Art & Cultural Events List

The city has released a draft of its new zoning, which includes changes that will effect arts development. See the press release below and a link to the city site for the full draft of the ordinance.

There will be a series of public meetings to review and comment the first one coming up next week.

The Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development will hold an information session on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Somerville Armory, 191 Highland Ave., which will include a presentation followed by an opportunity to review the code and map and discuss them with city staff.

I hope you can attend and engage in the process over the next couple of months.

Greg


From: Denise Taylor
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 3:27 PM
To: Denise Taylor
Subject: SOMERVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUDES AGGRESSIVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS; ZONES FOR ARTS/MAKER ECONOMY

Please see the release below (also attached) and contact Denise Taylor with any questions at (o) 617-625-6600 x2103, (c) 857-523-9905 or dtaylor@somervillema.gov.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 14, 2015

PROPOSED SOMERVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUDES AMBITIOUS INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIREMENTS; ZONES TO SUPPORT ARTS/MAKER ECONOMY

Modernized, customer-friendly code developed via community process makes zoning more predictable and fair for residents and developers; Public asked to comment on draft ordinance online and at meetings.