As part of the end-of-session rush at the General Court this summer, significant changes were made to Massachusetts law governing... Read More »
Tag: Development
The Aging Population and the Real Estate Community
My friend, Phil, turned 60 last month. He’s one of the first among my “peer group” – the people I... Read More »
10 Things Real Estate Developers and Investors Should Know About Boston Zoning and Local Permitting
Major real estate development projects like the former Filenes site downtown and the New Balance “Boston Landing” project in Brighton... Read More »
10 Highlights of “An Act Promoting the Planning and Development of Sustainable Communities”
Support grows as Zoning Reform Law is Referred to Committee With the support of numerous environmental, housing and planning groups (along... Read More »
Statutes of Limitations on Zoning Enforcement Actions in Massachusetts
Cautious real estate purchasers or lenders always review their prospective properties for compliance with zoning regulations. In most cases, they... Read More »
Former Railroad Rights-of-Way
Many cities and towns, particularly in greater Boston, are criss-crossed with former railroad lines and rights of way, some of... Read More »
Hub and Spoke: Greater Boston Transportation Update
In June, the ULI Boston District Council issued “Hub and Spoke: Core Transit Congestion and the Future of Transit and... Read More »
Permit Extension Act Extended Once More in Massachusetts
The development community within the Commonwealth was the recipient of a welcome benefit following Governor Deval Patrick’s signature of the... Read More »
New Markets Tax Credit Update -Renewal of Popular Program Pending in Congress
The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) is a popular program, with a proven record of job creation and economic development... Read More »
LEED Certification – Worth the Cost?
Dana Developer has just acquired a coveted brownfield site in Blackacre and is planning to construct a 300,000 square foot... Read More »