The City Upon a Hill
Saving Ground Floor Retail in Boston’s Historic Districts
Everyone loves charming historic storefronts with cozy apartments above. It’s a big part of why people gravitate to traditional urbanism. This is what Charles Street, corner stores in the North End, and Jane Jacobs’ Greenwich Village are all about. It’s nice being able to pop out of your home and have quick access to goods and…
Accessory Dwelling Units in Boston
One major topic I want to explore is “missing middle” housing in the Boston area. The term was coined by Congress for the New Urbanism member Daniel Parolek to describe the typologies in between single family houses and double loaded corridor midrise apartment buildings. This includes duplexes, triple deckers, quads, townhouses, live/work buildings, etc. These…
The City of Boston Should Shovel Your Sidewalk
It’s winter in Boston. The sun barely shines, your body tenses up every time you walk outside in the cold, and the storms can be terrible. Luckily, the brownstones look nice dusted with snow. So I want to kick off this blog with something I think everyone can get behind – the city clearing your…
Introduction
Hello, I’m Will, and welcome to my blog. I started this site after years of complaining about urbanism, architecture, real estate, and transportation in Boston. I wanted a better way to collect and communicate my thoughts, and hopefully start some constructive discussions. Ultimately, I am advocating for policies that will make Boston a better city.…
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