City of Boston
Update
03/09/23
Boston City Council Passes BPDA Restructuring and Rent Control Bills, Both Head to State House
The Boston City Council has passed two of Mayor Wu's major legislations re-establishing rent control in the city and restructuring the Boston Planning & Development Agency, with the bills now headed to Beacon Hill for final approvals. The two measures aim to shift project approvals and community development within Boston directly to City Hall and cap annual rent hikes to 10% during periods of inflation based on the consumer price index.