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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

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

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