[Massplanners] Reminder MBTA Communities: Important deadlines

[Kluchman, Chris (OCD)]

Good afternoon MassPlanners -

This email is a reminder for the 175 MBTA Communities as identified in the new Section 3A in MGL c40A.  You can learn more about the MBTA Communities legislation and draft guidelines at: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/multi-family-zoning-requirement-for-mbta-communities. You can access the draft guidelines, recording of a webinar about the draft guidelines, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and more at this website.  Please note that the FAQs will be updated from time to time.

March 31, 2022 is the DEADLINE for Public Comments on the Draft Guidelines that are posted at the above website link.  Please use the online Public Comment form which is available here<https://www.mass.gov/forms/submit-public-written-comment-on-draft-guidelines-for-multi-family-zoning-requirement-for-mbta-communities>.

May 2, 2022 is the DEADLINE to submit the MBTA Community Information Form which is available here<https://www.mass.gov/forms/mbta-community-information-form>.  To remain eligible for MassWorks and Housing Choice grant programs in the current grant round (FY 2023) MBTA Communities must comply with requirements in the "How to Comply in 2022" document posted on the website and fill out the online form no later than May 2, 2022.

I'd like to introduce the new MBTA Community Coordinator, Nathan Carlucci, who started this week and who can be reached at Nathan.carlucci at mass.gov<mailto:Nathan.carlucci at mass.gov> .  Please copy him on questions related to MBTA Communities matters.

Best, Chris

Chris Kluchman, FAICP
she/her/hers
Deputy Director, Community Services Division
Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA  02114
chris.kluchman at mass.gov<mailto:chris.kluchman at mass.gov>

Please note:  DHCD staff are working remotely, I check email frequently and will respond as soon as possible.

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