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Paul McMorrow is an associate editor at CommonWealth magazine, where he writes about state politics and public policy. Prior to CommonWealth, he covered commercial real estate and development at Banker & Tradesman. He previously wrote about local politics for Boston magazine and Boston’s Weekly Dig. He is also a regular contributor to BeerAdvocate magazine. His work has been recognized by the City and Regional Magazine Association, the New England Press Association and the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies.
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A curveball at Fenway Center
By Paul McMorrow,
Fenway Center is an important project for the city that will pilot a new model for financing construction over the Massachusetts Turnpike. But a neighbor is moving to block the development.
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How to make South Boston a big draw for innovation
By Paul McMorrow,
When it comes to innovation, South Boston should not try to be Cambridge. Instead, it should market itself as a destination for mature companies that are graduating from Kendall Square.
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Massachusetts housing crisis continues
By Paul McMorrow,
Housing prices will skyrocket because the state hasn't come close to building the number of homes and apartments that residents need.
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Unwelcome sign for new families
By Paul McMorrow,
Last week, voters in Harvard and Ayer torpedoed an affordable housing development because building apartments for working people wasn’t in the towns’ self interest.