Many people choose to spend their entire lives in Boston, some even within the same neighborhood. And with good reason! Boston was ranked 36th in the 2023 World’s Best Cities Report.
Beyond its tourist appeal, Boston is an extremely livable city. It ranks well in terms of infrastructure, education, nature, food, hotels, walkability, diversity, GDP, business prosperity, culture, arts, and entertainment.
Boston has been on an upwards trend for a long time. The city has been experiencing a development boom, with new apartments and condos being built all the time. While the pandemic took its toll on Boston, much like other cities, the area is on the path to an excellent recovery.
For example, previously overlooked neighborhoods like the South End, the Seaport, and Brighton are growing tremendously. With great access to shopping, restaurants, and amenities, people love living in their neighborhoods!
Furthermore, many development opportunities are opening up across the city as previous industrial sites decide to sell and move out of the city. Take the South Boston Electric Power Station as an example. These giant industrial lots are rich with opportunity to create new commercial and residential neighborhoods that did not previously exist while preserving some of the city’s history. Since Boston’s expansion is limited physically by the ocean, these open lots are extremely valuable assets for expansion.
Finally, Boston is fortunate to have a constant influx of professionals from colleges and universities and the medical community. As a result, the city has a supportive economic base and a business-forward ecosystem. This is great news for Boston’s future expansion and resiliency.
As long as our industry can continue supplying housing for the people who want to live here, the future is bright! We are optimistic and predict that Boston will continue in this direction of positive growth. While the rate of development may slow over time, Boston will only continue to be a great and exciting place to live for many years to come.