Housing a popular topic
Town residents will have a chance to do a hands-on review of the town’s initial land use plans in connection with the MBTA Communities Law when the Housing Needham Working Group (HONE) meets Nov. 9 from 7-9 p.m. at Town Hall.
This will be the first of three community workshops where the town’s approach to multifamily zoning will be discussed. It will be held in person in Powers Hall and via Zoom. The goal of the workshop is for residents to learn about multifamily zoning, review the town’s zoning plan options and provide their input.
A brief presentation will be followed by interactive exercises. HONE committee members and town staff will be stationed at separate tables to discuss the districts being considered for zoning changes along the Highland Avenue and Chestnut Street corridors. Residents will be asked for feedback on factors such as height, density and lot coverage, as well as preferences for mixed-use versus stand-alone housing.
Pre-registration is required to receive a Zoom link. No registration is required to attend in person. Two additional community workshops will be held on Jan. 18 and March 7, 2024.
The Needham Housing Coalition, an ad hoc citizen group, also will host a discussion of upcoming housing issues today from 3-5 p.m. at the Center at the Heights.
To hear Needham podcasters Aaron Pressman and Doug Fox discuss Needham’s options for changing its zoning laws to satisfy the requirements of the MBTA Communities Act, listen to their lively repartee at their Needham Say More series on Spotify.
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