On Thursday, May 10 from 6:30-8pm in the Druker Auditorium of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton), please join the next public forum sponsored by the City of Newton on Zoning Redesign, ‘A New (Draft) Zoning Map for … Read More
Category Archives: Urban Development
Zoning identifies the process by which a new building, addition, or change of use is reviewed and a decision made. Residents and businesses want land use and development review processes that clearly identify the City’s expectations, that lay out the steps … Read More
Changing the Climate: How Public Health, Cities, and the Media Can Advance Climate Solutions Friday, April 20 8am–4:30pm (doors open at 7:30am) Hiebert Lounge 72 East Concord Street Boston Click Here for More Information or to Register Services for Deaf and … Read More
Newton has almost 600 unrepaired gas leaks from the pipelines under our streets. This gas is methane, a potent heat-trapping greenhouse gas. It can be explosive, kills our trees and contributes to air pollution. Most of our gas is “fracked … Read More
Climate activists and students are invited to attend an important conference about the intersection of climate action and environmental action and a path to more effective responses in our communities: Revitalizing Ecosystems in Greater Boston to Survive Climate Change … Read More
On Tuesday, April 4 at 7pm, Newton’s Conservation Commission will meet at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton) in Room 211 to review a request by a proposed developer, who is asking permission to remove, dredge or alter a pond on a 11.5 … Read More
Join the City of Newton in their latest in a series of presentations on redesigning the zoning code, ‘Building Shape, Size, and Form in Neighborhoods and Village Centers‘ on Thursday, March 15 from 6:30-8pm in the Druker Auditorium of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). The … Read More
As part of a commitment to address our region’s transportation needs, join the Newton Needham Regional Chamber on Friday, March 9 from 8:30-10am to hear about two significant changes to the ways people are — or will be — moving throughout our … Read More
Newton has adopted strong guidelines to help the City build sustainable, energy-efficient municipal facilities. The guidelines apply to every new City construction project, and are written to guide the City’s Designer Selection Committee, the Design Review Committee, Public Buildings staff, … Read More
The Newton-Needham Regional Chamber is assisting the 128 Business Council on an initiative to improve transportation improvements directly benefiting Newton and Needham residents, businesses, employees and customers. As a first step, we need a thorough understanding of how drivers, riders, bikers, … Read More
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