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Mayor Wu Announces Proposed Changes to Linkage and Inclusionary Development

On December 15, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a set of proposals to make substantial changes to the City’s Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) and the commercial Linkage Policy. The announcement also previewed the City’s intent to review proposed changes to the Article 80 permitting process with the goal of implementing clear timelines and predictability for projects.  

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NAIOP Joins Housing Coalition to Submit Amicus Brief in Affordable Housing Case

In September, NAIOP joined a coalition of housing advocates, municipalities, state agencies and real estate groups in signing onto an amicus brief in the case of Terrence Marengi Jr. & others v. 6 Forest Road LLC & Others. The brief urged the Supreme Judicial Court to uphold the bond requirements set by the lower court under new provisions of the state Zoning Act, Chapter 40A, enacted in 2021. NAIOP supports the lower court’s position that the bond requirements created for zoning appeals under the new law should apply to appeals made pursuant to Chapter 40B.

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EPA Announces Implementation of Residual Designation Authority for Stormwater Discharges in Massachusetts Watersheds

On September 14, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new efforts designed to oversee currently unregulated stormwater runoff in the watersheds of the Charles, Neponset, and Mystic Rivers.

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NAIOP ADVOCACY ALERT: Climate Bill Enacted; BPDA Implements DEI Policy; New Zoning Rules for MBTA Communities Released

NAIOP ADVOCACY ALERT: Climate Bill Enacted; BPDA Implements DEI Policy; New Zoning Rules for MBTA Communities Released Support for our Advocacy Alerts is Generously Provided By: Serlin Haley, LLP and Pierce Atwood, LLC  GOVERNOR BAKER SIGNS CLIMATE BILL This afternoon, Governor Baker signed An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind. Throughout the legislative process,…

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NAIOP Massachusetts Announces 2022 Leadership

At its Annual Meeting in December 2021, NAIOP Massachusetts, The Commercial Real Estate Development Association, elected its 2022 Officers and Directors, who include the principals of many of the region’s leading commercial real estate firms.

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COVID-19 UPDATE: MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES NEW VACCINE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN INDOOR SPACES IN CITY OF BOSTON

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On December 20, 2021, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced that starting on January 15, 2022, all individuals 12+ will be required to show proof of one dose of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter certain indoor spaces in the City of Boston. Beginning February 15, individuals 12+ will be required to show proof of full vaccination. Workers employed in these locations will also be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Children 5-11 must show proof of one dose of COVID-19 vaccination beginning March 1, and full vaccination beginning May 1.

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Critical End of Pandemic Extensions Enacted; Baker-Polito Administration Releases New Guidance for State Permits

COVID-19 Update: Baker-Polito Administration Moves Forward with Transition to Phase 4, Step 1

On June 15, the Massachusetts Legislature struck a deal and passed a final version of An Act Relative to Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency. The legislation was signed by the Governor the morning of June 16.

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Governor Baker Announces Repeal of COVID Restrictions and State of Emergency

COVID-19 Update: Baker-Polito Administration Moves Forward with Transition to Phase 4, Step 1

On May 17, Governor Baker announced that, due to positive health metrics and the wide availability of vaccines, all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted effective May 29.

Later that day, Acting Mayor Janey announced that the City of Boston will align with the state’s reopening timeline.

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Governor Baker Announces Timeline for Continued Reopening; Mayor Janey Releases Slightly Altered Timeline for Boston

COVID-19 Update: Baker-Polito Administration Moves Forward with Transition to Phase 4, Step 1

On April 27, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts will reopen some outdoor Phase 4, Step 2 industries effective May 10th and put plans in place for further reopening on May 29th and August 1st. The Administration continues to take steps to reopen the Commonwealth’s economy with public health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction.

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Statement Regarding the Recent Hate Crimes

Statement Regarding the Recent Hate Crimes

The recent hate crimes committed in Atlanta brought a conversation to the forefront for the national media– but the reality is that the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has struggled to have their voice heard since before the beginning of the pandemic.

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