Boston is experiencing a set of housing challenges that require innovative solutions, according to Sheila Dillon, chief of housing for the City of Boston and director of the mayor’s office of housing. “It’s become very difficult to build new housing in Boston,” Dillon said. “Lots of people want to be here. We’re not building enough…
News, On Campus
Augustus Breaks Down Massachusetts’ Housing Crisis
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is currently in a housing crisis requiring statewide development, according to Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus.
Editorials, Opinions
You Can Force the Triple, but You Can’t Fend Off the Trouble: BC’s Housing Crisis Is Now
Last month, 2,394 incoming Boston College freshmen received an email that revealed long-awaited housing decisions. Students anxiously logged into their housing portals, wondering whether they would be placed on Newton or Upper. Many, however, were in for a rude awakening when they found three names listed next to their room numbers rather than two.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Sangiolo Champions Transparency and Need for Action in Run for 11th District Seat
Sangiolo will face Yanovsky in the Nov. 5 general election, campaigning as the 11th Middlesex congressional district’s Democratic candidate.