Housing Shifts and Parking Policy Changes
Key Questions
What housing developments are shifting in Boston neighborhoods?
A Charlestown site at 99 is converting to 240 apartments, and a North Station lab is becoming 212 units. These changes support a development boom creating jobs.
What is the lawsuit by Boston Sand & Gravel about?
The company is suing over the proposed 705 Austin Street apartments in Charlestown, citing deadly crash risks from increased truck traffic near the site. They argue it endangers nearby areas.
What parking policy changes are being considered in Boston?
City Councilor Coletta is weighing cuts to minimum parking requirements in East Boston and Allston to boost affordability versus safety concerns. This balances housing needs amid high costs forcing seniors into roommates.
Charlestown 99 site to 240 apts; new lawsuit by Boston Sand & Gravel over 705 Austin St apts cites deadly truck risks. North Station lab to 212 units; parking mins cuts eyed (East Boston/Allston). Councilor Coletta weighs safety vs affordability; dev boom jobs.