An Act encouraging smart growth and starter home zoning adoption
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to promote ‘smart growth’ and encourage Massachusetts cities and towns to allow the construction of ‘starter homes’ through zoning changes. It seeks to increase the availability of more affordable housing options by modifying zoning regulations to permit a wider variety of housing types and densities. The bill encourages municipalities to adopt zoning practices that support compact, mixed-use development and prioritize affordable housing opportunities. This legislation builds upon previous efforts to address housing affordability challenges in the state.
Key provisions
- Encourages municipalities to adopt smart growth principles.
- Promotes the creation of starter home zoning districts.
- Aims to increase housing density in appropriate areas.
- Supports mixed-use development patterns.
- Facilitates the development of more affordable housing options.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts cities and towns
- Homebuyers
- Developers
- Housing advocates
- Local zoning boards
Notable changes
- Modifies zoning regulations to allow for greater housing diversity.
- Potentially impacts Chapter 40R, a state program focused on affordable housing.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
David T. Vieira
Cosponsor
David T. Vieira
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