City council President Michael Flaherty asks mayor to take Fan Pier land by eminent domain Whoa. Guess I’m not the only one thinking about the powers of eminent domain. From the Globe: Boston City Council President Michael Flaherty said yesterday that Mayor...
Menino threatens fan Pier permits There are two large parcels of land down in the Seaport District – one area is controlled by the Pritzker family and the other by Frank McCourt, previously the owner of the Boston Red Sox, now owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers...
Boston sampler – Progress on the South Boston Waterfront Things are happening on the waterfront. By Steve Bailey, Boston Globe It is a mistake to think progress is not happening on the South Boston Waterfront. The latest evidence: A key site just across from the...
Make way for condos – new condo construction projects announced for downtown Boston Two new condo projects were recently announced for the downtown, financial district area of Boston. The “South Street Condominiums” are not to be confused with the...
New rooms with a view – East Boston is redeveloped Whoa. check the bottom paragraph. Yes, the plans by the two developers definitely do differ, widely. By Christine MacDonald, Boston Globe The rotting piers in the long shadow of the Tobin Bridge are a gathering spot...
BRA approves plan for Basilica Court Boston Business Journal The Boston Redevelopment Authority approved a plan to convert a Mission Hill school to housing and to demolish a neighboring church hall and convent to make room for two residential buildings. When...