Wu defends ‘consensus’ approach to street projects following city council pushback

After weeks of sharp criticism from city councilors and transit advocates over a slowdown in street infrastructure projects during her second term, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is defending her approach, saying she wants more community input and consensus.

City councilors have questioned the mayor’s approach to street infrastructure in her second term and raised alarms about an estimated $200 million in state and federal funding that’s on the line.

In an interview with WBUR on Friday, Wu said her office is “well aware” of the timelines for projects that rely on state and federal funding…

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