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2 issues in zoning with high priority
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St. Lawrence Church zoning agreement changes (76 Congress Street)
A small nonprofit has spent 16 years trying to build a mid-sized theater on Congress Street, and the zoning clock was about to run out. The board kept the project alive but insisted on a ten-year deadline, balancing neighborhood frustration over the fenced-off corner against strong artist support.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026
HighZoning↑Rising
Inclusionary zoning recalibration
The final IZ study shows the 25% mandate converts far fewer projects than the old 10% rule, but construction and land costs matter more. Councilors rejected a quick repeal and a new task force, opting for public workshops — with tax abatements for affordable units and the fee-in-lieu on the table.
4 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 6, 2026