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Excellent overview article about single-stair building code reform. Let's go, Massachusetts! And Boston has a city council hearing coming up on this.

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Reminder #Allston #Brighton Councilor at-Large @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social will be in the neighborhood this Friday morning for a coffee hour

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Reminder, comments due May 8. Fix the IHOP Rotary Design (SFR / North Beacon intersection). This is vital for pedestrian and bicyclist access from our #Allston #Brighton neighborhood to the river. Information, talking points, and link to write a comment letter here. actionnetwork.org/letters/say-...

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Spark Boston empowers Boston's 20-35 year-olds to be civic leaders. Hope to see #Allston #Brighton folks applying. We need you now and in the future! www.boston.gov/departments/...

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"In 2020, [Portland, OR] approved building [middle housing] on lots zoned for single family homes... A new report from the City says, it's working. 1,400 new units built in just a few years and each one is $300,000 less expensive than a typical single family home." @nbcnews.com

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Good to see AARP promoting bikes for all ages and abilities. Hope to see all of these on the streets of #Allston #Brighton!

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#Allston #Brighton is now part of the Walking City Trail with the new City on the Hills Trail. Thank you @milesperhoward.bsky.social and supporters! Let's get out walking, neighbors!

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And Boston is one of the most walkable cities in the US. Let's undo the damage we did to it by making it better still!

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Allston-Brighton Housing Action will be tabling with @brooklineforeveryone.com today, Saturday, 4/19, at Coolidge Corner near the Trader Joe's. Come by and see us!

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Interesting research re LA's real estate transfer tax, relevant for Boston. This is a good thread explaining the research with a specific recommendation to improve it.

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We like to think of parking reform and single-stair reform as the salt and pepper of infill development. That's why PRN is a proud sponsor of the 2025 National Single Stair Design Competition, which is now accepting submissions! Learn more and register: www.singlestair.com

submitted 28 days ago • 1 comment

wapo.st/3G5zNxM Mayor Hidalgo in Paris is not only making her city easier and safer to get around by bike, bus, and foot, she's dramatically reducing air pollution.

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Single stair building discussion soon to be coming to the Boston City Council, courtesy Liz Breadon et al. Though here in Massachusetts, it will need state legislative action first

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ABHA and Allston-Brighton Birders cleaned up Smith Field Playground this past weekend as part of Boston's Love Your Block. Despite the cold, wind and rain!

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This 3,500sf surface parking lot in Boston’s Fenway Neighborhood, previously enough room to park 6 cars, provided enough room for 27-units of permanently Affordable housing owned by @fenwaycdc.bsky.social.

submitted 35 days ago • 6 comments

Participate in a PAID focus group on Monday, 4/14 @ 5:30PM! @bostonregionmpo.bsky.social is organizing a focus group for adults with disabilities to discuss road safety! If you’re interested in participating, drop an email to [email protected]

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Allston-Brighton Neighborhood Housing Discussion April 10, 6-8pm, Josephine Fiorentino Community Center Hosted by Charlesview and is open to anyone in Allston Brighton to discuss our housing dilemmas. Share your housing story, fears and hopes. Register: forms.gle/mMChkpdXhwLT...

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New from reporter @meghanvolcy.bsky.social: In Greater Boston, Transit and Housing Density Should Go Hand-in-Hand, New Report Argues - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/03/27/i...

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Ditto! Bike lanes in Allston-Brighton make everyone safer!

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We need to make our streets safe in Allston-Brighton. They are becoming increasingly dangerous for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike. whdh.com/news/5-hospi...

submitted 56 days ago • 1 comment

We have an opportunity to plan for affordable mobility in Allston-Brighton this year, let's not waste it. And we need to preserve the bike and bus lanes we already have!

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If you missed it, you can find out more about us at abhousingaction.org

submitted 70 days ago • 0 comments

Great turnout at our launch party tonight! Thank you to everyone who came to talk to us and support affordable, abundant housing in Allston-Brighton!

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🔥New Housing Report Alert! The Unlocking Housing Production Commission released a new report "Building For Tomorrow" to explore solutions on how to lower housing costs in Massachusetts. Read Full Report Here: www.mass.gov/doc/building...

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How we would love to see this in Allston Brighton. We need the state legislature to get to work. www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-...

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We can’t thrive as a city just for some. We only succeed as a city for all, & that requires compromise, tradeoffs & changes to the old ways of doing things.The old ways, which gave all priority to automobiles, hurt many people both physically & economically. commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/bus-...

submitted 76 days ago • 3 comments

Allston-Brighton Community Plan update - stay tuned and let's shape a better future for AB! mailchi.mp/boston/allst...

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Help us plan new Bluebikes stations! Join us for one of our open houses to learn more: 2/25: Allston/Brighton 3/4: Fenway/Kenmore 3/6: Virtual open house boston.gov/bike-share-expansion

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Massachusetts released its Unlocking Housing Production Commission report with a series of bold policy recommendations. 🚗 eliminate min parking reqs 🏡 duplexes on all lots, quadplexes if utilities 📐 min lot size reform 🏗️ single-stair reform 💰funding incentives www.remainplaces.com/post/a-bold-...

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