http://www.boston.com/news/local/mas..._built/?page=1

Read this very interesting article in "The Boston Globe". Perhaps it is the opposite problem over there -- a Mayor who coordinates everything, and operates the city as his private fortress. However, when you look at these development stats mentioned in the article -- triple the development per square feet of NYC and 6 times as much as LA!

Seems like Boston has learned how to grease the wheels, possibly have corruption/conflict of interest and have a successful and booming city. Wish we could do that!