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MAPC Statement on Supreme Judicial Court 3A Ruling

MAPC Statement on Supreme Judicial Court 3A Ruling Jan. 8, 2025 – “We enthusiastically welcome the Supreme Judicial Court’s decision today to uphold the MBTA Communities Act and require the […]

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Right-Sizing Parking: A Key to Unlocking Housing Opportunity Under MBTA Communities

Right-Sizing Parking: A Key to Unlocking Housing Opportunity Under MBTA Communities By Adi Nochur, Senior Transportation Planner December 16, 2024 – “After adopting multifamily zoning districts under Section 3A, what transit, […]

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MBTA Communities Multifamily Zoning: MAPC’s Recommendations

In January 2021, the Massachusetts Legislature adopted an Economic Development Bond Bill (H.5250) that made long-overdue changes to the state’s Zoning Act. The “Housing Choices” sections of the bill made […]

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*NEW* Guidance on By-Right Multifamily Zoning in MBTA Communities

Guidance for MBTA Communities on By-Right Multifamily Zoning The recently-passed Economic Development Bond Bill included a number of provisions relating to Housing Choices. One topic that has been the subject […]

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