Boston Won’t Meet Net-Zero Target Without Bolder Actions on Buildings, Report Says
Boston has fallen behind in addressing the climate crisis according to a new report that urges city leaders to expand electrification of small residential buildings and step up its coastal resiliency planning and funding agenda.
Boston Plans Seaport Flood Barrier – Without Money from Developers
Boston officials have submitted plans to state officials for a $20.5-million flood barrier that would hold back Fort Point Channel waters from inundating portions of the Seaport District during coastal storms.
New Building Rules Proposed for Boston’s ‘Inundation Area’
Rising sea levels are expected to bring new rules for new construction and retrofits to buildings in Boston’s flood-prone neighborhoods.
DRI Strategy Could Defend Boston Waterfront
Protecting Boston’s vulnerable real estate from flood damage in coming decades could require creation of new districts to collect payments from property owners, and a new cabinet-level resiliency czar and department at city hall to oversee the defense strategy.
Boston Takes Step Forward on Climate Defenses
At last, Boston appears to have a plan to protect one of its most important assets from sea level rise with more than sandbags and hope.