Amy DainIn praise of downtowns, Main StreetsTo give them a boost, end policies that codify car worship17 min read·Jun 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?8 min read·Apr 12, 2021----
Amy DainThe Character of Boston’s SuburbsThis story appeared in WBUR’s Cognoscenti.5 min read·Aug 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.3 min read·Jan 29, 2020----
Amy DainMoving on from car-as-king development, and going retro with parking[This story also appears in CommonWealth Magazine.]5 min read·Nov 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…5 min read·Nov 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…14 min read·Nov 13, 2019----
Amy DainGhosts, swings, and zoning[This story also appears on Commonwealth Magazine: https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/zoning-the-good-and-the-bad/]5 min read·Nov 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…4 min read·Oct 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…4 min read·Oct 6, 2019----
