The Boston City Council approved rezoning of the Bulfinch Triangle area adjacent to the West End to encourage residential development. The changes are expected to spur housing construction near North Station and add density to an area long dominated by commercial and transit infrastructure.
Housing advocates hailed the decision as a step toward addressing Boston's shortage of affordable units, though some West End residents expressed concerns about increased traffic and strain on neighborhood services. City planners say the rezoning aligns with broader goals to create more housing near transit hubs.