Bostonians have always treasured their harbor for commerce and recreation but in recent years city leaders and residents have worried about the effects rising sea levels will have on waterfront property. Late last year the city issued a report with recommendations for the neighborhoods most at risk, Charlestown and East Boston.
https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/climatereadyeastbostoncharlestown_finalreport_web.pdf
Social Law Resources on land use and zoning include:
Massachusetts Zoning Manual http://encore.socialaw.com/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1144980
Boston Zoning: A Lawyer’s Handbook http://encore.socialaw.com/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1144975