Category: Massachusetts
Somerville Redesigning Transit Around Street Car Roots
The city of Somerville, Massachusetts, is poised to be a leading example in the transformation of urban places. Only 15 percent of residents currently live within a half-mile of a train station. In a few years, that percentage will rise to 85 percent. F… more »
Planning a Boston Apartment Building Without Parking Space
A Boston architect wants to design a green development where tenants waive their rights to a dedicated parking space. The design includes many features that would not be feasible if it included space for parking, including private gardens for each unit,… more »
Governor, State Government Lay out Smart Growth Goals
The Providence Journal recently spotlighted the smart growth goals and accomplishments of Massachusetts state government. Highlights include a statewide Complete Streets initiative, a target of reducing greenhouse gases 80 percent by 2050, and zoning re… more »
Compact Neighborhoods Policy Announced by Massachusetts Governor
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has announced a new Compact Neighborhoods Policy, which will provide incentives for the development of multi-family housing near transit centers. State officials hope the program will spur the creation of 10,000 new… more »
Somerville Passes Urban Agriculture Ordinance
Somerville, Massachusetts, recently passed an Urban Agriculture Ordinance that establishes formal guidelines for urban farming and gardening, the keeping of chickens and bees, and other policies governing the growth and sale of agricultural products in… more »
Boston Bike Sharing Exceeds Projections
Boston’s bicycle-sharing system has eclipsed the 250,000 mark for total rides in the past six months, all without a serious accident. The bike-sharing program debuted last July, although the full complement of 61 stations and 610 bikes was not in place… more »
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