A slim majority said Senate Bill 79 would take away the city’s control over housing growth. Other council members said the city is failing to confront the crisis.
My state passed a similar bill over similar complaints. Every town served by MBTA regional transit needs to zone “as of right” higher density housing near transit. It covers half the state!
It did pass and there has been some new construction. However it’s just zoning, it’s a long term change. We’ll see over time whether it’s a success.
Certainly my town complained, but eventually complied. I believe we have our first six story apartment block near the train station from that mandate, opening soon!
Tracking back to LA: you can do it! There are examples!
My state passed a similar bill over similar complaints. Every town served by MBTA regional transit needs to zone “as of right” higher density housing near transit. It covers half the state!
It did pass and there has been some new construction. However it’s just zoning, it’s a long term change. We’ll see over time whether it’s a success.
Certainly my town complained, but eventually complied. I believe we have our first six story apartment block near the train station from that mandate, opening soon!
Tracking back to LA: you can do it! There are examples!