Amy DainIn praise of downtowns, Main StreetsTo give them a boost, end policies that codify car worshipJun 27, 2021Jun 27, 2021
Amy DainA Six-City Center on the Mystic and Malden RiversQUICK QUIZ: What is the biggest growth district in Massachusetts outside of the city of Boston right now?Apr 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021
Amy DainThe Character of Boston’s SuburbsThis story appeared in WBUR’s Cognoscenti.Aug 30, 2020Aug 30, 2020
Amy DainGreater Boston’s Architecture, Pretty in PinkHere’s a slide show to honor buildings that are dressed down — or dressed up quirky.Jan 29, 2020Jan 29, 2020
Amy DainMoving on from car-as-king development, and going retro with parking[This story also appears in CommonWealth Magazine.]Nov 23, 2019Nov 23, 2019
Amy DainGreater Boston needs a mayor for Route 128There has been a lot of press about Greater Boston’s housing shortage and growth pains. The suburbs are over-restricting development. Home…Nov 13, 2019Nov 13, 2019
Amy DainDay Trips in Greater BostonI’ve been touring Greater Boston with my kids, and here are some of my favorite excursions. Some are off-the-beaten-path, and many reflect…Nov 13, 2019Nov 13, 2019
Amy DainGhosts, swings, and zoning[This story also appears on Commonwealth Magazine: https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/zoning-the-good-and-the-bad/]Nov 3, 2019Nov 3, 2019
Amy DainZoning for accessory dwelling unitsFor decades, housing advocates have been recommending that the cities and towns allow for the owners of single family houses to add…Oct 8, 2019Oct 8, 2019
Amy DainProving Ground for Aspiring City Builders, at Mystic + MaldenGreater Boston is adding jobs and population, but not enough housing, and too much traffic. How do we accommodate development to improve…Oct 6, 2019Oct 6, 2019
