significantly improving traffic flow in some congested areas and better snow cleanup in…
