Howard Simpson, known for his engineering expertise in structural mechanics, died Jan. 23 at age 97. He was the last surviving founder of multidisciplinary consulting engineer Simpson Gumpertz & Heger.
A $125-million segment of the eventual $500-million urban project requires full-scale dredging and capping of one site area and restoration of another.
Mayor Marty Walsh (D) announced on Jan. 7 an unprecedented investment over five years for affordable housing, including a new business and foundation investment fund.