Boston Building Resources

Empty apartments across Massachusetts could be key to solving housing crisis It’s usually a lot cheaper to put vacant housing units back on the market than to build new ones.

Fixing up abandoned and neglected housing units could be an important part of solving the housing crisis. Affordable, salvaged building materials could be an important resource.
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The Mass Dept of Environmental Protection is hiring a Regional Planner for their waste reduction team: massanf.taleo.net/careersectio...

Tool belt with text superimposed: Workshop Just Added, Working with a Contractor, February 22 & March 1

Our Working with a Contractor workshop missed the printed schedule, but you shouldn't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to best choose and work with a home improvement contractor to make your project a success. Sign up at www.eventbrite.com/e/1130905572...

Text message demanding you pay an alleged $4.35 Boston 'parking invoice'

Hot new #Boston scam drops; no, the city isn't demanding you pay a $4.35 'parking invoice'
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Happy New Year! We're taking our annual inventory and will open at noon today.

A donation of 30+ sit-stand desks has just arrived at the BBR Reuse Center. These Uplift and Herman Miller desks retail for $1,000+ each. Our price $225/$150 each. Open until 4:30 today and tomorrow! #bargainhunt #desks

Massachusetts wants to revolutionize its waste stream. Sweden has some answers. - The Boston Globe A handful of strategies used in Stockholm and across Europe could be adapted to Massachusetts, experts say, if the state is serious about being a national leader on waste reduction.

Amazing work being done in Sweden, making reuse and repair a part of the norm. @bostonglobe.bsky.social #reuse #repair #dontthrowitaway
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Support the Reuse Center at BBR Keep good-quality materials out of the landfill

BBR's work speaks to two of our greatest challenges: affordable housing and climate justice. Please make a contribution to keep us going & growing!
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Could public land help alleviate Boston's housing crisis? A new report suggests so The Boston Foundation released its annual Greater Boston Housing Report Card on Tuesday, pointing at one potential solution to the region's housing crisis: undeveloped public land.

he Boston Foundation released its annual Greater Boston Housing Report Card this morning. The data, compiled by the foundation’s think tank Boston Indicators, gives insight into a number of housing market factors — from rent and home sale prices to rates of housing instability:

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Last Saturday's Tiling workshop was a hands-down great experience. Our December 7 class still has some space available. Learn how to lay out, cut, and grout for your next home project. Register via www.eventbrite.com/e/9964548322...

A fresh coat for a fresh account! Wood floor in the co-op building getting refinished today.