BACK BAY—The renovations to the Boston Public Library's main branch continue: "The second phase is a complete renovation of the Johnson Building's first floor and mezzanine, along with most of the concourse level and the Rabb Lecture Hall. Select areas of the second through sixth floors will also be renovated, and all elevators will be either modernized or replaced." [Biz Journal]
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BOSTON—Good if you can get it: "Apartments at the Ink Block and other high-end developments go for thousands of dollars a month — even the studios. But thanks to a city housing program, a lucky few can qualify to live large, at a much lower price. All they have to do is win a little-known city lottery." [Globe]