Longtime Planning Board member Lou Bacci, 65, remembered for iconoclasm, caring (and cigars)
Cambridge officials remembered Lou Bacci in remembrances and resolutions after the longtime Planning Board member died Jan. 17 at 65.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from Feb. 2-9 about school budgets, labs that pay for homes
Public meetings this week look at License Commission litigation, school budgets, student absenteeism, reclaiming Jerry’s Pond as a public amenity, coping with MBTA red line shutdowns, replacing a hardware store space with pet care and having labs subsidize housing and retail.
Two stalled lab developments stand over reimagining of Somerville’s Davis Square
Pedestrianization, accessibility and the uncertain future posed by lab developments were some of the flashpoints of discussion as city planners introduced Davis Square residents to an updated commercial area plan.
Attend Cambridge meetings from Jan. 26-Feb. 2 about a Middle East cease-fire call, senior homes
Public meetings this week look at the return of a Middle East cease-fire resolution, bike lane installations, Lechmere Park changes and a project to put more units of affordable senior housing in the Cambridge Highlands.
Attend Somerville meetings from Jan. 26-Feb. 2 about Davis Square changes and student health
Public meetings this week look at plans to remake Davis Square, electing a leader for a task force that sets payments for institutions such as Tufts and a students’ health survey.
Compromise zoning for Somernova expansion would rein in size but still lose some ‘fab’ district
In a compromise to address a proposed a $3.3 billion redevelopment and expansion at the Somernova tech and business campus, Somerville’s mayor said she is considering adding an “innovation” category to commercial zoning.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from Jan. 19-26 about Jerry’s Pond, senior housing and charter
Public meetings this week look at the city buying the Cambridge Gas Light Co. Building near City Hall; plans to reclaim Jerry’s Pond in North Cambridge; affordable senior housing on Blanchard Road in the Cambridge Highlands; and wrapping up a review of the city’s governing documents.
A shoe seller since 1959 with lack of foot traffic? David’s is living it amid a refreshed First Street
After a successful move, David’s Shoes on First is in Cambridge to stay – at least for the foreseeable future. It’s been selling in East Cambridge since 1959.
Let’s spark more housing
Cambridge and other cities that are “pro housing” still have a serious production problem. Let’s see what tax incentives or other relief can change that.
Somerville meeting looks at ‘fab’ zoning change in ward bracing for $3.3B in work at Somernova
A public meeting this week looks at possible “fab” district zoning changes. It’s hosted in Ward Two, where $3.3 billion in work is proposed for a business complex.
