Boston’s neighborhoods have no officially-defined boundaries.  In order to sort census data by neighborhood, we have used a combination of ZIP codes and zoning boundaries to define each neighborhood’s borders. While the neighborhoods the BRA has mapped out for census number ...

“E+”initiative to introduce environmentally friendly, energy producing homes to Boston neighborhoods Check out the video from the event Mayor Menino announced that Boston, already a national leader in green building, will launch the Energy Positive “E+” Green Building Demonstration...

Boston Census: Changes from 2000 to 2010 Boston is GROWING! Boston’s population is 617,594 residents, a 4.8% increase over the 2000 census or 28,453 people. Comparatively, Boston’s population grew by 14,858 between 1990 and 2000, or 2.6%. This marks the first time since the 1970s that...

Boston Census: Maps & Data Boston is GROWING! Boston’s population is 617,594 residents, a 4.8% increase over the 2000 census or 28,453 people. Comparatively, Boston’s population grew by 14,858 between 1990 and 2000, or 2.6%. This marks the first time since the 1970s that Boston’s...

John Palmieri Announces he is Stepping Down from BRA Post Director who led Authority Through the Recession will Depart to Pursue New Challenges The Boston Redevelopment Authority today announced that John F. Palmieri has submitted his resignation.  He will remain in his position, at least...

Leading healthcare technology company moves headquarters bringing 200 jobs to historic building on Lincoln Street to accommodate its rapid expansion Mayor Thomas M. Menino welcomes leading healthcare technology company NaviNet to Boston, bringing over marking one of the largest business...

A Guide to Boston’s Neighborhoods: 14 do-it-yourself walking tours of Boston’s Neighborhoods Cities are best visited on foot; Boston is one of the best places to do just that. “America’s Walking City” is compact, relatively flat and pedestrian in scale. Especially targeted to city...

Boston’s Complete Streets Initiative: Design Guidelines for Multimodal, Green and Smart Public Spaces “The car is no longer the king in Boston.” With these words, in fall 2009, Mayor Thomas M. Menino ushered in a new era of street design in the City of Boston. Come hear...

Mayor Menino Announces Boston Population Continues to Grow “I am proud to see Boston’s population continue to grow,” Mayor Menino said.  “Our City continues to be a vibrant and attractive place live, work and raise a family.  As we continue to innovate and bring new jobs to our...

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