Roundup: MBTA Communities Zoning from Concept to Reality
A proposal to increased the allowed density and pave the way for a new multifamily development will be discussed this week before advancing to Town Meeting.
The Planning Board meeting for September 18, where they were scheduled to discuss a new housing development for the MBTA Communities multifamily zoning overlay, was canceled, but the proposal to increase the maximum density and height allowed in a portion of the new overlay is expected to advance to September Town Meeting. Monday evening, September 22, the Select Board and Land Use Committee will be discussing this project, as will the Planning Board on September 25.
The MBTA Communities conversation is ongoing and began several years ago. Here's a quick snapshot of coverage of this contentious issue over time from the Buzz and our content partner, CommonWealth Beacon.
MBTA Communities Legislation Requires Multifamily Zoning, Not New Construction
Planning Board Split on MBTA Communities Zoning
Planning Department Eager to Move On from MBTA Communities
MBTA Communities law is not an unfunded mandate, judge rules
Burlington Select Board Weighs First MBTA Communities Housing Proposal
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