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City of Boston and Northeastern University Announce New Five-Year PILOT Agreement and New Ten-Year Institutional Master Plan, which include Historic Commitments on Housing and Community Benefits

Boston and Northeastern University announced a new Institutional Master Plan and Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes agreement, committing over $62 million in community benefits and housing initiatives over the next decade. The plan includes a $10 million investment in housing stabilization and aims to reduce off-campus student housing demand while adding 1,000 new student beds.

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Veterans' Heritage Grant Digitizing Boston's Hero Squares

The City of Boston Archives received full funding for a project to digitize official documentation related to "Hero Squares" honoring veterans. Graduate student Aurora Daniel, a U.S. Army veteran, worked on the project to preserve the history of these memorials dedicated to service members killed in action. The initiative highlights the importance of recognizing veterans' contributions and the historical context of Boston's neighborhoods.

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Boston Named Winner of the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Climate Award at COP30 Leaders Forum

Boston won the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Climate Award for its Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) and Equitable Emissions Investment Fund. The city was recognized at the COP30 Local Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro for its effective local climate policies. Mayor Michelle Wu emphasized the importance of community-based solutions in addressing climate change.