Mayor Michelle Wu is spearheading an initiative to create 1,000 new housing units in Boston by 2026, utilizing various projects, including the adaptive reuse of historic buildings. The federally-owned Easton Building, located across from the Old State House, has the potential to be converted into apartments or office spaces. Wu's incentive program for office-to-residential conversions has already fostered 15 proposals to repurpose vacant office space, aiming to ultimately contribute to the city’s growing housing supply and meeting historical preservation values.
The Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has set an ambitious goal of creating 1,000 new housing units by 2026, focusing on adaptive reuse and revitalization.
The Easton Building, owned by the National Park Service, is being considered for an innovative range of uses, including residential apartments to address housing shortages.
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