Tax Breaks for 3 Stalled Allston Housing Projects

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Mayor Proposes Tax Breaks for Stalled Housing Projects, Three in Allston/Brighton

Mayor Wu announced a plan to provide $31.5 million in long-term tax breaks for four housing projects that have city approval but remain stalled. Three of the projects are in Allston and Brighton, aimed at breaking through financing hurdles that have delayed construction.

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Arrows in Action Plays Brighton Music Hall Tonight

Pop-rock trio Arrows in Action performs at Brighton Music Hall with doors opening at 6:00 p.m., joined by Good Boy Daisy and Instant Crush.

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Virtual Homebuying 101 Class Starts Tonight

Allston Brighton CDC and Metro Credit Union host the first session of a three-part virtual Homebuying 101 class from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Zoom.

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Green Line B Branch Shutdowns Affect Allston This Month

Green Line service from Government Center to Babcock Street in Allston closes weekends of September 19–20 and September 26 through October 4 for maintenance, with shuttle buses replacing trains.

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Councilor Proposes Zoning Ban on Data Centers in Boston

City Councilor Miniard Culpepper introduced a zoning amendment to prohibit commercial data centers citywide, citing strain on electrical grids, water, and sewer systems.

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Harvard Installs Structural Steel Mockup for Pritzker Hall in Allston

Harvard Construction Mitigation announced that structural support steel installation begins the week of September 14 for a yearlong architectural mockup of Pritzker Hall at 114 Western Avenue in North Allston.

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Harvard Finishes Sidewalk and ART Center Work at 175 North Harvard

Harvard University reported the reopening of South Campus Drive to one-way traffic as crews finalize green roofs, light poles, and track-side sidewalk paving for the new American Repertory Theater and housing complex.

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