Striving for Transformation in our Energy Sector
As part of Barr’s strategic planning, Mariella Puerto shares the trends informing how our Clean Energy program can best accelerate climate action in the region.
Embracing Opportunities for Smarter Travel, Smarter Places
In this contribution to our series on strategic planning, Mary Skelton Roberts discusses key trends giving shape to Barr’s strategy to reduce transportation emissions.
A Transportation Plan that Began With a Question
Alice Brown, project manager for Go Boston 2030, talks about the innovative ways the City has engaged thousands of Bostonians in a new conversation about the future of how people get around.
Dear 2015 Boston — A Dispatch From Your Future
I’ve been given the unique opportunity to write you a letter from your future city—Boston in the year 2050, to be exact.
New Reports Offer Primer for Clean Energy Future
Amy Longsworth, director of the Boston Green Ribbon Commission, introduces a new series of reports to inform critical debates about the path to a cleaner, more reliable, more affordable energy future for our region.
Pope Rallies Mayors to Lead on Climate Change
Following his new Encyclical on the urgency for action on climate, and with global talks on the horizon, Pope Francis gathered leaders from cities that are already taking up the challenge.
Northeast Energy Program Lifting Economies and Lowering Emissions
New report shows states participating in most recent phase of regional carbon cap-and-trade are experiencing significant economic benefits while dramatically reducing emissions.
1970s Zoning Calling Your Shots? Not This Boston Suburb
By huge margins, Winchester just voted to change the antiquated zoning laws many Massachusetts towns assume are untouchable.
Bus Rapid Transit May Put “Transit Excellence” in Reach
With our quality of life, economy, and climate all on the line, BRT deserves a closer look.
For Second Time, Boston Named Nation’s Most Energy-Efficient City
ACEEE Scorecard spotlights innovative ways cities are saving energy.