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City of Boston is advancing three companion regulatory efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for medium-sized and large buildings. Boston Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance BERDO 2.0 requires zero net carbon emissions by 2050 for existing buildings 20ksqft.
Medford's zoning revisions suggest the city will limit unrelated adults living together in family zones, tighter rules about family daycare businesses
On March 1, the Village of Lansing Board of Trustees held public hearings on several local laws. Approximately ten community members were in attendance. There was supposed to be a public hearing on an amendment to change the lot dimensions and protect the greenspace at the Lansing Meadows project Planned Development Area (PDA). The subject of increasing the lot size and adding subdivisions has been a source of controversy over the past few months. Trustee Ronny Hardaway has continually expressed a desire for more greenspace, as originally planned in the PDA. Discussion on this topic was delay...
To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: The Boston Planning and Development Agency (“BPDA”) has approved an amendment to the Boston Zoning Code that would require developers of large residential projects to create inclusive housing opportunities. Developed in consultation with the City Council and endorsed unanimously by the Council prior to the BPDA’s vote, the zoning amendment will be considered by the Boston Zoning Commission in January, and is expected to be signed by Mayor Walsh. Once enacted, the zoning amendment will require proponents of residential projects...
On Dec. 7, The Village of Lansing Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the proposed changes to the Lansing Meadows project Planned Development Area (PDA). The purpose of the meeting was to vote on changing the PDA to allow for a smaller lot size and allow zero clearance between lot lines. There were mixed reactions on the proposed changes among both community and board members. Ultimately, a final decision was postponed to the next meeting on Dec. 21, in order to include a vote on the number of subdivisions that would be allowed on the property. Currently, 18 units are permitted but...