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City to Host Public Meetings to Discuss Zoning Overhaul Process

City to Host Public Meetings to Discuss Zoning Overhaul Process

Join the OSPCD Planning Division for the next step in the Somerville Zoning Overhaul process.

Each of these meetings will discuss the ideas presented last year in the new zoning ordinance, respond to comments provided in the public review process, and propose changes to the ordinance based upon this feedback.

Public Space

 

  • Monday, November 23, 2015 at 6:30 pm
  • At: West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder House Blvd
  • Topics: Green spaces, civic spaces, useable open space, pervious area

 

Arts & Creative Economy

 

  • Monday, December 7, 2015 at 6:30 pm
  • At: Visiting Nurse Association Community Room, 259 Lowell Street
  • Topics: Maker spaces, fabrication district, work/live lofts, creative space requirements

 

Attainable Housing

 

  • Monday, January 11, 2016 at 6:30 pm
  • At: Visiting Nurse Association Community Room, 259 Lowell Street
  • Topics: Inclusionary zoning, linkage, development bonuses

 

Residential Neighborhoods

 

  • Monday, January 25, 2016 at 6:30 pm
  • At: Visiting Nurse Association Community Room, 259 Lowell Street
  • Topics: Conserving neighborhoods, building types, lot dimensions

 

Mobility

 

  • Monday, February 8, 2016 at 6:30 pm
  • At: Visiting Nurse Association Community Room, 259 Lowell Street
  • Topics: Parking requirements, bike parking, mobility management program

 

Economic Development

 

  • Monday, February 22, 2016 at 6:30 pm
  • At: Visiting Nurse Association Community Room, 259 Lowell Street
  • Topics: Commercial development, job creation

 

Process

 

  • Monday, March 7, 2016 at 6:30 pm
  • At: Visiting Nurse Association Community Room, 259 Lowell Street
  • Topics: Special permits, design review, neighborhood meetings, board process

 

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