BOSTON—Whatever: "While by no means cheap, the capital of Massachusetts is the most affordable East Coast city on our list. The distinction is thanks in large part to housing costs that are at least tolerable compared with real estate in Washington, D.C., and New York." [Kiplinger]
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FENWAY—Construction on the five-building, $450M, solar-powered Fenway Center could get started this fall: "The Massachusetts State Appeals Court has agreed to an expedited hearing on September 7 to settle a suit against John Rosenthal, president of Meredith Management and the city of Boston." [Biz Journal]