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Boston GlobeWednesday, 27 May 2026

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Loved or hated, DiZoglio is in the game now

Hailed for Legislature fight while accused of playing politics, she’s made her own base

How they framed it

The paper adopts an architectural and urban planning critique, balancing the necessity of the renovation against concerns regarding its current aesthetic and functional utility.

Context

The renovation of one of Boston's most prominent public spaces has reached completion, prompting local debate over its design choices and intended use.

Striking phrase

ocean of concrete feels empty

harderlooknewCopleySquare
Editorial Stance
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Locally focused civic scrutiny
Toneanalytical and civically minded
Reader emotioncuriosity
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Taking a harder look at the new Copley Square

The redesign was needed, but the ocean of concrete feels empty, particularly when nothing’s going on. That will come.

Murray Whyte
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A discount for Cup fans — but not here

NYC mayor brokers deal for 1,000 cheaper tickets

Compares ticket pricing and local government negotiation success between New York and Boston for the upcoming World Cup.

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Red flags tell the story when a small college is doomed

Every college's story is unique — until it closes.

Analyzes the systemic indicators and regulatory environment preceding small college closures in the region.

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