What Keeps 115 U.S. Mayors Up at Night
Cities are increasingly on the front lines for addressing housing, climate and other challenges with less support from higher levels of government. Find out the concerns of Mayors across the U.S.
Category: Blog
Housing on the Horizon
BMRB Special Report, analyzing Boston’s recent Parcel Disposition Initiative – looks like 458 housing units will be created, along with commercial retail space and open space. All because the City sold or transferred 183 city-owned parcels.
State Falls Short on Education Aid for Boston
Under the Governors FY19 budget, the state share of the cost of Boston’s School Department operating budget will continue to be less than the year before.
Boston’s Cost for Compensated Absences
Boston’s total accumulated liability for compensated absences was $200.3M (as of 6/16) – 71% is for accumulated sick days. With a $142M sick leave liability, the City should evaluate the utility of the payment for unused sick days and seek to reduce future payouts in contract negotiations.