MBTA Communities Act

The Sisitsky Administration unveiled its plan to comply with the MBTA Communities Act, a state law focused on tackling the state's housing crisis. Under the law, Framingham is required to map zoning for the construction of 4,355 units by-right.

What are your thoughts on the plan? Share them below. I will share the results in a future issue.

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* 1. Do you believe Framingham should do its part in tackling the housing crisis in Massachusetts?

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* 2. Overall, do you think the City of Framingham is doing enough to address the housing crisis?

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* 3. What is your general opinion of the Mayor's proposed plan for complying with the MBTA Communities Act?

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* 4. Do you feel the Mayor’s plan adequately addresses the housing needs in Framingham?

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* 5. What is your biggest concern about the Mayor's plan and the MBTA Communities Act?

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* 6. Are you worried that the Mayor’s plan will increase gentrification or displacement of current residents?

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* 7. The Sisitsky Plan puts by right zoning - meaning no special permits, approvals or waiver will be required for a development - Downtown on Waverly Street, 9/90, Speen Street, Shoppers World, Saxonville, and Nobscot.

How do you favorably rank each of these locations?

  More units Neutral Fewer units No units
Waverly Street - 2100 units
9/90 - 452 units
Speen Street - 420 units
Shoppers World
Saxonville - 162 units
Nobscot - 972 units

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* 8. Some communities are challenging this law in the court. What actions do you think the Sisitsky Administration should take?

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* 9. What additional thoughts do you have about the Sisitsky Plan, housing and the MBTA Communities Act?

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* 10. How long have you lived in Framingham?

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* 11. What district do you live in?

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* 12. Name

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* 13. Email

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