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Pardon me while I use this post to brag. Last month Forbes Magazine published a report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, which shared their analysis of 25 cities’ competitiveness to identify which American cities are most ready for the digital revolution they expect will transform every industry, from robotics to healthcare in the coming years.

According to their findings the odds on favorite, San Francisco, has become “too cutthroat to inspire success.” Boston was identified as the U.S. city best placed to capitalize on the shift to a digital economy.  A worsening quality of life pushed tech-centered San Francisco Bay Area into second place.

The analysis, “Innovation That Matters 2016,” ranked cities in six categories: talent; capital; industry specialization; culture, such as quality of life and regulation; and ties among entrepreneurs, universities, corporations, governments and others.

Curious to see where your city ranked? You can read the full article in Forbes here or you can read The Chambers report here.

Photo of Boston Common from Memorial Day 2015

In memory of all those who gave their lives for ours. Don’t disrespect their sacrifice by not participating in our democracy; volunteer, vote, get involved.

New Development: South Bay Town Center, 1,000,000 Sq Ft in Dorchester

Two large real estate developments in neighborhoods near the South End were given the green light last week by the Boston Redevelopment Authority.

The first development, South Bay Town Center, aims to give the South Bay Shopping Center a more residential feel. The project reminds me of the Avalon At Assembly Row development in Somerville. South Bay Shopping Center will include five 6-story buildings that will include one million square feet with 475 units of housing (62 reserved for affordable units), a 130-room hotel, 125,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, a cinema and two parking garages for approximately 1,100 vehicles. Work on the large project will take place in three phases and is expected to be completed by mid 2018.

New Seaport Residential Development

One of the largest developments to date in the Seaport was also approved last week. The newly approved project in Seaport Square will have 735 condos and apartments over 3.5 acres, plus 125,000 square feet of retail and 300,000 square feet of underground parking. Current plans show one tower with 275 condos, another with 180 condos, and a third with 280 apartments (or condos, depending on the market).

The project proposal also includes a pedestrian mall called Atrium Lane and a central plaza called Harbor Square. I’m curious to see how this project takes shape and if any affordable units will be included in this (my least favorite) downtown neighborhood in Boston.

Cyndi Lauper and Boy George perform at Wang Theatre Saturday, May 21

What to do this week: May 16th – May 22nd 

Opus Affair are celebrating their 8th anniversary at their monthly social from 6-9PM at The Hawthorne in Boston

Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8pm) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston

Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston

November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30 AM every Wednesday in Boston

Out to Climb is hosting a LGBT takeover of rock climbing at Brooklyn Boulders starting at 6:30PM on Wednesday, May 18 in Somerville 

The Fellows monthly social for 30- & 40-somethings is at Highball Lounge near Park St T from 7 – 9:30PM on Wednesday, May 18 in Boston

ICA Boston every Thursday from 5PM – 9PM admission is free to the public.

Boyfriends is a monthly gay party held the third Friday of every month at the Milky Way Lounge in JP takes place this month on Friday, May 20 in Boston

Therapy GLOW party 18+ from 11:55PM to 5:00 AM starting on Friday, May 20 in Providence

Cyndi Lauper & Boy George will be performing at the Wang Theatre starting at 7:30 on Saturday, May 21 in Boston

Lucky 13 Amateur Burlesque 13 contestants perform solo burlesque acts for a cash prize on Saturday, May 21 in Boston

Opening weekend for Lawn On D has plenty planned including a Sunday night showing of Fever Pitch in Boston

South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market return separately in the South End every Sunday from 10am – 4pm in Boston

Back 2 Basics Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 5PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston

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