Urban Boundaries And Money

"The precise location of municipal boundaries was not a matter of concern when the land in question was used for railroads or other industrial purposes. But the parcels today are prized real estate, as developers look to build on so-called ''infill'' sites close to Boston, rather than out in the suburbs or the countryside.... Now planners need to know in which city every town house, store, or office building is officially located. And officials in the three cities are well aware of the money that is at stake."

Thanks to Anthony Flint