Somerville to Host Public Meetings to Discuss Zoning Overhaul Process

The OSPCD Planning Division will hold a series of public meetings to discuss 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

• Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 6:30 pm
• At: West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder House Blvd
• 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