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- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/14/24
- 03/15/2024
- 394 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston Planning and Development Board recently convened to tackle various development projects and zoning initiatives poised to transform the city’s landscape. Among the most consequential topics was the squares and streets Citywide Planning and Zoning initiative, a comprehensive reform that aims to expand housing options, support small businesses, and improve the co-benefits of development in mixed-use areas of the city. The initiative, which seeks to update zoning options to support squares and streets areas, underscores the city’s dedication to anti-displacement policies, affordable housing, and climate resilience.
- FL
- Orange County
- 3/11/24
- 03/11/2024
- 309 Minutes
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Overview: In an effort to shape the future of downtown Orlando, the City Council approved the acquisition of four downtown properties. The approval comes amid discussions on the importance of investing in public spaces and mixed-income housing to create a more family-friendly downtown area. The properties’ potential redevelopment opportunities include activating vacant buildings for residential, office, and commercial use, and establishing new public spaces and parks. This move has garnered support from community members and former Mayor Bill Frederick, who emphasized the unanimous backing from all living mayors for the initiative.
- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 3/5/24
- 03/06/2024
- 127 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent assembly, the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners addressed a series of issues affecting the community, ranging from public housing conditions to capital improvement projects. One notable matter involved a resolution urging the Atlantic City Housing Authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address severe living conditions faced by residents of Stanley Homes Village. The resolution was spurred by reports of residents living without heat, encountering busted pipes, and enduring other deplorable conditions. The board’s discussion highlighted the urgency of federal intervention and the potential appointment of an interim executive director by HUD to manage the crisis.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 2/26/24
- 02/26/2024
- 129 Minutes
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Overview: The Princeton Council meeting on February 26, 2024, delved into various issues, the most significant of which included Princeton University’s voluntary contribution and the ongoing discussions regarding the construction impact of the Graduate Hotel on Chamber Street. The university, represented by President Chris Eisgruber, pledged a $50 million contribution to the town over five years and expressed a willingness to explore opportunities to address housing needs for its staff. The discussions around the Graduate Hotel centered on the extension request for maintaining a work zone, which sparked debate amongst council members due to concerns over community impact and local business disruptions.
- NJ
- Union County
- 2/12/24
- 02/12/2024
- 90 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Plainfield City Council meeting, members approved the ordinance MC 2024-5, which amends land use for cannabis-related businesses, and discussed critical public safety initiatives, including the Safe Routes to School project and the Wong Pump Station oversight. Additionally, resolutions honoring Black History Month and addressing public housing safety concerns were passed.
