Framingham MBTA Communities Act Plan Public Hearing Scheduled
FRAMINGHAM, MA — A public hearing is on the schedule to discuss the city's MBTA Communities Act plan.The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the city's plan to adhere to the MBTA Communities Act on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.The MBTA Communities law has been controversial since before it was added to the books. The law affects 177 cities and towns between Boston and Worcester, and requires each one to create new zones where multifamily housing would be allowed. The law does not require the construction of new homes.Framingham is a Commuter Rail community under the policy, meaning the city must allow multi-family housing in a zone that is at least 50 acres, provides a density of at least 15 units per acre and provides units suitable for families, according to city documents.The city's zoning map is focused on the Waverly Street area of the city, centering it around the MBTA station and the area's industrial sites and parking lots that can be "more easily developed into housing."This would also, hypothetically, allow the city to develop the units without having to alter historic buildings in the city.More than 50 towns have approved zoning plans this spring, including Acton, Medfield and Lincoln. Some towns have resisted the law, however.Milton is the most famous case, with state officials revoking grants and suing the town after voters overturned a zoning plan earlier this year. Marblehead rejected a proposed zoning plan this week at a heated Town Meeting.Massachusetts Law requires a public hearing and a vote by the Planning Board, as well as public hearing and a vote by the 11-member City Council.Documents related to Framingham's MBTA Communities planning process can be found at the link here.The article Framingham MBTA Communities Act Plan Public Hearing Scheduled appeared first on Framingham, MA Patch.
Welcome to Billionaire Club Co LLC, your gateway to a brand-new social media experience! Sign up today and dive into over 10,000 fresh daily articles and videos curated just for your enjoyment. Enjoy the ad free experience, unlimited content interactions, and get that coveted blue check verification—all for just $1 a month!
Account Frozen
Your account is frozen. You can still view content but cannot interact with it.
Please go to your settings to update your account status.
Open Profile Settings