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Mass Construction Show
MC Rundown- EV Chargers on Boston Sidewalks, MBTA Communities Act
Mar 27, 2024
Exploring challenges of integrating EV chargers on Boston sidewalks, navigating energy compliance in affordable housing, and enhancing bike commuting in East Boston. Discussing complexities of urban infrastructure, zoning regulations for affordable housing, and the influence of energy classes on construction and design.
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- Newton creatively met MBTA Communities Act with two-and-a-half-story limit, impacting developers' economics.
- Affordability thresholds impact Newton's struggle with fossil fuel-free code and access to energy programs.
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Challenges in Implementing Multifamily Housing Near Public Transportation
Newton and other communities faced challenges in complying with the MBTA Communities Act, which requires zoning changes to promote multifamily housing near public transportation stops. Newton creatively met the rule by setting restrictions like a two-and-a-half-story limit that may not economically favor developers.
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