If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard about a state approval of the BRA’s request for an extension of its Urban Renewal Plans – here’s the reason: It would be illegal.
By Shirleykressel - 4/1/16 - 2:19 pm
As you know, the City Council (despite having lost its power to vote on extensions) voted on March 23 to approve the BRA's requested 6-year extension for the 14 expiring Urban Renewal Plans. 2016. The BRA can get a seventh year as a "minor modification" without Council approval, as it got an eleventh year for the current extension. This will no doubt be followed by another lengthy extension. Read more.
By adamg - 3/23/16 - 12:45 pm
The Boston City Council voted today to let the BRA continue to have extra powers over some 3,000 acres in the city - including the power of eminent domain.
The council voted 10-3 in favor - Councilors Tito Jackson (Roxbury), Josh Zakim (Fenway, Beacon Hill, Back Bay) and Ayanna Pressley (at large) were the opponents. Read more.
