Boston housing plan cuts building target, adds tax breaks as rents keep climbing

  • Boston’s housing affordability crisis persists as Mayor Michelle Wu’s administration considers new measures to support selected developments and adjusts expectations for construction in the current economy.

Boston’s housing affordability crisis is proving difficult to solve, even as Mayor Michelle Wu’s administration looks for new ways to push projects forward.

As costs stay high for renters and buyers alike, the Wu administration is weighing steps to support selected developments while also adjusting its expectations for how much can be built.

Here’s what to know

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