GBREB Public Statement:  Proposed Boston Gas Ban

On August 16, 2022, Greg Vasil, CEO of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, issued the following statement in response to Mayor Wu's move to seek to ban fossil fuels in the construction of new buildings in Boston: 

“While we share and admire Mayor Wu’s dedication to combatting climate change, we are deeply concerned by fully banning fossil fuels from new construction and the negative impacts such a blunt change will have on the critical need for housing production. Construction costs are already too high due to inflation and national supply chain challenges. Banning fossil fuels in new developments will only increase costs further. This ban would be especially problematic in a city like Boston, which produces huge levels of housing and is an economic engine for all development. Housing production is key to overcoming our state’s housing crisis. Instead of taking part in the state’s pilot program to ban fossil fuels in new developments, we believe the city and state should await the results of the pilot program before considering if and how Boston may implement this ban.”

Community of Excellence Awards
The Community of Excellence Awards recognize excellence in a range of multifamily property styles, sizes and ages and celebrate the best in property management, based on service to residents, to the community, financial performance. 

• Affordable Community of the Year
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• Small Community of the Year (Under 150 Units)
• Large Community of the Year (150+ Units)
• New Construction Community of the Year (Small) (Under 150 Units, built within past 2 years)
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• Sustainable Living Innovation Award
• Renovated Community of the Year - New Category 2022
  
  

• Apartment Maintenance Technician of the Year 
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• Rising Star of the Year
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• Independent Rental Owner of the Year
• Portfolio Manager or Supervisor

Company of the Year Awards
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• Leading Organization in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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