BonesIIX t1_j6o4pf5 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Reply to comment by 3720-To-One in High Density Housing Development Near South Shore Plaza Receives Pushback by amos106

Eh, it's not really singularly NIMBYs, as much as that's a convenient Boogeyman. Boston has had an insane growth/interest since the growth of software, biotech industries, and the complete beautification of the city with the completion of the Big Dig in 2008. Software industry didn't really become a thing in Boston until the mid aughts as well.

It's much easier to say "boo NIMBYS", sure but it's a much more complicated mix of factors that are less than 2 decades in the making.

ik1nky t1_j6ob0qc wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:13 PM

Boston's population growth isn't particularly notable. 8.5% population growth over a decade compared to some southern cities growing 20-30%. We would probably see similar numbers if we actually built enough housing, but we're not even close.