The City has proposed new Squares + Streets (S+S) zoning for Roslindale! How will it affect housing, amenities, affordability, and displacement? In March, WalkUP Roslindale and Rozzidents For More Rozzidents hosted an expert panel to discuss. See key highlights below or watch the full recording here.

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Balancing Zoning Flexibility & Community Input

Boston City Planner Abdul Zachariah discusses how the new zoning grants greater flexibility to property owners interested in redevelopment, but it is also sensitive to neighborhood character and community input.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnuyECYkv5k&list=PL4sfSMaPTF3md9RFWJ7yHeU5jRYw1-0VN&index=1

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Roslindale Housing Growth Projection

Eric Ouyang, CEO of Perci PBC, shares a projection of housing growth in Roslindale based on assumptions of which parcels are more likely to be redeveloped under the new zoning.

See also: Perci PBC's interactive housing projections tool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz9wcnxFhrA&list=PL4sfSMaPTF3md9RFWJ7yHeU5jRYw1-0VN&index=3

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New Zoning Makes Building Affordable Housing Easier

MAPC Director of Land Use Andrea Harris-Long and Boston City Councilor Enrique Pepén discuss how the new zoning flexibility and faster approval for projects means lower costs, making it easier for affordable housing developers to succeed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U8fZxgdLXI&list=PL4sfSMaPTF3md9RFWJ7yHeU5jRYw1-0VN&index=5

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Housing Types For Different Life Stages

Should we require developers to build more family-sized housing? Insights from MAPC Director of Land Use Planning Andrea Harris-Long, Boston City Councilor Enrique Pepén, and Perci CEO Eric Ouyang.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uulWmrSJ-A&list=PL4sfSMaPTF3md9RFWJ7yHeU5jRYw1-0VN&index=8

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Community Interest in Upzoning

Boston City Councilor Enrique Pepén shares what he's been hearing from community members interested in the new zoning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTJK3Po3S8Q&list=PL4sfSMaPTF3md9RFWJ7yHeU5jRYw1-0VN&index=2

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Addressing Displacement

Our panelists discuss the risk of displacement today, as well as what tenants and businesses may encounter under new zoning. They also tackle different strategies for addressing it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zhGmYhAg40&list=PL4sfSMaPTF3md9RFWJ7yHeU5jRYw1-0VN&index=4

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Tax Revenue Impact of New Development

Perci PBC CEO Eric Ouyang and Cambridge City Councilor Burhan Azeem describe the impacts that new development can have on local property tax revenue.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-eCmFWnf54&list=PL4sfSMaPTF3md9RFWJ7yHeU5jRYw1-0VN&index=6

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Removing Parking Minimums in Rozzie & Cambridge

Boston City Planner Abdul Zachariah and Cambridge City Councilor Burhan Azeem talk about the implications of allowing developers the flexibility to determine how much on-site parking to build.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39Xy_wiKbys&list=PL4sfSMaPTF3md9RFWJ7yHeU5jRYw1-0VN&index=7

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Public comment is open through April 5, and we want to show strong support from our neighbors!

Here’s how to make your voice heard: